When rules engines outperform custom code
Platform Built for the Enterprise
Centralize business logic without creating bottlenecks. Gain the high performance, regulatory compliance, and integration flexibility that your architecture requires.
Higson is a part of the Gartner® Toolkit
Decision Management Suite Vendor Profiles.
Performance
Performance and Scalability
We designed Higson with enterprise scalability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction in mind. Our ultra-low memory consumption engine requires significantly less infrastructure than competitors while providing real-time processing, even with thousands of transactions per second.
Lower Infrastructure Costs
Even with large decision tables (1M+ rows), Higson 4.1 maintains memory consumption at 29.88 MB, representing a 47% reduction. This directly translates into lower infrastructure costs and greater scalability without the need for purchasing additional hardware.
Massive Throughput
Ensure compliance with the strictest SLA requirements. The full execution of logic, including over 100 tables and 40 functions, takes a mere 0.23 milliseconds. Higson easily handles large workloads, performing over 9,000 API calls per second.
Works with SQL Databases
Full support for SQL databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) for storing rule configurations.
Plarform
Integration and Flexibility
Seamlessly integrate Higson with existing systems (PAS, CRM). Our API (REST and Java) allows you to separate business logic from the code, reducing technical debt.
Rules Provisioning
Manage the rules lifecycle. Our snapshot mechanism allows you to export configurations to files, store them in a repository, and easily import them into other environments.
"Low-Code" Flexibility When You Need It
Higson is not just "no-code." In cases requiring highly complex logic, your team can extend the platform's capabilities using Groovy scripts without altering the main application.
Dev mode
A special mode to speed up development. Changes are immediately visible, bypassing the publishing phase.
Persistence Engine
An optional persistence engine based on context definition, implementing the ORM concept to manage read/write operations and accelerate Java application development.
Studio performance
Studio Performance Improvements in Higson 4.2
With the release of Higson 4.2, we have further optimized key areas of performance that directly impact business users. One of the most significant improvements is the speed of snapshot importing in Higson Studio.
Benchmark: Large Snapshot Importing
Below is the benchmark result for importing a large snapshot (B.3),
containing 1292 decision tables, 3.56M rows, and 1182 functions.
Key insight:
In Higson 4.2, importing a large snapshot is over 9 times faster than in 4.0, and nearly 3 times faster compared to 4.1For insurers with massive configurations, this means cutting the waiting time from tens of minutes down to just a few minutes.
Performance Evolution – Version Comparison
Every version of Higson brings optimizations in speed and memory efficiency.
ms - miliseconds
Tests were performed on a machine equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700H processor (2.9 GHz, 14 cores).
Tests were performed on a machine equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700H processor (2.9 GHz, 14 cores).
Speed
In decision-heavy environments, fast rule execution is essential for real-time responsiveness.This benchmark measures the average time Higson takes to execute a complex rule set (over 100 decision tables and 40 functions).
Benchmark Scenario – Rule Execution Time
- Calculations involved 103 decision tables and 43 functions
- Single-threaded execution
- Average result in Higson 4.1: 0.23 miliseconds per operation
Key insight:
Higson 4.1 delivers up to 4 premium calculations in under 1 millisecond, supporting real-time pricing.
Memory Consumption
In-memory rule storage can strain resources, especially at scale. This benchmark demonstrates how efficiently Higson handles large decision tables, minimizing RAM usage and maximizing scalability.
Benchmark Scenario – Common Decision Table Usage
- 2 decision tables, each with 3 conditions and 1 output
- Table 1: 1 million rows; Table 2: 100k rows
- Memory usage in Higson 4.1: 29.88 MB
Key insight:
This result shows a 47% memory reduction, enabling large-scale deployments without additional hardware.
Security
Security and Governance
Built for regulated industries. We provide full auditability and support for corporate standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Higson is CREST Certified
Higson has successfully completed rigorous penetration testing and maintained its international CREST security certification. This industry-standard validation provides our clients with absolute confidence that their data and mission-critical processes are protected according to the most stringent global standards.
SDLC Control
Full rule versioning supports CI/CD processes and enables secure change management in dynamic enterprise environments.
Team Profiles
Use Higson independently across multiple processes within the same organization. Create separate profiles so different teams can work without impacting other business segments.
Dynamic Data
Define what data (simple or complex structures) is needed for decision-making. Higson retrieves it in real-time, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
MORE THAN A RULES ENGINE
Why Choose Higson Over a Generic Business Rules Engine?
Don't build everything from scratch on generic rules engines. Higson gives you the ready-to-use tools for business operations and the performance that IT needs.
Fastest Solution on the Market (Performance)
Higson’s key advantage is its extreme performance (up to 4 premium calculations per millisecond) and scalability, which ensures lightning-fast, real-time decision-making.
Ready for Deployment, Not 'Do It Yourself'
Higson has built-in, ready-to-use mechanisms for product management, tariff versioning, and testing. These are features that must be built over months (or years) in other solutions of this type.
Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Free open-source solutions mean high costs for developers, maintenance, and finding specialists. Conversely, generic platforms mean high licensing and implementation costs. Higson offers a lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) thanks to its specialization.
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