Networks
The Fast and the Curious: The Latency Barrier for Institutional Crypto Traders
Institutional investors want to enter the crypto space but the lack of infrastructure around guaranteed latency and access to real-time market data is hindering a wider entry into the field. By Emilia David
Anova Taps Net Vet Hilt for Sales, Marketing
Hilt brings almost 25 years of financial networks industry experience to his role growing Anova's scope and geographical offering.
Self-Service SDNs: The New Era of Networks
The networks that carry market data and trade orders are on the verge of a paradigm shift that will place more control over provisioning and configuring network services into the hands of financial clients.
Waters 25: A Look Back on the Last Two Decades
Waters examines some of the most important events in financial technology of the past 25 years.
IHS Markit Overhauls Derivatives 'Nerve Center' with TradeServ Launch
MarkitSERV plans to retire DSMatch and fold MarkitWire and other products into cloud-based platform.
Barclays Leads Pack on $14 Million Funding Round for Cloud9 Platform
The platform aims to modernize communications among counterparties and deliver sophisticated data analytics.
IBM and CLS Join Forces on Blockchain
The LedgerConnect project aims to provide a secure network for deploying and consuming relevant information and services.
Bitfinex Joins Market Synergy’s Crypto Connectivity Infrastructure
The network will provide the crypto exchange with access to institutional clients and co-location services.
Archax Launches Institutional Crypto Exchange
Startup targets institutional community with digital-asset exchange.
Banks, Bourses and Regulators Form Spanish-Market DLT Venture
Blockchain project aims to fast track issuance of warrants process.
IMD Hall of Fame: Ben Mendoza, Chairman, MDSL
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Best Low-Latency Data/Technology Provider: Quincy Data
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
BSO Preps Network, Office Expansion to Meet Growing Asia Demand
To support the growth of its network in Asia Pacific, BSO is looking at potentially rolling out microwave connectivity from recent acquisition Apsara across the region.
Metamako Buys xCelor’s Hardware Ops to Grow Switch Business
Officials say the deal will allow xCelor to focus on its network applications business, while Metamako will take over the provision of underlying switching technology, expanding its own FPGA switch business. Wei-Shen Wong reports.
BSO Upgrades Singapore-Hong Kong Network
Electronic market makers will be able to trade derivatives on HKEx faster than previously possible.
Network Vet Ellis Joins Wave2Wave from Ciena
Ellis has almost 20 years of systems engineering experience in secure, low-latency microwave networking.
Metamako, Redline Ally for Low-Latency Data
The agreement will provide mutual clients with access to normalized market data at the lowest possible network latency for a wide range of asset classes.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
Colt to Launch On-Demand Network in Singapore and Hong Kong
This service is powered by the Colt IQ Network, which connects more than 25,000 buildings globally.
BSO Buys Apsara, Gets PE Funding
The deal will help BSO expand its low-latency network offerings in the key financial centers of New York and Chicago.
Apcela Adds COO, Funding
Dziak has almost 30 years' experience in technology management, business development and consulting roles.
McKay Adds Milan, Zurich PoPs to Microwave Network
In addition to rolling out the new PoPs, McKay will deliver a fully microwave network to Zurich next year.
Spread Cuts NJ Wireless Latency
Spread officials say the wireless network offers the lowest latency and fastest data processing time of any wireless network between the datacenters.
QuantHouse Buys Low-Latency Network Provider Victory
The deal will accelerate QuantHouse’s expansion into the US.