Inside Market Data - IMD 16th May 2016
Articles in this issue
NovaSparks Bows NovaLink to Connect Ticker Plant to Client FPGA Systems
The FPGA-to-FPGA link allows users to bypass CPUs that can add latency and processing time.
Metamako's Metamux 48 Switch Adds Ports, Lowers Latency
The vendor has increased the number of ports on the switch by 50 percent to 48, and has added support for Altera FPGAs, potentially reducing latency.
SR Labs Unveils Low-Bandwidth Feed to Reach Users Outside Financial Hubs
SR Labs' new Compressed Data Feed will allow the vendor to reach potential clients in regions outside primary financail centers, where high-bandwidth circuits may not be readily available.
Volta Expands London Datacenter
When completed in September, the third floor in the building will offera further 400 racks of servers for hosting nad co-location.
Solarflare Eyes Datacenter Uses Beyond Trading with New Adapters
The vendor's upcoming line of adapters will expand its potential addressable market with new use cases beyond high-performance trading environments.
Jefferies Parent Leucadia Snaps Up ITG's Research Arm
Leucadia has paid $12 million for the business that ITG bought for $56 million six years ago.
Platts Debuts Monthly Mexico Energy Supply/Demand News Service
The service will provide key news, pricing and commentary for those involved in the Mexican commodities markets seeking to take advantage of the liberalization of the Mexican energy industry.
Barchart Bows Event-Based API for Monitoring, Alerting
The new API will allow users to monitor for specific events and conditions, and to generate alerts when those conditions are met.
Lightpath Adds International Connectivity via NJFX
Connecting to the upcoming New Jersey Fiber Exchange landing station gives Lightpath access to data networks from Europe and South America.
BondWave Appoints Ruvo CEO
Ruvo was hired in 2013 as part of a long-term plan to succeed 15-year CEO Russ Graham, officials say.
CSC Fixnetix Adds Sales Capacity to Spur Growth
Since being acquired, Fixnetix has added a raft of experienced sales executives to its team in New York, London and Tokyo.
Be Mindful of Data License Restrictions When Meeting Regulatory Reporting Requirements, Panel Warns
Vendor licenses may not support use of their data to meet regulatory requirements, as these uses were not envisaged when terms were originally drafted.
Quincy: Latency Reductions ‘Nearing Perfection’ on Aurora-NJ Data Network
The microwave data provider's latest improvements bring it closer to the physical limits of low-latency wireless data transmission between Illinois and New Jersey, officials say.
SIX Promotes Dietter, Chiam in Singapore
Existing SIX Financial Info staffers Dietter and Chiam both take on new roles at the vendor in Singapore.
Trendrating Eyes Global Expansion, Plans to Double Staff Within One Year
The momentum analytics provider is planning to expand into Europe and Asia this year, and will double staff to more than 100 employees to support the expansion.
McKay Adds Marseille, Madrid PoPs for EMEA, India Connectivity
McKay's new PoP in Marseille will provide a stepping stone for connectivity from Europe to markets experiencing increased demand in the Middle East.
New NYSE Data Fees Irk ‘Rebroadcasters’
Companies impacted by the new fees claim NYSE is trying to recoup revenues lost under the 'rebroadcaster' model.
Exegy, Neeve Ally for Data-Driven Trade App Builder
The alliance will enable users to leverage Exegy's data in trading platforms built using Neeve's technology.
Opening Cross: Balancing and Evolving with Your Greatest Asset
A company's greatest asset isn't the products it creates, or even how it uses them; it's the people who create them.