…is utilised and carriers can make a return on their investments.  What will be different this time around is that reducing latency will be a priority. Whereas latency used to be a special factor, only relevant for specific sectors willing to pay a premium for it -- the prime example being financial…

Financial services firms specializing in high-volume, high-frequency trading are looking to reduce network latency anywhere within the algorithmic-based trading work flow. In the past, efforts to reduce latency have been implemented with superfast computers, faster software and faster storage connections. Today, saving fractions of seconds by reducing data transport latency in network systems and fiber-based transport networks is receiving more attention. Ciena's new low-latency, high-capacity fiber optic networking solutions address all of these demanding requirements.

…specialist, today announced an expanded portfolio of ultra low latency solutions including both 1GbE and 10GbE cards for its CN 4200® FlexSelect® Advanced Services Platform. Combining Ciena’s ultra-low latency hardware, latency-optimized optical line systems, specialized professional services…

Last week at OFC/NFOEC, one of the recurring topics I heard in discussions was the growing importance of low latency. Once a requirement only for financial trading firms, low-latency networks are now being used by enterprises of all types for applications where minimizing delays for transactions and…

…industry-leading ultra-low latency service level agreements (SLAs). The CN 4200 module helps lower delays in optical connections by up to 20 percent, enabling AboveNet to offer its customers high bandwidth connectivity with optimum speed and performance for critical, latency-sensitive applications, such…

The demand for ultra-low latency (ULL) networks is booming these days as electronic trading has made speed advantages of mere microseconds a competitive differentiator for financial services firms. Ciena is targeting the Electronic Trading market with two new ultra-low latency cards now available for…

Low Latency.   Wait, wait…don’t leave yet.  I know what you’re thinking. Can you get any less sexy of a topic than low latency?  Except for one thing – all of the sudden low latency is one of the sexiest topics in optical networking.   There was a time when…

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Financial services firms know one millisecond can be the difference between making-or losing-millions. Learn how enhancements to Ciena's CN 4200 reduce latency and transform your network into a competitive advantage.

…SONET, wavelength, Ethernet, data and voice services, Intellifiber’s upgraded network leverages the low latency features of the CN 4200 Family to enable resilient, ultra low latency 1G, 2.5G and 10G connections between key financial markets in New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago…