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…

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…

  One of the topics I’ve been covering on this blog has been the dramatic rise in interest by the industry for low latency optical networks.  What used to be a boring topic that only the engineers were interested in now has the attention of the entire optical industry.  Much of this…

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…

Financial services firms specializing in high-frequency trading are looking to reduce network latency within the algorithmic-based trading work flow. Past efforts to reduce latency have been implemented with superfast computers and faster software and storage connections, creating the need for an ultra-low-latency WAN between trading facilities. Fractions of milliseconds impact revenue-a one millisecond advantage can equate to over $100M per year. Executing trades on an ultra-low-latency network can result in the ultimate competitive advantage.

…networks, 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…

…graceful migration within the existing network infrastructure and maximize the capital investment. The 2RS module can be used for applications where low latency is required for GbE service. GDPS, IBM and System Storage Proven are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation…

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…

…the impact on latency-sensitive applications. With its enhanced capabilities which guarantee zero data loss, sustained throughput, data compression, low latency and robust security, the Optical Metro 3500 Multiservice Platform improves the price/performance ofstorage extension for low bandwidth or WAN…