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Equinix and CommScope Partnership: Enabling Fast and Secure Connections for Forex Trading

Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Foreign exchange trading requires fast and secure connections, as well as latency equalization for a level playing field. Additionally, installing an underground OSP without the ability to test before deployment posed a challenge.
The Customer
Equinix
About The Customer
Equinix provides multi-tenant data center space and interconnection services for forex service providers. They approached CommScope for assistance with a time-sensitive project.
The Solution
Equinix partnered with CommScope to address these challenges. They utilized CommScope's MTDC Alliance and Platform Equinix, along with High Count Ribbon Fiber and Rack-Mounted Fiber Panels.
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