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Equinix collaborates with Nasdaq to scale digital infrastructure
Agreement supports the build out of cloud infrastructure in Carteret , New Jersey data center .
“ Our goal with this hybrid infrastructure is to provide new services and products for our clients with added flexibility and low latency , including virtual connectivity services , market analytics , risk tools and Machine Learning .” partners . The agreement will further enable Nasdaq to address current and future infrastructure requirements while accelerating its cloud transformation at a global scale .
Equinix , the world ' s digital infrastructure company , has announced a multi-year partnership with Nasdaq , to scale the Equinix NY11 data center in Carteret , New Jersey , to support the build out of Nasdaq ’ s cloud infrastructure .
“ Our partnership with Equinix is a critical step in Nasdaq ’ s cloud journey . This agreement will allow us to deliver ultra-low latency edge compute capabilities directly from our primary data center in Carteret , New Jersey ,” said Tal Cohen , Executive Vice President , Head of North American Markets at Nasdaq .
For more than 13 years , Nasdaq has leveraged Platform Equinix to support its extensive customer and vendor ecosystem across the world , enabling low latency access for workflows that support the full trade lifecycle including price discovery and analytics in addition to other pre- and posttrade tools . The expanded commitment with Equinix will bring Nasdaq one step closer to moving its markets to the cloud .
Equinix offers Nasdaq a robust , interconnected platform and allows for the direct and secure exchange of data between Nasdaq and its ecosystem
“ The evolution of digital infrastructure in financial services has led to immense opportunities for our customers to grow , scale and transform ,” said Jon Lin , Equinix President , Americas .
“ We are committed to Nasdaq , as it leverages our robust financial ecosystem to transform its industry over the next decade and beyond .”
Highlights / Key facts
• The presence of critical cloud service providers and diverse ecosystems available on Platform Equinix enables Nasdaq to connect to network suppliers , cloud partners and service providers , while minimizing time-to-market and total cost of ownership .
• Nasdaq ’ s current and planned future deployments across Equinix International Business Exchange ( IBX ) data centers include Canada , the US , Europe and Asia-Pacific , with additional expansions anticipated over the next few years .
• Equinix global footprint includes presence in the top global financial centers and has a solid track record of investing to support the growth of the electronic trading community . The company is home to the largest multi-asset class electronic trading ecosystem in the world , enabling market participants to trade across equities , derivatives , commodities , foreign exchange and fixed income markets . Its financial ecosystem ensures security and reliability for managing risk and regulatory compliance . p
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