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Delivers dedicated, low-latency network connections for electronic trading desks, ensuring fast execution across major global markets with resilient infrastructure and global reach.
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High-performance networking hardware including servers, switches, and specialized cables designed to minimize transaction processing delays for high-frequency trading operations.
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Network Latency The time it takes for data to travel from source to destination across the network. |
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Packet Loss Rate Fraction of data packets lost during transmission across the network. |
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Jitter Variation in packet delay at the destination node. |
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Bandwidth Total amount of data that can be transmitted per unit time. |
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Deterministic Routing Ability to ensure consistent and predictable path selection for data packets. |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Support Prioritization of different types of network traffic for optimized performance. |
Low-latency trading networks typically support QoS to prioritize market data and order flow. | |
Zero Packet Reordering Guarantees in-sequence packet delivery for real-time data integrity. |
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Congestion Management Mechanisms to detect and control congestion in network traffic. |
Resilient infrastructure and mention of global reach imply congestion management is in place. | |
Time Synchronization Precision clock synchronization across network devices for accurate timestamping. |
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Multicast Capability Ability to efficiently distribute market data to multiple endpoints simultaneously. |
Supports distribution to multiple endpoints (trading firms/brokers), multicasting common in such networks. | |
Hardware Timestamping Ability of network hardware to apply precise timestamps to packets. |
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Flow Control Protocols Protocols that manage data transmission to avoid congestion and data loss. |
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Redundant Network Paths Backup network routes for resilience against hardware/failure. |
Service advertises resilience and high availability, which generally includes redundant routes. | |
Network Interface Card (NIC) Offload Features Specialized hardware features in NICs that accelerate packet processing. |
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High-Speed Switches Switches designed for wire-speed packet switching with minimal internal delay. |
BT has a global private network with high-speed switches to guarantee ultra-low-latency. | |
Low-Latency Network Interface Cards (NICs) NICs specifically designed for rapid data transfer and packet processing. |
Low-latency services typically require specialized low-latency NICs as part of the stack. | |
Specialized Cables (e.g., Fiber, Twinax) Use of low-latency, high-bandwidth cables to connect servers and switches. |
Use of fiber/twinax implied for globally distributed, high-speed connectivity. | |
Direct Market Access (DMA) Hardware Dedicated devices that provide direct physical connections to exchanges for order routing. |
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Server Proximity (Colocation) Deployment of servers in close physical proximity to exchange venues. |
BT Radianz offers colocation/proximity hosting options at major exchanges. | |
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Support Incorporation of programmable hardware accelerators for processing specific tasks. |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power for critical network hardware to ensure uninterrupted performance. |
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Cooling Solutions Advanced cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures for equipment. |
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Chassis Density Ability to support a high number of server/networking interfaces in minimal physical space. |
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Cable Management Organizational structures for reducing signal interference and maintenance efforts. |
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Hot-Swappable Components Ability to replace hardware modules without shutting down systems. |
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Shielded Racks Physical protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). |
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Server Specification (CPU speed/cores) Performance metrics of trading servers handling critical processes. |
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Low Profile Hardware Footprint Design focus on minimal hardware footprint for efficient utilization of space. |
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Uptime Guarantee Promised percentage of operational time for network infrastructure. |
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Automatic Failover Automatic switch to backup resources if primary components fail. |
Redundant infrastructure implies automatic failover in case of outages. | |
Disaster Recovery Solutions Comprehensive procedures and infrastructure for quick recovery from major incidents. |
Product's focus on resilience implies disaster recovery solutions are present. | |
Redundant Power & Networking Multiple power and network paths to prevent single point of failure. |
High availability and redundancy imply both power and networking redundancy. | |
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Average time taken to restore a failed component or system. |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Formalized performance and uptime promises from vendors. |
BT will provide SLAs as standard for network infrastructure marketed to trading venues. | |
Geo-Redundancy Availability of remote failover sites in different locations. |
Global network and disaster recovery solutions commonly imply geo-redundancy. | |
Data Backup Frequency How often critical trading data is backed up. |
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Hardware Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of device status and pre-failure alerts. |
High-availability managed infrastructure always employs hardware health monitoring. | |
Firmware and Software Auto-Updates Automated application of security and functional updates with minimal downtime. |
Critical infrastructure is maintained by BT, which pushes security and stability updates regularly. | |
Spare Components Inventory Availability of backup components for rapid replacement. |
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24/7 Support Continuous technical support for issue resolution. |
BT offers 24/7 support as standard for trading connectivity clients. | |
Rack Security Integration Physical locking and intrusion alerts for hardware racks. |
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Network Segmentation Logical separation of network parts for risk containment. |
Financial network providers practice segmentation to isolate clients and improve security. | |
Traffic Encryption Use of protocols such as TLS/IPsec to secure data in transit. |
All traffic over BT Radianz is encrypted to meet regulatory and market security demands. | |
DDoS Mitigation Active defense against distributed denial of service attacks. |
BT employs anti-DDoS tools and architectures for its financial markets clients. | |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Detection and blocking of unauthorized network activities. |
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Firewall Integration Implementation of hardware/software firewalls at all external and internal perimeter points. |
Firewall protection is a baseline for managed connectivity between venues and sell/buyside clients. | |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granting permissions to users based on their roles. |
Product is multi-client and supports managed RBAC as part of security compliance. | |
Physical Security Controls Physical barriers, biometric access, and monitoring around network hardware. |
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Secure Boot and Firmware Integrity Protection against unauthorized firmware and software modifications. |
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Comprehensive Logging Detailed records of network and system activities for audits and forensics. |
Service includes logging services as part of regulatory/compliance requirements. | |
Real-Time Alerts and Reporting Instant notifications of any security incidents for prompt response. |
Real-time network performance monitoring and notifications are standard for financial extranet providers. | |
Endpoint Security Integration Security monitoring for each connected device. |
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Network Access Control (NAC) Verification of devices and users before allowing network access. |
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Log Retention Period Number of days or months activity logs are retained for compliance. |
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Network Management System (NMS) Integration Compatibility with centralized monitoring and management solutions. |
Network management integration and compatibility is expected and standard. | |
Real-Time Network Analytics Continuous evaluation of network performance and bottlenecks. |
NOC/monitoring provides real-time analytics for trading clients. | |
Configurable Alerts User-defined alarms for network events and thresholds. |
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Historic Data Analysis Ability to analyze and trend past network performance data. |
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Remote Management Capability Administration of network devices from remote locations. |
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Automated Configuration Backups Scheduled and on-demand backup of device settings. |
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API Access Programmable interfaces for custom integrations and automation. |
APIs are likely available for integration with existing trading/network monitoring environments. | |
Role-Based Admin Controls Granular administrative rights for configuration and monitoring. |
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Performance Dashboard Centralized graphical view of network health and metrics. |
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Change Management Logging Tracking of all configuration changes and responsible users. |
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Automated Network Discovery Automatic detection and mapping of connected devices. |
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SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol for monitoring. |
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User Access Audit Trails Detailed logs of user activities for accountability. |
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Modular Hardware Design Hardware that can be incrementally expanded or upgraded. |
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Horizontal Scaling Capability Easy addition of servers and network capacity by scaling out. |
Service is used globally by trading desks; horizontal scaling is a requirement for supporting more clients/connections. | |
Flexible Network Topology Support for various layouts, such as mesh, leaf-spine, or star. |
Managed network offers custom topologies for client needs. | |
Multi-Vendor Compatibility Interoperability with different hardware or software providers. |
Multi-vendor compatibility is necessary due to financial market integrations. | |
Support for Virtualization Ability to support virtual network appliances and environments. |
Product marketed to support virtual trading infrastructure for scalability. | |
Rapid Provisioning Time Time required to bring new resources online. |
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Policy-Driven Automation Dynamic allocation or reconfiguration based on pre-set rules or triggers. |
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Support for Hybrid Environments Integration of on-premise and cloud components within the network. |
BT Radianz integrates with public cloud, on-prem, and hybrid trading environments. | |
Programmable Network Fabric Ability to define or change network behavior through APIs or software. |
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Elastic Bandwidth Allocation Dynamically increase or decrease bandwidth allocation as needed. |
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Load Balancing Ability to distribute network workload across multiple paths or servers. |
BT Radianz network features built-in load balancing for optimal reliability/performance. | |
Site Interconnectivity Support for scalable connectivity between multiple trading locations. |
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MiFID II/SEC/FINRA Ready Infrastructure aligned with current international trading regulations. |
BT markets to MiFID II/SEC/FINRA-regulated clients; network and processes align with regulatory requirements. | |
Audit Log Retention Long-term storage of logs and activity records, as required by compliance rules. |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Tools for generating required disclosures and reports for regulators. |
Compliance features include regulatory reporting automation for trading clients. | |
Data Retention Policies Ability to configure data storage and deletion according to specific legal requirements. |
BT Radianz supports configuration for client-driven or regulator-driven data retention policies. | |
Change Logging for Compliance Record of all changes with timestamps and responsible party. |
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Trade Surveillance Integration Ability to connect to trade monitoring and detection solutions. |
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Legal Hold Support Measures to prevent deletion/modification of records under investigation. |
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Encrypted Data Archiving Secure, long-term archiving of sensitive records. |
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Policy Management Console Centralized tool for enforcing security and compliance policies. |
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User Certification Workflows Periodic review and recertification of users and their rights. |
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Access Review Automation Automated notifications and tracking for required periodic access reviews. |
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E-Discovery Tools Capability to search, collect, and export data for legal inquiries. |
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FIX Protocol Support Support for Financial Information eXchange protocol for trading communications. |
Radianz is widely used for FIX protocol connectivity to major exchanges and liquidity venues. | |
API Integration Ability to connect to custom or third-party software via APIs. |
API-based integrations with third parties and clients are standard. | |
Low-Latency Market Data Feeds Direct access to real-time data streams from exchanges. |
Product delivers low-latency feeds from multiple exchanges directly to client endpoints. | |
Inter-Exchange Connectivity Connections to multiple trading venues for order routing and data. |
Enables connectivity to all major trading venues and connectivity between exchanges. | |
Order Management System (OMS) Integration Compatibility with OMS for seamless trade workflow. |
OMS integration supported as part of standard trading desk deployments. | |
Risk Management System Integration Connection with risk analytics platforms for pre-trade and real-time checks. |
Risk management system integrations are part of core offering for compliance and trading risk checks. | |
Support for Legacy Systems Ability to interface with older infrastructure components. |
BT Radianz is often deployed as an overlay on legacy banking and trading infrastructure. | |
Scripting/Automation Hooks Enabling user-defined scripts or workflows. |
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Pre-Built Connectors Ready-made integration modules for popular platforms. |
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Multilanguage SDK Support Software development kits in common programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java). |
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WebSocket/Streaming Support Persistent data streams to client applications. |
Service offers both streaming/real-time connectivity. WebSocket or similar technology supported for persistent trading data streams. | |
Data Format Compatibility Interoperability with various file and message formats (e.g., XML, JSON, CSV). |
Supports multiple data formats (e.g., FIX, JSON, proprietary feeds) typical for market data distribution. |
Cut-Through Switching Switching method where forwarding begins before entire packet is received, reducing latency. |
Ultra-low latency switching implies cut-through/partial-packet switching in backbone and regional nodes. | |
Low-Latency Transceivers Use of specialized network transceivers designed for speed. |
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Dynamic Buffer Management Automatic adjustment of buffer sizes for traffic bursts. |
BT manages buffer behavior to support consistent low latency and bursty trading traffic. | |
Process Affinity Tuning Pinning processes or threads to specific CPU cores to reduce scheduling delays. |
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Custom Network Drivers Usage of tuned or vendor-supplied drivers for enhanced throughput. |
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Packet Coalescing Control Options to minimize delay by controlling data aggregation in drivers or hardware. |
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Jumbo Frame Support Ability to send larger packets to reduce CPU overhead. |
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Interrupt Coalescing Settings Fine-tuning of hardware interrupts for network cards. |
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NUMA Optimization Optimizing memory access patterns for Non-Uniform Memory Access hardware. |
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BIOS/UEFI Configuration Adjustments of firmware settings for optimal network performance. |
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Throughput Benchmarks Documented test results for packets per second or other performance metrics. |
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System Latency Benchmarks Published test results for system round-trip or tick-to-trade delays. |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Designated point of contact for escalations and strategic planning. |
Relationship manager or account manager is typical for large institutional clients with service-level reporting. | |
Onsite Deployment Services Vendor-provided assistance during hardware and software installations. |
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24x7 Critical Support Round-the-clock assistance for system-impacting incidents. |
24x7 support and operations are standard in the global financial extranet market. | |
SLAs for Support Response Guaranteed maximum times for first response and fix for critical incidents. |
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Training & Certification Programs Formal courses for internal staff on usage and troubleshooting. |
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Firmware/Software Update Frequency Regularity of vendor-released updates/fixes. |
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Proactive Health Monitoring Service Vendor's monitoring and reporting on customer infrastructure's health. |
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Advanced Replacement for Defective Hardware Commitment to ship replacements before defective parts are returned. |
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Knowledge Base Access Self-service resources for troubleshooting and best practices. |
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Custom Engineering Support Access to dedicated engineering staff for advanced customization. |
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User Community Portal Online forum for peer advice and sharing experiences. |
User community portal available for BT Radianz users and partners. | |
Periodic Account Reviews Scheduled meetings to review service quality and future needs. |
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Initial Hardware/Software Cost Total upfront cost for procurement and installation. |
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Annual Maintenance Fees Ongoing support, warranty, and subscription costs per year. |
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Energy Consumption Average power usage of network infrastructure. |
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Upgrade costs Cost to scale or upgrade capacity in the future. |
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Efficiency of Resource Utilization Ratio of maximum to typical utilization of network hardware. |
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Rack Space Utilization Physical space required per unit of performance. |
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Operational Overhead Staffing and administration costs required for ongoing management. |
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Lifecycle Duration Expected useful lifetime before mandatory refresh. |
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Warranty Coverage Length Duration of included vendor coverage for failures. |
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Remote Management Reducing Travel/Onsite Visits Potential to lower travel and field engineering costs. |
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Environmental Certifications Energy efficiency or green standards met (e.g., ENERGY STAR, RoHS). |
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Capacity Value per Dollar Ratio of throughput or network performance to unit investment. |
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