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Lumen Low-Latency Network for Financial Services from Centurylink (Lumen) IQ Trading
High-speed connectivity solutions with ultra-low latency links between major financial markets, exchanges, and fund management locations, designed for seamless trading and execution.
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Low-Latency Network Infrastructure for Trading & Execution
High-speed, optimized network connections designed to minimize transmission delays between trading systems and market venues, which is critical for strategies where microseconds matter.
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Connectivity Options
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Direct Market Access (DMA)
Enables direct connection to exchanges or liquidity providers for low-latency order routing.
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Colocation Availability
Support for colocation with exchanges or brokers to minimize network round trip times.
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Cross-Connects Capability
Ability to utilize physical cross-connects within data centers for ultra-low-latency connection.
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Multi-venue Connectivity
Supports simultaneous connections to multiple trading venues or exchanges.
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Cloud Connectivity
Supports integration with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc) for hybrid trading infrastructure.
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API Access
Provides robust APIs (FIX, REST, WebSocket, etc.) for order management and market data.
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Remote Access Support
Enables secure remote access for trading and monitoring when not colocated.
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Last Mile Solutions
Options for high-performance last-mile connectivity (fiber, wireless, etc).
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Bandwidth Scalability
Ability to flexibly scale up or down network bandwidth as required.
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Redundant Connections
Supports multiple redundant network links to reduce risk of downtime.
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Latency & Performance
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Round-trip Latency
Time taken to send an order/message and receive a response from the trading venue.
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Latency Jitter
Variability in latency over time.
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Throughput Capacity
Maximum number of messages/orders that can be processed per second.
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Packet Loss Rate
Percentage of data packets lost during transmission.
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Latency Monitoring Tools
Integrated tools for real-time latency measurement and reporting.
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Network Time Synchronization
High-precision clock synchronization (e.g., GPS, PTP) across all components.
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Guaranteed Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Provider guarantees around latency, uptime, and support.
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Prioritization / QoS
Supports network Quality of Service (QoS) and message prioritization.
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Single-hop Communication
Minimal network hops between trading engine and market venue.
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Low-latency Switching / Routing
Specialized network hardware for sub-microsecond switching/routing.
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Reliability & Resilience
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Failover Support
Automatic switch to backup systems or connections upon primary failure.
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Geographical Redundancy
Distributed infrastructure across multiple locations for disaster recovery.
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Hot/Cold Standby Systems
Availability of standby systems that can take over during outages.
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Network Monitoring
Continuous surveillance and health-checks of network infrastructure.
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Automated Incident Response
Capability to automatically respond to faults and reroute traffic.
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Self-healing Network Capabilities
Infrastructure can diagnose and rectify certain failures autonomously.
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Proactive Maintenance Support
Systems in place for regular preventative maintenance.
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Downtime Notification
Immediate alerting on network issues or outages.
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Service Uptime
Percentage of time the network infrastructure is available.
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Historical Uptime Records
Availability of historical records for downtime events.
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Security
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Encryption
End-to-end encryption for data-in-transit.
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DDoS Protection
Built-in network defense against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
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Access Control
Granular user access management and authentication.
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Active monitoring for unusual or unauthorized activity.
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Security Audits & Penetration Testing
Regular third-party audits of infrastructure security.
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Real-Time Security Alerts
Instant detection and notification of security incidents.
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Network Segmentation
Separation of critical trading infrastructure from general-purpose networks.
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Firewalling
Robust firewall solutions to block unauthorized access.
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Physical Security
Physical controls and surveillance at data centers and network hubs.
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Compliance Certification
Adherence to relevant regulatory security and privacy standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC2).
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Integration & Interoperability
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FIX Protocol Support
Native support for Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol.
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Cross-platform Compatibility
Works with multiple operating systems and hardware platforms.
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Open API Availability
Public documentation and SDKs for easy integration.
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Plug-and-Play Integration
Minimal setup required to connect with OMS/EMS and fund management software.
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Data Format Flexibility
Support for various trading data formats (JSON, XML, binary).
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Back-office System Connectivity
Ability to interface with reconciliation, risk, and compliance systems.
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Customizable Interfaces
Ability to tailor integrations based on unique workflow requirements.
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Standard Middleware Support
Compatibility with leading middleware solutions for messaging and event handling.
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Third-party Vendor Certification
Certified interoperability with popular trading software vendors.
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Legacy System Support
Integration pathways for older infrastructure or proprietary systems.
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Scalability
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Elastic Resource Allocation
Dynamically adds capacity for bandwidth, processing, or storage as needed.
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Linear Performance Scaling
Performance increases proportionally with added resources.
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Multi-tenancy Support
Accommodates multiple users, clients, or funds simultaneously.
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Automated Scaling Tools
Systems can auto-provision or decommission based on demand.
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Geographic Expansion Capability
Easily extend coverage to new markets or regions.
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Order Rate Limit
Maximum supported burst rate for order entry.
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User Limit
Maximum supported concurrent authenticated users.
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Venue Limit
Maximum number of trading venues/exchanges supported.
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Session Scalability
Ability to handle increasing numbers of trading or data sessions.
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API Call Rate Limit
Maximum rate of programmatic API calls handled reliably.
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Visibility, Analytics & Monitoring
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Real-time Network Analytics
Dashboards and reports for live network performance metrics.
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Latency Heatmaps
Graphical representations showing latency across venues/routes.
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Order Flow Analytics
Visualization of trading activity for performance analysis.
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Historical Data Access
Access to retained latency, throughput, and system log data.
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Custom Alerting
Configurable thresholds for automatic notifications of anomalies.
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API for Metrics Extraction
Ability to extract raw or processed data via API.
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End-to-End Tracing
Trace orders/messages across their complete lifecycle for troubleshooting.
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Audit Logging
Complete logging of system and user activity for compliance.
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Third-party Monitoring Integration
Ability to integrate with popular monitoring tools (Splunk, Prometheus, etc).
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Exportable Reports
Generate and export custom reports for management or regulatory review.
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Order Management & Handling
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Low-latency Order Routing
Specialized mechanisms for routing orders in the shortest possible time.
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Order Acknowledgment Time
Time taken from order send to acknowledgment.
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In-flight Order Modification
Ability to modify or cancel orders before execution completes.
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Bulk Order Handling
Efficient support for block or program trading.
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Order Sequencing
Preserves strict order of message delivery to prevent race conditions.
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Order Persistence
Ensures orders are not lost due to network or system failure.
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Trade Drop Copy Support
Provides real-time drop copy of executions to back-office and risk systems.
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Order Throttling
Enforces configurable limits on order submission rates.
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Anomalous Activity Detection
Flagging of suspicious or erroneous order flow.
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Order Timeout/Expiry Handling
Automated expiry or cancellation of unfilled orders.
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Data Distribution & Market Data Handling
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Low-latency Market Data Feed Handler
Specialized systems for ingesting and parsing raw exchange market data.
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Normalized Data Feeds
Ability to consume and output market data in standardized formats.
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Multicast/Broadcast Support
Efficient data delivery to multiple recipients simultaneously.
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Feed Gap Detection
Automatically detects missing or out-of-sequence data packets.
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Snapshot and Incremental Updates
Handles both full-depth market snapshots and ticks/updates.
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Dynamic Subscription Management
Allows real-time control over subscribed symbols/markets.
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Data Throttling
Configurable maximum data delivery rates to client apps.
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Feed Latency
Latency from market data generation to receipt by trading engine.
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Historical Data Replay
Ability to replay market data for backtesting or simulation.
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Market Data Recovery
Automated recovery in case of feed disconnection or corruption.
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Vendor Support & Service
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24/7 Technical Support
Round-the-clock access to vendor technical assistance.
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Dedicated Account Manager
Assigned representative for personalized support and escalation.
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Onsite Support Availability
Option for physical presence of support staff during incidents or upgrades.
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Knowledge Base/Documentation
Comprehensive and regularly-updated online help resources.
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Customer Training Programs
Structured onboarding and ongoing user education.
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Custom Implementation Services
Vendor-led services for bespoke integration/deployment.
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Regular Product Updates
Scheduled releases of new features and bug fixes.
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Incident Escalation Procedure
Well-defined escalation paths for urgent issues.
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SLA Enforcement
Processes for tracking and enforcing service level agreements.
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Root Cause Analysis
Provision of root cause analysis on incidents upon request.
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Cost & Commercials
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Transparent Pricing Model
Full clarity into cost structure for infrastructure and add-ons.
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Pay-as-you-go Option
Consumption-based billing, avoiding high upfront commitment.
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Tiered Subscription Plans
Different service levels/capacities at ascending price points.
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Volume Discounts
Reduced per-unit cost at higher usage or term commitments.
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No Lock-in Period
Ability to exit or downgrade contracts with minimal penalty.
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Free Evaluation/Trial
Option to test system performance before full commitment.
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Inclusive Support/Upgrades
Basic support, maintenance, and updates included in license cost.
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Clear SLA Penalty Clauses
Documented credits or penalties when SLA is not met.
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Cost Predictability
Absence of variable, unpredictable costs.
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Usage Analytics for Cost Optimization
Reporting tools to help optimize usage and minimize spend.
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