Deutsche Börse Systems is installing an ultra-low latency infrastructure connecting the financial centres London and Frankfurt.

By upgrading its telecommunication backbone network, Deutsche Börse Systems will provide unparalleled ultra low latency access from the UK to Deutsche Börse's trading systems Eurex and Xetra as well as to external customers and partners. The network latency will be reduced to below 5 milliseconds, the company said.

The network connectivity will comprise of four links of 10 Gbit/s capacity each, provided by the network providers Level 3 Communications, Interoute and COLT.

The connectivity combines new routing paths across the shortest geographical distance with diverse routing options and the latest optical transmission technology. The new design means the lowest possible latency is achieved while satisfying needs for highest availability without any single points of failure.

"The new connectivity brings Frankfurt and London closer together than ever" says Matthias Kluber, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks and Infrastructure at Deutsche Börse Systems.

"Perhaps more than any other industry, the financial sector is dependent on connectivity solutions that are both fast and reliable" says Dr. Adelino Santos, head of the Major Enterprise Division of Colt in Germany.