FX Low Latency Hardware Review

Following a review of latency performance, the client wanted to conduct a further investigation into low latency firewalls, switches and NICs, used in eTrading colocation scenarios.

The client also wanted to performance benchmark a number of emerging hardware solutions.

GreySpark leveraged its extensive client network to conduct a survey on hardware solutions used by market participants.

GreySpark used specialist infrastructure consultants to produce a detailed performance analysis of emerging hardware solutions.

GreySpark delivered:

• Detailed analyses of the best-of-breed firewalls, switches and NICs;
• Key metrics across latency, throughput, reliability and cost of ownership; and
• Competitor analysis covering the following dimensions: switches, firewalls, NICs, servers, colocation venues, messaging middleware, latency monitoring tools, network speed and target latency.

• The client gained an understanding of competitor eTrading colocation hardware choices.
• The client has used the information to drive strategic investment decisions regarding their low latency offering.
• GreySpark helped better position the client to compete with industry leaders.