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Horizon Trading Solutions Launches Mutualised Hosting Services in Partnership with TNS

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Electronic trading and algorithmic technology provider Horizon Trading Solutions has partnered with financial market infrastructure vendor Transaction Network Services (TNS), to launch its new mutualised hosting services.

The collaboration allows Horizon to utilise TNS’ robust hosting and hardware solutions as a colocation provider, enabling on-premise services at the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) data centre for multiple clients. This partnership aims to enhance Horizon’s service capabilities, offering clients reduced latency and improved time to market at competitive prices.

TNS, with its extensive experience in the Asia Pacific financial markets and partnerships with key institutions like HKEX, SGX, and JPX, aims to provide traders quick access to these markets with lower total ownership costs. This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to the region, while strengthening Horizon’s service offerings.

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