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RETN and IPC Systems Launch High-Capacity 10G Connectivity Between Frankfurt and Hong Kong

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RETN, the independent global network services provider, has partnered with IPC Systems to introduce a new 10G connectivity link between Frankfurt and Hong Kong, enhancing network diversity and performance for the financial markets. Implemented within a two-week period, the low-latency terrestrial route utilises RETN’s TRANSKZ super-highway, providing a robust and diverse connection between Europe and Asia.

The strategic link is designed to support high-frequency trading and time-sensitive financial operations by improving access to liquidity venues and reducing latency. This ensures that financial market participants, particularly those based in the key financial hubs of Hong Kong and Frankfurt, can trade more efficiently, reliably, and quickly. The new link offers a strong SLA and protection to support critical business applications in the competitive global financial landscape.

“IPC Systems has an overarching requirement for – and commitment – to building, maintaining and continuously enhancing the resilient, redundant, high performance industry networks that underpin and safeguard our customers’ business-critical applications and trading activities,” comments Paul Zatek, Head of Global Channel Sales of IPC Systems. “Our collaboration with RETN on this new Frankfurt-Hong Kong link reinforces this commitment, and gives our extensive global financial markets community another valuable route between key markets with the reliability and latency performance they expect from IPC’s service delivery and customer experience,” continued Zatek.

“In today’s tumultuous environment, with frequent disruptions such as sub-sea cable cuts and other network challenges, the importance of network diversity and availability of the service cannot be overstated,” adds Tony O’Sullivan, CEO of RETN. “IPC Systems exemplifies forward-thinking innovation by prioritising network diversity and redundancy. Ensuring multiple, diverse routes is critical to maintaining uninterrupted connectivity and operational integrity.”

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