EXA is to introduce a new hybrid microwave-fibre route between New York and London, extending its footprint in transatlantic connectivity.
The firm already owns and operates low latency transatlantic cable, EXA Express, and the company says that this additional microwave technology enhancement could be crucial in applications such as financial trading, where minimal delays are imperative for maintaining a competitive edge.
Six transatlantic routes between North America and Europe
This latest announcement follows a number of recent steps by EXA to expand its transatlantic offerings for customers. The addition of Dunant, Havfrue and, most recently, the Amitie subsea cable to its portfolio, for example, now provides customers with six transatlantic routes and multiple landing points between North America and Europe.
The Amitié subsea cable system connects Boston to Europe and Bordeaux to North America. It was first announced in 2020 by a consortium consisting of Aqua Comms, Meta, Microsoft, and Vodafone.
Nicholas Collins, Chief Commercial Officer at EXA says: “The demand for accelerated connectivity between leading financial exchanges remains unabated. We are proud to offer the fastest transatlantic fibre routes for financial exchanges between the US and the UK and will continue to listen to our customers when making strategic investments in our network to deliver additional value that supports their growth. Market leading latencies for trade execution means greater financial returns for our customers.”
Ciaran Delaney, Chief Operating Officer at EXA adds: “The hybrid microwave-fibre route will see microwave technology introduced between Slough-LD4 and EXA’s Cable Landing Station in Cork, Ireland. The network build is a testament to our commitment to enhancing routes and adopting cutting-edge technologies to consistently achieve industry-leading low latencies and maximise availability.”