TNSXpress Layer 1

The Ultimate Ultra-Low Latency Solution for the Financial Markets

TNSXpress Layer 1 is an innovative custom solution which uses a completely new, purpose-built architecture. It simplifies the network with a single switch hop, eradicating the need for multiple switches and delivering connectivity in as little as 5 to 85 nanoseconds. This makes it up to 10 times faster than traditional layer 3 architectures.

TNS is the first and only managed services provider that can offer Layer 1 on a global scale. Since its launch in 2017 it has been an essential tool for high frequency traders, but in 2019 TNS made Layer 1 available in the majority of major equities, derivatives, futures and options markets.

Our Layer 1 connectivity offering is available at the following global datacenters: NY2/4/5, Mahwah, Carteret, 350 E. Cermak, Aurora DC3, Frankfurt FR2, LSE, Basildon, Markham, HKEX and JPX.

TNSXpress deploys its industry-leading Layer 1 ultra-low latency connectivity in multiple exchanges around the world.

TNSXpress Layer 1:

Supports the execution of trading strategies in a fraction of the time of conventional infrastructures.
Delivers ultra-low latency raw market data for the majority of major, global exchanges across all asset classes.
Offers superior performance at a lower total cost of ownership.
Utilizes FPGA technology to replicate signals extremely fast via a custom code co-developed with Arista (formerly Metamako).
Provides improved reliability as deploying less switch hops reduces points of failure while increasing predictability and precision.
Includes industry-leading service level agreements with 24x7x365 monitoring and support.

Strategically important market coverage:

TNSXpress Layer 1 enables access to the following exchanges:

Via Basildon data center – Euronext, Optiq, ICE EU
Via London Stock Exchange data center – LSE
Via Frankfurt Equinix FR2 data center – EEX, Eurex, Xetra
Via Chicago Aurora data center – CME
Via Chicago Equinix CH4 data center – ICE US
Via New Jersey Equinix NY4/NY5 data center – CBOE
Via New Jersey Mahwah data center – NYSE
Via New Jersey Carteret data center – NASDAQ

Using TNSXpress Layer 1 helps TNS’ clients to:

Increase their alpha
Reduce points of failure and provide higher uptime
Enhance queue position
Minimize quote to order latency
Increase accuracy of market data timestamping

TNS boosts global trading practices

A number of recent enhancements have been made by TNS as it invests in and strengthens the support it provides to the world’s financial markets:

To complement the TNSXpress Layer 1 offering, TNS has upgraded many metro areas by deploying the fastest available fiber paths.
Lossless packet capture for market data and synchronized order traffic with TNSXpress Layer 1 timestamps is now available, including precision time protocol (PTP) timing.

In addition, the full range of TNS solutions have been tailored for Europe to help clients ensure compliance with MiFIDII.