Alexa Jaworski

R.J. O’Brien Invests in New Chicago Trading Floor

June 3, 2010

R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the largest independent futures brokerage firm in the U.S. is investing in new infrastructure and office space in its Chicago headquarters to create a premier “trading floor” for its institutional division.

Joining Forces on the Desktop: The "OEMS"

May 27, 2010

The integration of order management (OMS) and execution management system (EMS) functionality is now the driving force in streamlining the buy-side’s desktop, according to a new study from the TABB Group.

A Trip Through the Portal With UNX's Thomas Kim

May 20, 2010

Since the appointment of a new CEO last November and securing funding for growth from Goldman, Sachs & Co., Vernon & Park Capital and other investors, trading technology provider UNX has embarked on a mission to expand its technology platform for traders.

UBS Relocates ATS and Trading Infrastructure

May 14, 2010

UBS has relocated its ATS and equities electronic trading infrastructure from beneath its Stamford trading floor to Savvis' Weehawken, N.J. data center.

Turret Talk

May 7, 2010

In the competitive trading communications space, turret providers are constantly seeking out ways to distinguish their desktop from the rest and offer traders a tool that puts everything a trader needs at his or her fingertips.

Power Density: Getting to the Core of the Issue

April 29, 2010

In the race for data center space, financial services firms are being reminded that more space means more power and with that, new technology that can handle all of that power (and keep down the electric bill).

Trading on the Fast Track

April 22, 2010

Thomson Reuters launched an “ultra-high speed” network and hosting environment earlier this week that enables financial firms to access and share information faster.

Seeking Opportunity in the iPad

April 8, 2010

Financial technology providers have been seeking ways to turn Apple’s latest gadget into a tool for traders.

NYSE Tips Hat to Intel for Performance Boost

March 31, 2010

In conjunction with the unveiling of Intel Corporation’s Xeon 7500 processor yesterday, NYSE Euronext participated in a Webcast with Intel touting the benefits of the new processor for the exchange and market participants.

Consolidation Pressures in the OMS Space

March 26, 2010

The order management system market could see some consolidation during the next few years, according to a new report from IT research and advisory firm Gartner.

Connecting Continents

March 19, 2010

In response to the financial services sector’s high demand for low latency connectivity, AboveNet has unveiled a transatlantic connection between London and New York.

NYSE Wraps Up First Phase of Floor Renovation

March 11, 2010

The first phase of New York Stock Exchange's next-generation trading floor went live this week, bringing the upstairs downstairs.

Overcoming the Hurdles of Data Retrieval

March 4, 2010

In this Monday's issue, S.I.N. will examine why the toughest part about data storage is not the storage-- it’s the retrieval.

Interacting with Jeff Banker

February 24, 2010

As companies line up to bid for Interactive Data Corp, the firm pushes forward with new technology initiatives. Q&A With Interactive Data EVP Jeff Banker.

Dealing With the Data Deluge

February 19, 2010

Market data numbers are expected to continue on an upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented levels never before imagined. With this in mind, industry experts agree it’s time to start planning ahead.

Rounding Out the Trading Desktop

February 11, 2010

Thomson Reuters' recent acquisition of Aegisoft “rounds out our whole proposition for the desktop across the entire transaction workflow for exchange-traded markets.”

High Performance Databases: A Tool for Quant Traders

February 5, 2010

As firms continue to add new trading areas and struggle to meet regulatory requirements, high performance databases are becoming increasingly vital.

Tracking Market Data Rates

January 28, 2010

Market data appliance company Exegy is working with Essex Radez to relaunch a Web site that tracks real-time market data rates every second.

Middleware Matters

January 21, 2010

Next Monday’s issue of S.I.N. will include two features about the use of middleware— the plumbing that helps software applications communicate over a network.

Data Centers as Important As Trading Floor

January 15, 2010

Data centers are the new keystone for U.S. equity trading, said Tabb Group senior analyst and report author Kevin McPartland in a study released this month, “U.S. Equity Technology 2010: The Sell Side Perspective.”

Canadian Connections

December 16, 2009

Canadian trading venues are establishing connectivity partnerships and seeking to cut latency, providing investors with even more options in terms of market models and lower trading costs.

Trading Ideas on Trading Technology

December 3, 2009

This is the first post of Trading Spaces, a weekly commentary that will provide you with fresh analysis of industry trends -- and an opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the state of trading technology.