NTT launches APN InterLink in Hong Kong - Accelerating Financial Innovation

NTT has unveiled APN InterLink service, a next-generation connectivity service for the financial sector in Hong Kong. The service leverages All-Photonics Network (APN) technology under the IOWN^® (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) initiative.

As a global financial hub, Hong Kong’s financial services industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. The surge in data volumes is driving up power consumption, making smarter and more efficient networks essential for sustainable growth.

Designed for the financial services industry, APN InterLink utilizes cutting-edge photonics technology - instead of electricity - to deliver ultra-low latency, high-capacity and energy-efficient connections. This empowers algorithmic trading and latency-sensitive trading, transforming how financial institutions operate in the next generation digital economy.

🔹Key Features of APN InterLink:

• APN DCLink: The interconnection between NTT Com Asia’s Financial Data Center and Tai Po Data Center via APN delivers an ultra-low latency network. With the Financial Data Center is located in close proximity to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the interconnection ensures optimal performance for mission-critical financial operations such as latency-sensitive trading and real-time transaction processing.

• APN DedicatedLink: APN DedicatedLink enables seamless connections between any customer facilities or data centers within Hong Kong. Customers can connect their sites to the FDC and TPDC, achieving ultra-low latency access to the HKEX.

🔹Looking Ahead

APN InterLink is just the beginning. As a part of IOWN^® initiative, NTT is committed to expanding APN deployment across Asia, starting with the Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE) connecting Tokyo and Hong Kong, enabling seamless collaboration between major financial centers.

🔗Additional Resources:

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