APN InterLink

All-Photonic Network to Transform Financial Services Industry with IOWN Infrastructure

APN InterLink

All-Photonic Network to Transform Financial Services Industry, in support of IOWN® Initiative

Ultra-low latency photonic-based connectivity to address the evolving digital needs of the financial sectors.

APN InterLink, launched by NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and NTT Com Asia, is a cutting-edge connectivity solution designed for the financial services industry in Hong Kong. Leveraging All-Photonic Network (APN) technology as part of the IOWN® initiative, APN InterLink delivers ultra-low latency, high-capacity, and highly reliable network connections — empowering financial institutions to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.  

Background

The financial industry is experiencing rapid digital transformation, driving the need for faster and more sophisticated transactions. Algorithmic trading and other latency-sensitive trading, such as High Frequency Trading (HFT), as well as real-time transaction, are on the rise, making ultra-low latency networks essential for financial institutions to maintain a competitive edge—where even milliseconds can impact trading outcomes.

With APN InterLink, financial institutions can accelerate their digital transformation and strengthen their foundation for innovation, including collaborative development and AI-driven initiatives.

 

Key Features

APN InterLink offers the following connectivity solutions for the financial services industry:

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APN Connection Between Data Centers 

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 

Connection Between Any Locations  

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.

Future Roadmap

To meet the growing demand for low-latency connectivity between Japan and Hong Kong, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS offers “docomo business APN Plus” in Japan, whereas NTT Com Asia offers “APN InterLink” in Hong Kong, enabling high-speed access in both markets.

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and NTT Com Asia plan to further expand APN deployment on the ASE cable connecting Tokyo and Hong Kong, and establish IOWN® APN hubs throughout Asia. This initiative will facilitate seamless collaboration between major financial centers and accelerating digital transformation in the financial industry. 

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Endorsement

"NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS is providing the IOWN® APN service “docomo business APN Plus” in Japan, which has been well received by many customers. We are actively working to connect “APN InterLink”, set for commercial deployment in Hong Kong, with Japan’s “docomo business APN Plus” to deliver the service globally. Through this initiative, we aim to further support our customers’ mission-critical applications and business operations. "
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Hisashi Fujishima

Senior Executive Officer, Head of Platform Services Division, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS

“We are pleased to launch APN InterLink in Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading financial hubs. Leveraging the latest IOWN® technology, we are committed to building next-generation infrastructure for the financial industry.”
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Daisuke Kuroda

CEO, NTT Com Asia Ltd.

docomo business APN Plus powered by IOWN® 

A high-capacity, low-latency, stable network service based on the IOWN® initiative, offered by NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS in Japan. 

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Powered by IOWN®

The Future of Network Architecture

IOWN® (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is a revolutionary initiative led by NTT Group and the IOWN Global Forum. It replaces conventional electronic transmission with photonic-based technology, delivering highcapacity, ultra-low latency and energy efficiency connectivity. This enables real-time data processing, intelligent automation, and sustainable digital transformation across industries.  
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Our Success

The proven success of IOWN® initiative around the world. 

  • MUFG and NTT DATA collaborate with IOWN Global Forum on a Groundbreaking Paper for Services Infrastructure for Financial Industry Use Case

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  • Hitachi, NTT Com Successfully Demonstrate World’s First Real-Time Data Synchronization Over 600 km Using Storage Virtualization Technology and IOWN APN

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  • NTT Com to deploy IOWN All Photonics Network in remote musical collaboration involving thousands of musicians in three locations in Japan

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NTT Data Centers in Hong Kong

Our Tseung Kwan O Financial Data Center (FDC®) and Tai Po Data Center (TPDC) are top notch data centers in Hong Kong, with different infrastructure designs to meet your business needs.
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Financial Data Centre

Designed with the banking, insurance and financial services in mind, FDC, the Tier IV-ready infrastructure, meets the stringent requirements for security, business continuity and compliance demanded by this sector. The premises is also a landing station for our submarine cable ASE, connecting to other key financial hubs in Asia.

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Tai Po Data Centre

Designed for high availability and business continuity, TPDC is a Tier III+ site adopting an integrated data center management framework, ensuring operations are continuously optimized. TPDC’s infrastructure makes it ideal for a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, professional services, pharmaceutical, utility etc.

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