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# Dedicated Connections

Institutional clients requiring the **lowest possible network latency** can connect to the Openfeed platform using a **direct cross-connect within a shared datacenter facility**.

Colocation allows clients to place their trading or analytics infrastructure in the same datacenter environment as Barchart’s Openfeed infrastructure. A **physical cross-connect** is then provisioned between the client’s cabinet and the Openfeed network.

This architecture provides the most direct network path available and is commonly used by firms operating **latency-sensitive trading systems**.

#### Benefits

Direct cross-connect connectivity offers several advantages:

* **Ultra-low latency** through a short physical network path
* **Predictable performance** with minimal network hops
* **Dedicated connectivity** between client infrastructure and Openfeed
* **Reduced internet dependency** for critical market data delivery

Because the connection occurs within the same datacenter facility, traffic does not traverse the public internet.

#### How It Works

Clients deploy infrastructure within the same colocation facility where the Openfeed service is hosted. A **cross-connect circuit** is then provisioned between the client’s network equipment and the Barchart Openfeed network.

The connection path typically follows this structure:

**Client Rack → Cross-Connect → Barchart Openfeed Network → Openfeed Services**

This configuration creates a **private, high-performance network link** for receiving real-time streaming market data.

#### Typical Use Cases

Direct cross-connect connectivity is commonly used by:

* **High-frequency trading firms**
* **Quantitative research teams**
* **Market-making operations**
* **Institutions running latency-sensitive analytics**

These environments benefit from the deterministic latency and reliability provided by colocation infrastructure.

#### Provisioning

To establish a direct cross-connect, clients typically complete the following steps:

1. Deploy infrastructure within the supported colocation facility.
2. Request cross-connect provisioning through the datacenter provider.
3. Coordinate port configuration with Barchart Institutional Support.
4. Validate connectivity and begin consuming Openfeed services.

Once the cross-connect is active, clients can begin receiving Openfeed data streams over the private connection.


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