Technical Connectivity

Network Connectivity Providers (NCPs) and FIX Connectivity Providers (FCPs)

The technical connectivity of an NCP or FCP is organised analogously to the corresponding connectivity type of a participant.
A Network Connectivity Provider is connected to the Exchange System via an SWX Trading System connection, a FIX Connectivity Provider via an SWX FIX connection.

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)

ISVs have the option of accessing the Test Lab, and hence the test Exchange System, via a secure Internet connection (a virtual private network). The Test Lab gives ISVs access to Trading System servers and application servers on Unix and Windows OS. This infrastructure gives ISVs a realistic test environment for the stock-market applications that they develop.

The Member Support Center (MSC) provides support in connection with the provision of technical connectivity.