SDNet/2 WAN Service

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Wharf T&T is an accredited vendor and technology partner of the new Securities and Derivatives Network (SDNet/2) entrusted by HKEx. SDNet/2 is a new trading and market data network configured with a secure architecture to support high bandwidth connectivity services.

Backed by the state-of-the-art fully fibre-optic network, Wharf T&T possesses the best-of-breed system integration capabilities and domain know-how in the financial industry that enable us to provide a full range of professional ICT solutions to HKEx, financial institutions, fund houses and banks with focus and dedication. With nearly 40 years of experience in providing IT services to financial industry, Wharf T&T and its IT services subsidiary, COL, have been a key system integrator in the territory who fully understand your needs.

Our Solutions

100% Compatible

SDNet/2 WAN service is powered by the proven Ethernet solution from Juniper Networks which is widely adopted in leading stock exchange market places worldwide including HKEx, New York Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange with unparallel success. Wharf T&T is confident that our unique experience in HKEx SDNet backbone enhancement project previously will bring you extra value on HKEx SDNet/2 WAN.

Multiple Monitoring Interfaces

On top of 24 x 7 real-time proactive monitoring and health check, Wharf T&T provides innovative and unique network management with multiple monitoring interfaces for network administrators such as helpdesk and web portal.

Seamless Migration

Our dedicated consultants and supporting team ensure a smooth migration by assisting you on the required processes including production readiness test, network connectivity test and market rehearsal, aiming at eliminating the impact on your business operations.

Network and Service Performance

Average Round Trip Delay

<1.5ms
(25km Radius of HKEx TKO NGDC)

Client Circuit Availability

99.999%

Fault Response Time

< 5 minutes

Fault Restoration Time

Trading / Online Hours (±1 hour): < 1 hour
Other Hours: < 2 hours

Network Resiliency

Circuit Diversity

Dual Circuit will go through different network centres and access exchange via separate fibre paths

Network Resiliency

No single point of failure inside our network centres and access exchanges

Circuit Failover Time

< 1 second (based on Test Lab Result)

Network Setup

Interface

Gigabit Ethernet

Router

Juniper SRX210B

Switch

Juniper EX2200

Bandwidth

Up to 1Gbps

Configuration

Single Attached / Dual Attached

Our Strengths

•	In 2010, Wharf T&T committed to an additional HK$1 billion "+Enterprise Network" ("+EN") investment project to enhance its fixed network infrastructure providing “Fibre-to-the-Desk” ultra-high speed broadband services to 95% of business customers in Hong Kong. Instead of terminating at the exchange or the commercial premises equipment room, our fibre builds directly into your office and reaches your desktop PC with the potential to be upgraded to 10Gbps per connection.

•	As a leading ICT service provider in Hong Kong, Wharf T&T partners with different technology vendors to encourage technology adoption and provide the best technology-specific solutions to enterprises.

•	Pioneering in Hong Kong to launch IT-as-a-Service, Wharf T&T continues to invest in new services and launch Cloud Voice service which delivers an exceptional unified business communications experience with groundbreaking fixed-mobile convergence capability.

•	Wharf T&T and its IT services subsidiary, COL — the first in Asia achieving dual ISO certifications, own and operate data centres and business continuity centres providing business continuity and disaster recovery services especially for banking and finance industry.

•	Wharf T&T is committed to providing one-stop-shop ICT solutions to business customers with strong experience in FSI-related projects, such as HKEx’s backbone network and CCASS. We have extensive experience with large and blue chip enterprises including HKEx, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Bank of East Asia, Dah Sing Bank, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau and Modern Terminals.