Fiber
Fiber Solutions
Unrivaled Fiber Connectivity for Financial Markets
Anova Financial Networks is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge fiber solutions tailored to the unique needs of the financial services industry. As the only global carrier that seamlessly integrates both wireless and fiber connectivity with market data distribution across all asset classes, AFN offers unmatched speed, reliability and performance for financial institutions worldwide. Our fiber solutions encompass a wide range of offerings, including dark and lit fiber, longhaul capacity and metro networks, all engineered to deliver high-speed, low-latency connections essential for today’s financial markets.
AFN’s fiber connectivity solutions are designed to support the complex and fast-paced demands of the financial sector. Our extensive fiber network spans longhaul routes and metro networks, providing comprehensive coverage across major financial hubs in North America, Europe and Asia. By leveraging Anova’s proprietary technologies, including our Self-Healing technology, 10 Gig Free Space Optics ( 10G FSO) and FPGA code, financial firms benefit from ultra-low latency and the shortest path routes. Our Self-Healing service ensures uninterrupted connectivity by seamlessly switching between fiber and wireless networks when needed, while FPGA technology optimizes network performance to ensure data is transmitted with unmatched speed and precision.
With these cutting-edge solutions, AFN offers not just fiber connectivity but an unparalleled network experience that delivers superior availability and reliability, ensuring that financial firms maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Purpose-Built for Financial Markets
- Metro Networks and Longhaul Capacity
- Dual Wireless and Fiber Integration
Metro Networks and Longhaul Capacity
Our fiber network offers both metro and longhaul capacity to ensure seamless connectivity across various locations. With up to 99.999% historical uptime, our network provides reliable fiber connectivity and speed vital for high-frequency trading and data transfer.
Dark Fiber and Lit Fiber Options
We offer both dark fiber and lit fiber services to cater to diverse customer needs. Dark fiber allows clients to manage their own network infrastructure for maximum control, while lit fiber provides a managed solution with built-in performance guarantees.
The Power of Hollow-Core Fiber for Ultra-Low Latency
AFN continues to push the boundaries of innovation by integrating hollow-core fiber technology, a groundbreaking advancement in fiber optic solutions. Unlike traditional solid fiber optic cable, hollow-core fiber transmits data through air-filled channels, significantly reducing latency by nearly one-third compared to standard fiber. While this technology is best suited for shorter distances, our ability to strategically combine hollow-core fiber with wireless technology offers a winning formula for achieving the lowest possible latency on key trading routes.
By blending the advantages of hollow-core fiber and wireless networks, Anova provides ultra-fast, low-latency connections crucial for financial firms competing in milliseconds and nanoseconds.
Global Reach with Comprehensive Fiber Network Map
Anova’s extensive fiber network map covers major financial exchanges, metro networks and longhaul routes in key financial markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Our New Jersey Equity Triangle—connecting Mahwah, Secaucus, and Carteret—offers the shortest paths, fastest routes and highest capacity (up to 100 Gbps) for optimal trading performance between the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Client-focused, technology-driven
Fiber & Wireless
Hybrid Integration
AFN has evolved far beyond traditional fiber networks, leading the way with hybrid wireless networks that combine the best of wireless and fiber technologies. We continue to invest in our terrestrial fiber backbone, ensuring seamless integration with our cutting-edge wireless transport systems. Over the years, we’ve expanded our network and developed commercial solutions that provide ultra-low latency connectivity for financial institutions around the globe.
Market Data Solutions
AFN delivers high-performance market data across both metro and long-haul wireless networks, ensuring real-time access to critical financial information. With direct exchange feeds available in both raw and normalized formats, we transmit data over our ultra-low latency wireless network, covering key financial hubs such as metro Chicago and the New Jersey Equity Triangle. Our commitment to speed and accuracy keeps traders ahead of the market.
Global Network Map Footprint
AFN’s global network extends across key financial markets in Asia, Europe and North America, providing the fastest routes and lowest latency for electronic trading. Our expanding network delivers exchange feeds and market connectivity through fiber and wireless transport, ensuring that financial institutions can access the most reliable and secure connections worldwide.