The Internet Business Exchange™ Center – Critical Hubs in the Core Infrastructure of the Internet.

OEC's production datacenter resides inside the world's top IBX center, Equinix along side other companies like AT&T, Google, Lucent, Hotwire, IBM and Yahoo!. To see a video of the facility and its inner workings click here.

This disaster resistant facility is state-of-the art. It features multiple layers of physical security including biometric hand-geometry readers, secure access areas, video monitoring and 24x7x365 armed security guards. In addition the fully redundant temperature control, ventilation and power systems are designed to maintain complete operations at ALL times.

Bandwidth is supplied by InterNap. Our production datacenter has two 20Mbit lines burstable to 100Mbit upload and download. The unique Overlay Network analyzes traffic on major Internet backbones and selects the path of least resistance to deliver information faster and more reliably. This means your trades are delivered as fast as possible.

Why did we choose these companies? It's simple. Speed and Reliability. We could have found datacenter hosting for less expensive, but with the security and redundancy of Equinix and the 100% uptime guarantee of InterNap, you won't find a better solution for your trading needs.

All of our trading servers are dedicated to a single service and fully owned by Open E Cry, LLC. All our servers are monitored 24x7x365. A minimum of three technical support staff members are notified of a slowdown or disruption in our services. Additionally, all our servers are backed up nightly on-site and off-site and we always have spare servers and server parts in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure.

OEC values speed and reliability. We invite you to experience the OEC Trader software built on an infrastructure and designed to meet the most demanding trading needs.

IBXflex IBXflex™ is an infrastructure solution allowing customers to deploy mission-critical operations, equipment and personnel within Equinix IBX® centers. The IBXflex family of products is designed to provide Equinix customers with non-cage space within, or in close proximity to, our IBX centers. These units are designed primarily to support mission-critical, 24-hour operation centers and/or to be used as storage depots for equipment or parts replacement. IBXflex units are equipped with uninterruptible power supply, cutting-edge environmental support systems, and a set of highly sensitive security control systems, similar to the security found throughout Equinix IBX centers. Multimedia Conference Rooms Every IBX® center has a fully multimedia-enabled conference room available to all IBX customers. Biometric Hand Geometry Readers A combination of hundreds of biometric hand geometry readers per IBX® center, an encrypted database and visual confirmation ensure that only authorized customers have appropriate access to our centers. Using Recognition Systems, Inc's Handkey® ll Access Control Reader, Equinix has incorporated proven, biometric technology within the framework of an IBX center's security system. Because authorized personnel must pass through biometric hand scanners at every access point, Equinix is able to keep track of where and when someone has entered and exited a room or cage. Equinix has taken steps to create a comprehensive system where our security personnel has complete knowledge of all individuals in an IBX center, their whereabouts, and activities. Equinix IBX Center Welcome Lobby Every IBX center is staffed with 24-hour security officers to augment the physical security features of the IBX. Visitors are screened upon entry to verify their identity and escorted to their destinations by IBX security staff. A fully monitored "mantrap" separates the welcome lobby area from the main lobby of IBX proper. The shipping and receiving area are walled off from the colocation area making the mantrap the only accessible entryway into the IBX colocation area. All access points in the IBX center are controlled and monitored with biometric hand scanners and CCTV cameras. Operations Center The Operations Center allows the Equinix IBX® staff to monitor operations and ensure round-the-clock availability and reliability. Systems and security are constantly monitored and managed 24 hours a day. Equinix site employees have extensive experience in telecommunications, IP, NT and networking technologies in order to assist customers in all areas of supporting online operations. Through Smart Handsâ„¢, Equinix provides IBX participants with experienced, on-site technical personnel to provide maintenance, installation and assistance with equipment in Equinix IBX centers to help keep our customers' operations running smoothly. Customer Care Area On-site engineers/technicians from our customers require a variety of services from Equinix IBX® centers. To allow efficient maintenance and installation, and to accommodate the demands of lengthy system/software configurations, Equinix care areas include: Individual workstations with telephone and Internet connections Anti-static equipment staging area Kitchen, relaxation area, video game room, shower facilities Shared Conference Rooms Secure loading docks to facilitate equipment arrival Cages, Cabinets and Racks Private and shared caged areas are configured with Equinix's patented overhead cable distribution system, dual AC and DC power distribution raceways, biometric hand geometry readers, and anonymous cabinets. Customers can choose from two standard Equinix cabinet offerings or can elect to use cabinets or racks of their choosing provided they meet Equinix engineering specifications. For shared cabinets, quick cabinet access is always available because the standard cabinet locks are self-powered/kinetic. Locks have a numbered keypad to restrict access to authorized users. For dedicated cages, access is controlled through biometric hand geometry readers. Cable Distribution System To meet our customers' strategic growth plans and their need to respond to fast-changing traffic demands, Equinix's patented cable tray infrastructure allows almost infinitely scalable and flexibly configured interconnections. This unique, patented data distribution system also effectively minimizes interference problems and maintains an orderly cable distribution structure. Cross Connects: Cross Connects are established quickly and easily with 24-hour turnaround from the time a ticket is opened. Choose from four types of cables to connect to the Equinix patch panel or for intra-cabinet wiring: Coax, CAT5, Single-Mode Fiber, Multi-Mode Fiber. Patented overhead cable management system. Separate trays for fiber and copper based cable. Fire Suppression System A state-of-the-art fire suppression system constantly monitors the physical environment for smoke, chemicals and other hazardous materials that might spark a fire. Equinix IBX® centers use a dual-interlock pre-action sprinkler system throughout its facilities. These pipes are dry - filled with compressed air - until two alarm conditions are reached thereby releasing the valve to charge the system. Water is only released in the area when a sprinkler head has lost its seal, or is actuated, due to heat, AND the fire detection system has detected a fire condition. If a head is accidentally knocked off, water does not flow into the system. Any water discharged will be sprinkler-head specific, which will limit the potential for damage caused by over-spray. Redundant and Precise HVAC System Air control is critical in maintaining fast, efficient performance from our customers' equipment. To create the right environment, Equinix IBX® centers are fitted with a comprehensive HVAC system that delivers constant, ideal air conditions. With Equinix's universal policy of N+1 redundancy, each and every IBX center contains a constant, cool environment that is conducive to our customers' mission-critical equipment and operations. Redundant Power and UPS The power systems used in Equinix IBX® centers are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers and are equipped with a level of redundancy that guarantees continuous operation. To ensure that each Equinix IBX center is always operational all the time, a multi-layer power generation system, using the highest grade equipment available, is in place at every IBX center. Conditioned AC and DC power with two independent A & B power buses, respectively, are available to customers. In addition, UPS, battery and diesel generators back up every IBX power system. CCTV Digital Recorders All aspects of the IBX® center are monitored and recorded via color, hi-resolution digital video cameras. CCTV digital camera coverage of entire center, including cages, with archival system. CCTV integrated with access control and alarm system. Motion-detection for lighting and CCTV coverage.

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