International derivatives marketplace CME Group has launched the CME Network Service Provider (NSP) connectivity option.

Clients are now able to order connections via a resilient, fully managed service from leading global network service providers with access to the following EBS services:

• EBS Workstation – EBS UI on client managed hardware
• CPT FIX
• CME STP
• EBS Direct LCI
• iLink CGW
• Credit Screened TCP MDP

CME NSP is an alternative connectivity option to the Client Delivery Network (CDN). This connectivity solution is suitable for clients who do not wish to manage the connections themselves or are not located in close proximity to CME data centres. It includes a shared EBS EConnect connection or a shared EBS Globex Hub connection, supplied by the CME-approved Network Service Provider.