MEDIA RELEASE PR36140
IPC Expands Global Network Coverage with Collaboration from 2Connect Bahrain
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
IPC and 2Connect Collaboration Enables Direct Connectivity Between Leading
Financial Centers in Manama, Dubai, Europe and Asia Pacific
IPC Systems, the leading provider of indispensable communications solutions to financial services firms,
today announced that it has expanded its global network coverage through a partnership with 2Connect
Bahrain. This partnership dramatically reduces the installation time to connect Bahrain with trading venues
across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Today's news follows IPC's recent announcement of the expansion of its
Enterprise Voice Service (EVS) in Hong Kong and Singapore and completion of multiple network capacity
upgrades worldwide.
Underscoring IPC's commitment to servicing the needs of its global customer-base, IPC partnered with
2Connect Bahrain, a leading telecommunications service provider that offers an innovative portfolio of voice
and data services within Bahrain, the Middle East region and Europe. The partnership enables IPC to take
advantage of the network and expertise of 2Connect to deliver its services effectively and reliably to financial
services firms based in Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This investment in the network
infrastructure technology will provide IPC's customers the most efficient connection highway to reach clients
and execution venues across this region.
The new partnership will provide IPC's customers in the region access to IPC's global network platform,
ensuring fast, secure, reliable access to a community of more than 3,600 on-net financial sites worldwide.
Firms in the region can leverage IPC's on-net community to connect more rapidly to trading partners in the
Middle East across a resilient and diverse network dedicated to traders. The presence in Bahrain and the
relationship with 2Connect increases IPC's global network presence and provides direct connectivity to an
increasingly important and growing market-moving financial center.
"With a focus on the needs of our customer-base, IPC continues to invest in its network to provide access to
the global financial services community, resilient connectivity and scalable capacity our customers depend
on," said Mathew Whitmore, Program Manager for IPC Network Services Operations. "The working
partnership between IPC and 2Connect Bahrain is another important step in supporting financial service firms
to compete effectively in the modern market place."
"2Connect understands the Middle East data communication market and the importance of network
resiliency and quality of service for IPC and their clients," said Rick Hillson, vice president, Customer
Operations, 2Connect. "We're committed to the partnership with IPC and to support their expansion into
Bahrain and the GCC region."
The connectivity in Bahrain will form part of a Middle Eastern hub connecting Europe and Asia with an ultra-
resilient, secure global financial network supported by IPC's unmatched 24/7/365 proactive service
management to facilitate high performance trading on a global scale.
About IPC
IPC is a leading provider of indispensable financial trading communications solutions to the world's leading
financial services firms and global enterprises. With 35 years of expertise and innovation, IPC provides its
customers with global systems and solutions, as well as a suite of products and enhanced services that
includes advanced Voice-over-IP technology and integrated network and 24x7x365 management services in
more than 60 countries. Based in Jersey City, N.J., IPC has approximately 900 employees throughout the
Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information, visit www.ipc.com.
About 2Connect WLL
2Connect is a leading telecommunications service provider that offers an innovative portfolio of voice and
data services that includes advanced internet and IP based solutions guaranteed by an independent state-of-
the-art network and IT consulting support. 2Connect creates a new, energetic and dynamic LINK between its
customers and the next generation of telecommunications services.
Media Contacts
Maurizio Capuzzo Matt Pennachio
IPC Systems, Inc. Ruder Finn for IPC
+1-201-253-2025 +1-212-715-1613
maurizio.capuzzo@ipc.com pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com
SOURCE: IPC Systems
CONTACT: Maurizio Capuzzo,
IPC Systems, Inc.,
+1-201-253-2025,
maurizio.capuzzo@ipc.com;
or Matt Pennachio,
Ruder Finn for IPC,
+1-212-715-1613,
pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com
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