Connectivity

In order to capture the multicast data feed, participants require leased line connection to QSE’s data centres. The current bandwidth recommendation is 1MB. For direct connection, kindly contact realtime@qe.qa

Alternatively, the data feed can be made available via a site-to-site IPSec VPN (Virtual Private Network) between the participant and the Exchange. Performance is not guaranteed with this solution (with the possible loss of messages or delays).

In both cases and for resiliency considerations, it is recommended to have two connections (to the primary site and the secondary site of QSE) and receive the production market feed from both connections (both connections active). Furthermore, the connection to QSE secondary site would be used to receive the market feed from QSE DR Site in case of a disaster on QSE primary site.