Our client is a Chicago-based group of quantitative proprietary trading firms specializing in global derivatives. They sought to build a low-latency system to enhance their trading operations but faced challenges due to a lack of leadership and expertise.

Challenges

The primary challenge was the lack of guidance and leadership in building a low-latency system. Their engineers needed expert advice to architect a system that could provide competitive advantages in terms of speed and reliability. Without this guidance, they risked encountering future pitfalls related to connectivity and latency.

The Solution

We provided the necessary leadership and guidance, working closely with their engineers. We advised them on best practices for building low-latency systems, helping them avoid potential pitfalls and set the right course to achieve their goal of a leading low-latency system.

Results

With our guidance, the client cut their development time by 60%, accelerating their time to market and ensuring their system was built to the highest standards of performance and reliability. This significant achievement gave them a competitive edge in the market.

Testimonial: “Working with SiS was a game-changer for our firm. Their expertise in low-latency systems was invaluable. They provided the guidance and leadership our engineers needed to build a top-tier trading system. With their help, we cut our development time by 60%, a significant achievement that has given us a competitive edge in the market. We view SiS not just as a service provider, but as a strategic partner in our ongoing success.” – Senior Executive, Chicago-based Quantitative Proprietary Trading Firm