CIX Readiness Questionnaire - Get Started with Smarter Trading

CIX will be co-located in Equinix TR2 and will have a UAT environment ready shortly for connectivity testing, with a fast follow for functional certification testing. This questionnaire is aimed to assist CIX in proactive planning efforts and information gathering to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. CIX will use this information to track connectivity provisioning and configuring the needed gateways in preparation for testing.

The time taken to complete this questionnaire is greatly appreciated and if you should have any further questions please reach out to operations@thecix.ca.

General Information

Full Name*

Firm*

Email*

Your target timeline for readiness for UAT testing and certification*

The back office dependency that impacts your ability to complete testing and certification*

Subscriber Connection Information

The below are questions regarding the type and quantity of connections you will need. While some of this information is in reference to both UAT and production, the questions regarding quantity are in reference to production only, specific to the maximum number of sessions/connections required.

Type of connection(s) required (please check all that apply)*

How many Order Entry sessions will you require to accommodate all clients (not just those currently showing interest)?*

How many FIX drop copies will you require to accommodate all clients (not just those currently showing interest)?*

How will you receive and consume the Market Data?*

Network Connectivity

The CIX are co-located in TR2. Below are some questions about connectivity preferences.As a part of our policy in regards to Information Security, CIX will not be providing Internet-based, un-encrypted connectivity.

Do you have a Point of Presence (PoP) in Equinix TR2?*

Will you be expecting network redundancy from multiple data centres?*

What is your network connectivity choice at TR2?*

If not co-located at TR2, how will you connect to TR2?*

Contacts

Please provide primary contacts for the different aspects of on-boarding the CIX, depending on your requirements.

Primary Technical Contact*

Primary Technical Contact Email*

Network Contact

Network Contact Email

Market Data Contact

Market Data Contact Email

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