Telstra announced it is collaborating with Equinix, to enhance the Telstra Octagon financial services solution and expand global access and direct connectivity between North America and eight of the world?s major futures and commodities exchanges. Developed as a purpose-built solution for capital markets and fintech companies in North America, Telstra Octagon uses Telstra?s ultra-low latency global networks to support high-frequency trading activities. With Telstra?s financial trading solution available on Platform Equinix, Telstra can now offer financial organizations enhanced network connectivity, as well as access to Equinix data center, colocation and Equinix Fabric? interconnection services adjacent to the exchanges. This combination gives Telstra Octagon users ? including financial organizations, investors, trading firms and their customers ? expanded trading capabilities, as well as broader support for their global network requirements through expanded connectivity, cloud and IP delivery options.