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Proximity hosting

Quick definition

Proximity hosting refers to any non-primary colocation site that offers a latency advantage due to its closeness to the matching engine, typically located within the same city or nearby.

What is Proximity hosting?

For instance, any hosting location in New York or New Jersey could be considered a proximity hosting site for Nasdaq, whose primary colocation is in Carteret.

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