How Do Market Makers Utilize Dedicated Low-Latency Connections (Like Cross-Connects) for RFQ Platforms?

Cross-connects are direct, private, fiber optic cables linking the market maker's server to the exchange's matching engine within the same data center. They bypass the public internet and external network infrastructure, offering the lowest possible latency.

Market makers use them to ensure their RFQ responses are delivered and processed with maximum speed, directly enhancing their quote competitiveness and fill rate.