197: Haim Ben Ami – Accelerating High-Speed Traders to Higher Speeds

This podcast episode delves into the high-stakes world of low-latency trading, revealing the fierce competition among traders to secure microsecond advantages that can cost millions. Haim illustrates the technological evolution from fiber optics to microwave and, more recently, to shortwave technology, which is becoming the industry standard for long-distance connections. The episode highlights how trading firms leverage unique algorithms and advanced hardware like FPGAs to gain a competitive edge, emphasizing the need for constant adaptation as the race for zero latency continues to evolve, both technologically and geographically.