Options Technology, the tech provider underpinning some of the CFD providers and prop firms, has activated what it says is the first commercially accessible quantum computing capability for New York City’s capital markets.

According to the tech firm, capital markets face a new constraint where firms collect more data than their existing infrastructure can simulate, optimize and stress-test in real time. The new offering aims to address this challenge.

“Quantum computing is no longer theoretical for capital markets, it’s becoming a practical tool for specific, high-value problems,” commented Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology. “What matters now is controlled, secure access.

Quantum Node Goes Live in NYC

Options has reportedly deployed the quantum system in a New York data center operated by Digital Realty and linked it to its low-latency global infrastructure fabric.

Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging technology grounded in quantum mechanics rather than classical physics. It holds the potential to transform financial analysis and risk management by offering vastly superior processing power.

This computational capability aims to enable the industry to tackle complex problems and simulations that are currently beyond the reach of traditional computing systems.

Quantum architectures can address those problems by exploring complex probability distributions in parallel. Options’ model allows clients to direct specific workloads to quantum systems while maintaining existing CPU and GPU-based engines for the bulk of production tasks, reducing the need for major architectural change.

Targeting Portfolio Optimisation and Derivatives Risk

Options is pitching the service at capital markets workloads that combine heavy simulation with probabilistic modelling, such as large-scale portfolio optimisation and derivatives risk analytics.

Options has been expanding its offering in the trading space, including collaborating with other tech providers. More recently, it has expanded its partnership with trading technology firm oneZero.

The move strengthened their long-standing collaboration aimed at supporting banks and financial institutions with advanced trading connectivity and data solutions.

Additionally, Options formed a partnership with Swiss online broker Dukascopy to provide customers with real-time US equities market data, fully integrated into Options’ existing technology stack.