Cloud Access Point Connectivity for Eurex

This document is a technical report detailing the Cloud Access Point initiative aimed at enhancing Eurex connectivity through Google Cloud. The report outlines the motivation behind the project, which is to broaden Eurex services and extend its client base by providing low-latency market data and order execution capabilities. It describes the target audience, including retail banks, brokers, and trading participants who require reliable access to trading systems without the need for local IT infrastructure. The report also discusses the benefits of utilizing Google Cloud, such as lower barriers for entry, cost-effective disaster recovery options, and improved data ingestion and distribution. Furthermore, it presents the technical architecture for connecting customers to the T7 trading system via the Cloud Access Point, addressing challenges and the scope of the proof of concept (PoC) test. The document concludes with an invitation for participation in testing the Cloud Access Point during its private preview phase.