Making Low-Latency Trading Possible With the Right Compute Foundation

A management investment firm in New York upgraded to HPE ProLiant servers powered by AMD EPYC™ processors through CDW to support high-performance low-latency trading and set a foundation for long-term data center strategy.

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Downtime Costs. Modernization Keeps Pace.

54%

of IT and data center leaders said their most recent significant outage cost more than $100,000.¹

51%

of workloads are in the public cloud today, with an additional 7% expected in the next 12 months.²

How can financial services organizations modernize compute for faster transactions while reducing the risk and cost of performance disruptions?

A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

Split-Second Trades Need Zero Hesitation From Infrastructure

In the financial world, speed is the edge. This customer needed high-performance low-latency compute to support split-second trading transactions and keep performance steady when demand spikes. The goal was simple. Keep systems moving at market speed without the infrastructure getting in the way.

The firm also needed a path forward that didn’t feel rushed. With performance and reliability on the line, they wanted room to test, validate and scale with confidence.

THE TURNING POINT

A Phased Server Refresh Built for Speed and Standardization

CDW partnered with AMD to deliver HPE ProLiant servers powered by AMD EPYC™ processors. The approach was phased to support alignment, testing and performance proof before the broader rollout.

Rather than treating this as a one-time purchase, CDW helped the firm treat it like a decision that would shape what came next: Validate performance now, then standardize on a cleaner foundation for future builds.

CDW Configuration Services

CDW helped streamline deployment by supporting configuration and integration so the customer could move faster without putting extra load on internal teams.

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CDW Hybrid Infrastructure

CDW supports infrastructure modernization from performance and capacity planning to implementation so environments are built to scale and stay resilient.

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THE RESULTS

A Top-Tier Server Engagement That Opened the Door to What’s Next

IT professional managing servers while working on a laptop in a data center.

After successful testing, the firm committed to standardizing on AMD and CDW moving forward. The work also created space for smarter long-term decisions. The firm took a strategic pause in purchasing to align on a broader long-term data center strategy. That strategy is now backed by real performance results and a partner they trust.

Here’s Why It Worked:

The solution prioritized low latency and high performance where it mattered most in trading transactions.
A phased approach made room for testing, validation and smarter scaling decisions.
Strong coordination across CDW, AMD and HPE kept execution tight and outcomes clear.
Trust was built through expertise, follow-through and a plan that supported long-term strategy, not just short-term speed.

What’s Next?

With AMD standardization in place and the compute foundation proven, the firm is positioned to move forward with a long-term data center roadmap that keeps performance steady as workloads evolve.