NexTrend receives its data feeds over dedicated Frame Relay networks backed up by redundant networks and satellite broadcast. Database servers are grouped into load sharing redundant networks. Critical communications equipment is also backed up. In the event of power failure, battery powered UPS systems backed up by a diesel powered generator seamlessly provide electrical power until utilities are fully restored. Adequate for basic functionality, with some loss of performance for Level II features.
Analysis is a fully redundant interactive system.
Typical inquiry to response time is less than one second from anywhere in the world. The NexTrend system design overcomes most of the problems experienced by other quote vendors on the Internet. Slow response is often due to server and switch delays as messages are handed off to other providers and networks. Internet connections are satisfactory at 56 Kbps modem speeds. Interactive NexTrend service can be accomplished through a local area network to high speed Internet or Frame Relay port connections.