Systems Information - Amex Access Network

* * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * *
Until now, member firms have connected to the Amex Access Network (AAN) using approved telecom vendors through point-to-point T1 lines or through an extranet service.
The Secure Financial Transaction Infrastructure (SFTI) network, built and operated by the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC), offers more resilient access to the SIAC data centers through multiple access centers throughout the tri-state area as well as in Boston and Chicago. SFTI will replace the existing methods of connecting to AAN according to the following schedule:
As of April 1, 2003 all new requests for connectivity to AAN must be via SFTI.

By December 31, 2003 all existing connections to AAN must be migrated to SFTI.
For more information on SFTI, go to http://sfti.siac.com/ and click on General Overview, or call 866-USE-SIAC (866-873-7422).

Technical Documentation
Description Version/Date Download
         Amex Access Network Overview
  • A management-level overview of the Amex Access Network (AAN) that explains the function, benefits, and architecture of the AAN.
3/15/02
         Service Offerings
  • A description of the services available to Amex external users via AAN.
Version 1.0
2/20/03
         AAN Test External User Guide
  • A description of the purpose and benefits of the AAN Test and steps users need to take to gain access.
Version 1.0
2/20/03
         AAN to SFTI Migration Guide 
  • AAN is no longer available for access via direct connections or extranet connections. All new users of AAN must access AAN via SFTI. All existing users must migrate to SFTI by December 31, 2003.

    To become acquainted with SFTI and understand the SFTI connectivity sales and service process, click on http://sfti.siac.com/

Amex Access Network Application User Guides
Description Version/Date Download
         IDCE Front End User Manual 
  • For users accessing the Intra-day Comparison for Equities system by web browser  

    NOTE: The Manual is a 20MB self extracting ZIP file. After saving the file to your computer, double-click on the file to open it.

Version 1.0
6/12/02
         External Testing Guide for Remote IDCE Terminal Users 
  • Guide to testing access to the Intra-day Comparison for Equities system via AAN.
Version 1.0
5/23/02
        Using MDDX
  • For information on the Market Data Distribution External Interface (MDDX), send an e-mail to jtabbone@siac.com