Federal Register #SR-ISE-2026-27

SEC Notice: Nasdaq ISE, LLC Proposed Rule Change for Data Center Connectivity Services

This opportunity concerns a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE, LLC, as published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regarding data center connectivity services: - Government buyer: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Trading and Markets - OEM/vendor: Nasdaq ISE, LLC (Exchange) - Service requested: Non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet fiber connectivity within Nasdaq ISE, LLC data center halls - Includes monthly recurring fees for cross-connects - Bundled pricing available for 1, 6, 12, 18, or 24 cross-connects - No installation fees; only monthly service charges - All non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet connectivity must be provided, administered, supplied, inventoried, and audited directly by Nasdaq ISE, LLC - Third-party provision of these services is prohibited - The new fee structure is lower than comparable offerings from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - No specific hardware products or part numbers are listed; the procurement is for ongoing managed connectivity services - The change aims to enhance oversight, integrity, and standardization of the Exchange's data center connectivity infrastructure

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE, LLC to amend Rule General 8 regarding intrafirm cabinet connectivity. The amendment expressly lists non-contiguous intrafirm cabinet connectivity as a subset of Fiber connectivity and changes the fee structure by introducing ongoing monthly fees and eliminating installation fees. The proposal aims to enhance the integrity and oversight of the Exchange's data center connectivity infrastructure by centralizing administration and management of these services. The proposed fees are lower than comparable fees charged by the New York Stock Exchange, and the change is effective immediately.

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