26 March 2026

Nasdaq Direct Access – Low-Latency ITCH/OUCH Integration

EPAM B2BITS introduces Nasdaq Direct Access, a low-latency solution designed for direct integration with Nasdaq market data and order entry protocols. The offering includes production-ready implementations of ITCH (market data) and OUCH (order entry), suitable for high-performance trading environments.

The solution enables your systems to:

  • Consume full-depth, order-level ITCH market data with deterministic performance
  • Submit, modify, and cancel orders via OUCH with minimal latency overhead
  • Maintain session integrity with automatic recovery and sequence handling
  • Integrate into existing trading stacks with minimal architectural changes

Core capabilities:

  • Complete ITCH and OUCH protocol coverage aligned with Nasdaq specifications
  • Optimized feed handler for efficient order book reconstruction and updates
  • High-throughput OUCH engine for reliable order lifecycle management
  • Built-in session management including reconnection and gap recovery
  • Deployment flexibility for co-located and distributed environments
  • 24×7 operational support for production systems

This solution is intended to reduce development overhead while providing predictable performance characteristics required for latency-sensitive trading workflows.

Please let us know if you would like detailed technical documentation or to schedule a deep-dive session.

For more details, please contact Special b2bits sales.

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