Nasdaq, founded in 1971, is a global technology company that operates stock exchanges and provides mission-critical infrastructure to the financial industry. Its systems power more than 130 markets worldwide and facilitate trading across over 50 countries. The company maintains listings for approximately 4,000 companies with a combined market value of $14 trillion.
The firm's technical operations span several domains central to modern financial markets. These include automated trading systems, surveillance tools, risk management platforms, and financial crime prevention. Its technology underpins market operations for banks, brokers, regulators, exchanges, and listed companies.
Two key divisions drive its commercial activity. The Financial Technology division helps institutions modernize operations and combat financial crime. The Capital Access Platforms division provides analytics and intelligence to companies navigating public markets. Both divisions require substantial data center and network infrastructure to support low-latency, high-availability financial systems.
