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HONG KONG – May 4, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community today announced it will be exhibiting at the Asia-Pacific Trading Summit. The event is being held at JW Marriott, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong on May 10.

A full-day event is planned with over 40 speakers delivering content relevant for both traders and technologists. The event will cover current issues faced by the institutional trading community, provide opportunities for interaction with market participants, policy makers and solution providers. Among topics to be discussed include MSCI inclusion, the future of trading, Sell-side value added and emerging trends, blockchain/DLT applications, MiFID II update and ATF buy-side priorities.

IPC’s experts will be onsite to further the conversation around customer’s industry challenges and the solutions IPC can provide, such as, connectivity which is critical for financial market participants relying on trading partners around the world. Solely focused on these critical trading communications demands, IPC’s Connexus Cloud is a high-performance Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for data, voice and enterprise connectivity. The IPC Connexus Cloud help firms trade faster, scale rapidly, achieve greater agility, productivity and efficiency.

The IPC Connexus Cloud portfolio includes data connectivity solutions consisting of Connexus Extranet, Connexus Ethernet and Connexus WAN as well as voice solutions consisting of Connexus Voice and Trader Voice services. IPC’s Financial Markets Network interconnects global financial centers and enables access to more than 6,000 market participant locations across 700 cities in more than 60 countries.

IPC executives will be at booth C3 at the event. Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – May 3, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced today its scheduled attendance at the 15^th Annual TMX Equities Trading Conference on May 9, 2018, at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Ontario.

Industry experts will provide insights on the Canadian equities markets including the regulatory landscape and Canada’s equity market structure issues, and attendees are anticipated to take part in engaging discussions regarding industry trends and networking opportunities at the conference.

The conference is sponsored by the Canadian Security Traders Association, Inc. (CSTA), whose purpose is to promote and improve the ethics and business standards among those, wherever situated, who are engaged in the business of buying, selling or trading in securities; to maintain communication with self-regulatory organizations and local and national governments and their agencies in respect of the regulation of the markets in which securities are traded; and to foster cooperation among all segments of the world-wide securities industry in order to enhance free and open markets for the mutual benefit of its membership and in the best interests of investors, foreign or domestic.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

HONG KONG – May 2, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community today announced it will attend FISD Hong Kong. The event is scheduled to take place on May 7 at Morgan Stanley, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Hosted by Morgan Stanley, the event will cover topics such as, exchange connects and recent “connect” partnerships in equities and derivatives. Panelists will elaborate on key questions of cost, target audience, MOS agreements and Index licensing. Industry experts will also discuss cloud computing and market data analysis, with particular focus on the benefits of cloud services in big data analysis and the increased ability to produce high probability outcomes. Danny Lee, Director Asia-Pacific, Financial Markets Networks at IPC will be participating to the panel: “Share a ride on the fastest connectivity between Chicago and Tokyo”.

IPC has announced recently the launch of a new managed service in collaboration with Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) which provides a one-stop-shop for international connectivity between JPX and the financial markets in Chicago with simpler, faster and lower cost global connectivity for latency sensitive users.

Connectivity is essential for financial market participants relying on trading partners around the world. Solely focused on these critical trading communications demands, IPC’s Connexus Cloud is a high-performance Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for data, voice and enterprise connectivity. The IPC Connexus Cloud helps firms trade faster, scale rapidly, achieve greater agility, productivity and efficiency.

The IPC Connexus Cloud portfolio includes data connectivity solutions consisting of Connexus Extranet, Connexus Ethernet and Connexus WAN as well as voice solutions consisting of Connexus Voice and Trader Voice services. IPC’s Financial Markets Network interconnects global financial centers and enables access to more than 6,000 market participant locations across 700 cities in more than 60 countries.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – April 30, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced today its attendance at FISD Toronto. The May 1 event will be hosted by TMX at its offices.

Among the topics expected to be discussed at the event are new opportunities for investment in the small-cap markets including cryptocurrencies and the benefits and demands of alternative data.

Financial market participants rely on trading partners around the world and are handling massive amounts of data, so cannot afford to have connectivity issues hinder generating alpha, sourcing liquidity or mitigating risk. Solely focused on these critical trading communications demands, IPC’s Connexus Cloud is a high-performance Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for data, voice and enterprise connectivity.  The IPC Connexus Cloud helps firms trade faster, scale rapidly, achieve greater agility, productivity and efficiency. The IPC Connexus Cloud portfolio includes data connectivity solutions consisting of Connexus Extranet, Connexus Ethernet and Connexus WAN as well as voice solutions consisting of Connexus Voice and Trader Voice services. IPC’s Financial Markets Network interconnects global financial centers and enables access to more than 6,000 market participant locations across 700 cities in more than 60 countries.

The Financial Information Services Association of the Software & Information Industry Association provides a neutral business forum for exchanges, market data vendors, specialist data providers, brokerage firms, investment managers and banks to help address business and technical issues related to the distribution, management, administration and use of market data within the financial sector.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – April 23, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced today that it has won the 2018 Best Sell-Side Trading Communications System for its Unigy platform, marking the third time it has been selected for this prestigious Waters Sell-Side Technology Award. IPC was chosen because its Unigy platform technology displays the best in design simplicity, user-friendliness, high availability, support for simultaneous incoming and outbound calls, voice recording and archiving.

“We are honored that IPC’s Unigy platform is being recognized for the third time by such acclaimed industry bodies,” said Bob Santella, Chief Executive Officer of IPC.  “As trading dynamics demand more nimble, flexible, and scalable solutions, Unigy continues to empower financial markets regulated users by serving their mission critical communication and collaboration needs. Unigy makes the entire trading environment more efficient, robust, and productive, using standards-based technology and a services-oriented architecture to bring elasticity and scalability to financial organizations.”

Built on industry open standards, Unigy enables a compelling ROI, allowing IPC customers to drive productivity but also manage operational complexity and cost. Unigy’s design and high availability structure is distinct from generic enterprise productivity stacks because it combines an adaptable software-based delivery model with BCP options that scale up or down, meeting corporate policy and risk tolerance needs while reducing total cost of ownership.

“This was a highly competitive category, but for the third time in the history of the Sell-Side Technology Awards, IPC’s Unigy platform emerged top, underlining the firm’s continued leadership in this space,” said Victor Anderson, editor-in-chief of Waters magazine and WatersTechnology.

Unigy features one of the industry’s largest, most diverse portfolios of PC, endpoint device, and mobile applications, accessible across the entire trading workflow for the greatest collaboration benefits. IPC’s IQ/MAX Touch endpoint has an intuitive, highly flexible touch screen interface with multiple ways to continually inform, shorten steps, and accelerate workflows. For trading fluidity throughout an enterprise, the compact Pulse endpoint provides instantaneous, seamless access to help reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Back office, middle office, and other regulated users connect with traders on a single platform. Endpoints allow traders to prioritize incoming calls, access dedicated point-to-point connections and one-button instant dialing, along with multiple handsets, intercoms, and speaker channels. Unigy traders can quickly find individuals in a single directory and reach out via voice, text, or chat. Unigy applications like FastFind help traders rapidly search contacts and launch a call, email, or IM in less than two seconds. QuickDial provides click-to-dial functionality from Outlook, a local contact directory, application, or website. Features for line sharing allow PBX users to monitor line status and access Unigy private wires (MRD, ARD, Hoot) and dial tone lines to make, receive, or join existing calls, providing a broader range of access throughout an enterprise.

About the Sell-Side Technology Awards

Hosted by Waters magazine, WatersTechnology and Sell-Side Technology, the Sell-Side Technology Awards recognize the leading technologies and third-party vendors in their area of expertise, through an auditable and transparent methodology developed and managed by WatersTechnology’s senior journalists, headed up by editor-in-chief Victor Anderson.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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NEW YORK – April 18, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, will attend the FISD Technology Forum in New York City. The April 26 event will be hosted by Morgan Stanley at its offices.

Topics expected to be discussed at the event include market data in the cloud, data-driven infrastructures and the role of technology in the rise of alternative data. The Financial Information Services Association of the Software & Information Industry Association provides a neutral business forum for exchanges, market data vendors, specialist data providers, brokerage firms, investment managers and banks to help address business and technical issues related to the distribution, management, administration and use of market data within the financial sector.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected.Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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NEW YORK – April 12, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, will attend the FISD Chicago Member Mixer. The April 19 event will be hosted by CME Group at its offices.

Bluford (Blu) Putnam, managing director and chief economist at CME Group, will deliver the keynote, “Event Risk and Dynamic Probability Risk Metrics.” Mr. Putnam will discuss how price and volume action data from CME Group markets is being used to predict how market participants may potentially react to upcoming anticipated market events.

IPC’s Global Exchange Reach, a premier, industry-leading connectivity solution that enables exchanges, alternative trading systems (ATSs), multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) and other liquidity venues located in one part of the world to attract order flow and distribute market data in new geographies, is in production for Singapore Exchange (SGX) in North America, where IPC manages the SGX Chicago Hub at CME Group’s facility in Aurora, Illinois.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc and LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected.Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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NEW YORK – April 4, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced today that it will attend FIX Trading Community’s 2018 Americas Trading Briefing. The April 9 event will be hosted by Goldman Sachs at its offices in New York City.

Senior decision makers from the buy-side, sell-side, vendor and exchanges/ECN community will attend the event which will explore such issues as “MiFID II, Best Execution and Global Regulation,” “The Cryptocurrency Wave in the Financial Markets” and “Top Priorities for OMS/EMS Platforms.”

FIX Trading Community is the non-profit, industry-driven standards body at the heart of global trading. The organization is independent and neutral, dedicated to addressing real business and regulatory issues impacting multi-asset trading in global markets through standardisation, delivering operational efficiency, increased transparency, and reduced costs and risks for all market participants.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc or LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader that powers financial markets globally. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With customers first and always, we collaborate with each to understand their individual needs to help make them secure, productive and compliant within our connected community. Through service excellence, long-developed expertise and a focus on innovation and community, we provide agile and efficient ways for our customers to accelerate their ability to adapt to the ever–changing requirements for advanced data networks, compliance and collaboration with all counter-parties across the financial markets. Learn more at www.ipc.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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NEW YORK – March 21, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced today that it will attend InvestOps USA 2018, March 26-27 at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa Bay, FL.

InvestOps USA is the biggest gathering of buy side heads of investment operations in the U.S. At the event, IPC executives will showcase its product portfolio and solutions that enhance front-to-back cross-asset investment operations and address the biggest infrastructure pain points in investment operations.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc or LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader that powers financial markets globally. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With customers first and always, we collaborate with each to understand their individual needs to help make them secure, productive and compliant within our connected community. Through service excellence, long-developed expertise and a focus on innovation and community, we provide agile and efficient ways for our customers to accelerate their ability to adapt to the ever–changing requirements for advanced data networks, compliance and collaboration with all counter-parties across the financial markets. Learn more at www.ipc.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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LONDON – March 14, 2018 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, today announced that it will be sponsoring and speaking at the annual Women in Finance Summit. The summit is a one-day conference taking place at the Royal Garden Hotel in London on March 22, 2018.

At the event, IPC’s experts will join global senior executives from financial services, business organizations, regulatory bodies and governments to discuss topical industry issues. Keynotes and panel discussions throughout the day will cover barriers to women in the industry, gender pay regulations and ways to drive permanent, sustainable change across financial services. IPC’s Global Head of Channel Management, Maria-Angélica Latorre, will be moderating and interviewing CxO-level women leading in the financial services world on how to align passion with skill and finding the key components to a successful career in financial services.

Maria-Angélica Latorre is also one of the leaders of IPC’s recently launched Diversity and Inclusion Program. This company initiative will reinforce long-held company values and foster a greater sense of diversity and inclusiveness among all employees. The program focuses on engaging employees by improving support and development, as well as renewing its commitment to continuously attract, retain and nurture the best industry talent and promote a sense of belonging throughout IPC.

Market participants interested in speaking to IPC’s subject matter experts can schedule a meeting with us at the event or email us. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter @IPC_Systems_Inc or LinkedIn.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader that powers financial markets globally. We help customers anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With customers first and always, we collaborate with each to understand their individual needs to help make them secure, productive and compliant within our connected community. Through service excellence, long-developed expertise and a focus on innovation and community, we provide agile and efficient ways for our customers to accelerate their ability to adapt to the ever–changing requirements for advanced networks, compliance and collaboration with all counterparties across the financial markets. www.ipc.com

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.