ISE Announces Selection of Equinix as Primary Data Center

New Facility will Support Rollout of the New Global Trading System
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
The International Securities Exchange (ISE) today announced that it has signed
an agreement with Equinix to serve as the primary data center for its new Global
Trading System (GTS), scheduled to begin its rollout in late 2010. Equinix will
provide a Tier 3+, state-of-the art facility that is highly reliable and will
accommodate future growth requirements of the exchange. The new data center will
also support co-location for ISE member firms as well as connectivity to other
key financial exchanges and market data providers.

"Over the past several months, we have conducted a rigorous review of our data
center strategy and future requirements, and have surveyed many of our customers
for their future needs. We are very pleased to have selected Equinix as our
primary data center provider given their strong reputation and track record of
reliability, security, customer service, and opportunities for our customers to
consolidate multiple connections," said Daniel Friel, ISE`s Chief Information
Officer. "By signing this agreement, we are well positioned to support a smooth
implementation of the new Global Trading System in late 2010, and are providing
a data center solution that meets our customers` needs."

"We`re delighted that the ISE has selected Equinix to serve as the primary data
center for its new Global Trading System," added John Knuff, Director of Global
Business Development for Equinix. "Our rapidly-expanding New York campus is
quickly becoming the venue of choice for major organizations such as ISE that
need to work with a data center partner that can support their broad reach and
extensive client base. We look forward to hosting ISE`s member firms and key
technology partners in our scalable, network-rich environment, and supporting
their long-term business within our financial ecosystem."

ISE Background

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) operates the world`s largest equity
options exchange and offers options trading on over 2,000 underlying equity,
ETF, index, and FX products. As the first all-electronic options exchange in the
U.S., ISE transformed the options industry by creating efficient markets through
innovative market structure and technology. Regulated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and a member-owner of The Options Clearing Corporation
(OCC), ISE provides investors with a transparent marketplace for price and
liquidity discovery on centrally cleared options products. ISE continues to
expand its marketplace through the ongoing development of enhanced trading
functionality, new products, and market data services. As a complement to its
options business, ISE has expanded its reach into multiple asset classes through
strategic investments in financial marketplaces that foster technology
innovation and market efficiency. Through minority investments, ISE participates
in the securities lending and equities markets.

ISE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eurex, a leading global derivatives
exchange. Eurex itself is jointly owned by Deutsche Börse AG (Ticker: DB1) and
SIX Swiss Exchange AG. Together, Eurex and ISE are the global market leader in
individual equity and equity index derivatives. For more information, visit
www.ise.com.

About Equinix

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) provides global data center services that ensure
the vitality of the information-driven world. Global enterprises, content and
financial companies, and network service providers rely upon Equinix's insight
and expertise to protect and connect their most valued information assets.
Equinix operates 42 International Business Exchange(tm) (IBX(r)) data centers
across 18 markets in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Important information about Equinix is routinely posted on the investor
relations page of its website located at www.equinix.com/investors. We encourage
you to check Equinix's website regularly for the most up-to-date information.

International Securities Exchange
Molly H. McGregor, 212-897-0275
mmcgregor@ise.com

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