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Daiwa Institute of Research

Connect to Daiwa Institute of Research services using Equinix Fabric to establish secure, private connectivity for financial institutions and other enterprises. This connection provides direct access to Daiwa's system infrastructure solutions. For details, visit Daiwa Institute of Research Multi-Cloud Common Platform or Daiwa Institute of Research D-Suite.

D-Suite Service​

D-Suite is a system infrastructure offering that includes a shared multi-cloud platform. It supports public cloud operations by providing three core functions and integrates with existing Equinix environments.

24/7 Operations Monitoring Service

Monitoring data from your public cloud environment, along with alerts from managed monitoring services, are aggregated into the shared multi-cloud platform. These are continuously monitored and operated by the Daiwa Institute of Research Operations Center, ensuring uninterrupted service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Financial-Grade Security Services

A suite of security functions essential for cloud-based system operations is provided, including antivirus protection, anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, privileged ID management, and security configuration audits. The operational environment is designed to meet stringent industry standards and is widely adopted by financial institutions.

Flexible Multi-Cloud Connectivity Network

The network hub provides stable and scalable connectivity, enabling the integration of public cloud services and bandwidth expansion as needed. In addition to infrastructure services, D-Suite delivers end-to-end support that includes system architecture design, migration, deployment, operations, and workforce training.

Prerequisites​

Connection Capabilities​

  • Connection Types: Daiwa supports connections from Ports and Network Elements (NE). The most suitable method will be confirmed during discussions with the customer.
  • Bandwidth Options: Supported bandwidths include 10 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 200 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. Other bandwidth options may be requested.
  • Bandwidth Resizing: The bandwidth can be adjusted after the connection is active, following discussion with the customer.

Create the Connection​

Initial Contact and Planning​

Establish Fabric Connection​

  1. Log in to the Customer Portal, then select Fabric Dashboard.

  2. From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.

  3. In the A Service Provider card, click Connect to a Service Provider.

  4. Enter Daiwa Institute of Research in the search field.

  5. On the Daiwa Institute of Research card, click Select.

  6. On the Daiwa Institute of Research Services card, click Create Connection.

  7. In the Connection Type section, click Primary.

  8. Select a Destination.

  9. Click Next: Configure your Connection.

  10. From the Origin Asset Type drop-down list, select Port.

  11. Click + Select Primary Port, then select your primary connection port and click Select Port.

  1. Enter the Connection Name.

  2. Enter a VLAN ID (applicable to Dot1q ports) or a Customer VLAN Tag (C-tag) and a Service VLAN Tag (S-tag) (applicable to Qinq ports).

  3. Select a bandwidth.

  4. Click Next: Review Order and Additional Information.

  5. (Optional) In the Purchase Order Number field, enter your PO number.

  6. (Optional) In the Customer Reference ID field, enter a short name/number to identify this order on the invoice.

  7. Click Create Connection.

Service Provider Configuration​

  • Additional steps on the service provider side will be coordinated through your Daiwa Institute of Research representative.

  • Process to verify and test connectivity will be provided during the implementation phase.

Modify the Connection​

  1. Log in to the Customer Portal, then select Fabric Dashboard.

  2. Navigate to your existing Daiwa Institute of Research connection.

  3. Select the connection you wish to modify.

  4. Click Modify Connection and make the necessary changes to bandwidth, VLAN, or other technical specifications.

  5. Review and submit the modification request.

  6. Additional steps on the service provider side will be coordinated with Daiwa Institute of Research.

  7. Process to verify and test connectivity changes will be validated during the modification process.

Disconnect the Connection​

  1. Log in to the Customer Portal > Fabric Dashboard.

  2. Navigate to your existing Daiwa Institute of Research connection.

  3. Select the connection you wish to disconnect.

  4. Click Delete Connection and confirm the disconnection.

  5. Additional steps on the service provider side will be handled by Daiwa Institute of Research.

  6. Process to verify and test connectivity removal will be confirmed upon completion.

Additional Design Concepts​

Redundant Connections​

For enhanced reliability, consider establishing redundant connections across different Equinix locations. This provides failover capabilities and ensures continuous service availability.

Routing Considerations​

  • BGP routing configurations should be coordinated with Daiwa Institute of Research technical teams
  • Consider route redundancy and traffic engineering requirements
  • Plan for appropriate subnet allocations and IP addressing schemes

Post-Connection Configuration​

After your connection is established:

  1. Contact Daiwa Institute of Research support to activate your services.
  2. Configure your network equipment to route traffic through the established connection.
  3. Test connectivity to ensure proper data flow and service access.
  4. Implement any required security configurations as specified by Daiwa Institute of Research.

Support​

For technical support regarding your Daiwa Institute of Research connection, contact Equinix Fabric support through the Customer Portal or contact your Daiwa Institute of Research account representative or technical support team.

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