The Market Data Platform, launched in July 2005, is a dual-feed multicast market data dissemination system. The Market Data Platform features superior scalability options and efficient delivery of market data messages with reduced bandwidth utilization.

Market Data Platform Listener Tool
The Market Data Platform Listener Tool is now available. Customers can use the Listener Tool to verify data is reaching customer applications - a valuable trouble-shooting tool for development issues. The Listener Tool can also be used as sample code to guide development efforts.

To facilitate customer development, documentation is available online in the Market Data Platform SDK. Comprehensive documentation for CME Globex connectivity and development is available in the CME Globex Software Development Kits.