IPC Systems, provider of voice and electronic trading communications solutions, has announced that IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), the operator of regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets has joined IPC's Connexus Financial Extranet service.

"We welcome ICE to our global community of capital market participants," said Joe Pickel, vice president, Network Services Product Management, IPC. "Having preeminent liquidity venues such as ICE on Connexus is critical as trading in listed and OTC derivatives continues to grow."

Connexus is part of the IPC Financial Markets Network service portfolio which also includes private extranet and Direct Connect data services, as well as Trader and Enhanced voice communications services.