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Avelacom Colocation & Hosting from Avelacom
Low-latency proximity hosting across 80+ trading venues, optimized cross-connects, direct market data feeds, comprehensive IT infrastructure management, and customizable hosting options. Their services cover major and emerging markets with a focus on Russia, APAC, and Latin America connections.
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Co-location Services for Market Making/Proprietary Trading
Physical server installations located in or near exchange data centers to minimize latency for high-frequency and algorithmic trading operations.
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Location & Proximity
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Exchange Data Center Proximity Whether the co-location is within the same data center as the exchange. |
Avelacom specifically advertises proximity hosting for trading venues, indicating physical co-location within or very close to exchange data centers. | |
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Network Latency to Exchange The average round-trip network latency between the co-location facility and the exchange matching engine. |
No information available | |
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Cross-connect Availability Availability of direct, low-latency physical connectivity (cross-connects) to the exchange. |
Avelacom highlights optimized and direct cross-connect availability to local exchanges in their marketing and service detail. | |
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Proximity in Rack Units The physical distance between the co-location rack and exchange servers, sometimes measured in rack units. |
No information available | |
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Regional Redundancy Options Availability of alternative co-location sites in different regions for disaster recovery or diversification. |
Avelacom provides colocation across major, emerging, and regional sites, supporting options for disaster recovery/regional redundancy. | |
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Multiple Exchange Access Ability to access more than one exchange or venue from a single co-location facility. |
Supports access to 80+ trading venues from colocation, fulfilling the multiple exchange access criteria. | |
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Direct Market Access Support Support for direct integration with the exchange’s order systems. |
Direct market access is explicitly offered, as per both their marketing and technical product details. | |
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Exchange Certification Is the facility certified or officially partnered by the exchange? |
No information available | |
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Geographical Location The city and country where the co-location facility is based. |
No information available | |
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Facility Security Compliance Does the location meet physical security and compliance requirements (SOC2, ISO, etc.)? |
Avelacom's data centers are described as Tier III/IV, which typically comply with physical security standards (SOC2/ISO). |
Network Performance & Infrastructure
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Network Bandwidth per Server Amount of guaranteed network bandwidth available to each server. |
No information available | |
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Redundant Network Paths Existence of multiple independent connections for network redundancy. |
Redundant fiber paths and failover options are mentioned as standard in Avelacom infrastructure. | |
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Packet Loss Rate Average rate of dropped network packets over the connection. |
No information available | |
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Jitter (Latency Variation) Average variability in latency, critical for market data accuracy. |
No information available | |
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Multicast Support Support for multicast data feeds, essential for market data dissemination. |
Avelacom explicitly offers multicast support for market data distribution. | |
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Private VLAN Support Ability to define Virtual LANs for secure, isolated traffic. |
Mentions network isolation via VLANs for client traffic. | |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Ability to prioritize trading or market data traffic using QoS. |
No information available | |
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DDoS Protection Built-in protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks. |
DDoS protection is included as part of Avelacom’s network security portfolio. | |
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Network Monitoring Tools Availability of real-time network performance monitoring. |
Avelacom delivers real-time network monitoring and portal access for clients. | |
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Remote Network Management Ability to manage and configure network settings remotely. |
Remote configuration and management is part of Avelacom’s service suite. |
Hardware & Server Provisioning
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Bare-Metal Server Availability Option to deploy physical (not virtualized) servers for maximum performance. |
Bare-metal servers offered as standard for ultra low-latency requirements. | |
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Custom Hardware Configuration Ability to specify server CPU type, memory, storage, and network cards. |
Custom server configurations are listed as a service option. | |
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Low-latency Hardware Components Use of trading-grade network cards, NVMe SSDs, FPGA cards, etc. |
Provision of low-latency hardware (network cards, storage) is standard for their colocation. | |
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Hot-swappable Components Hardware allows for component replacement without downtime. |
No information available | |
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Onsite Spare Parts Inventory Facility maintains a stock of common spare parts for rapid replacement. |
No information available | |
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Server Provisioning Speed Average time from order to deployment of new server hardware. |
No information available | |
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Upgrade Flexibility Ability to upgrade hardware components mid-term (more RAM, replace CPUs, etc.). |
Clients can choose to upgrade hardware during contract as per Avelacom’s product FAQ. | |
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Remote Reboot/Power Cycling Ability to remotely restart or power off/on servers. |
Remote reboot and power cycling are mentioned as remote management functions. | |
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Server Density per Rack Number of servers supported per standard rack. |
No information available | |
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Temperature/Humidity Control Advanced cooling and environmental controls to optimize performance. |
Avelacom highlights advanced temperature and humidity controls in data centers. |
Power, Cooling, and Reliability
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Redundant Power Feeds Provision of diverse A+B power feeds for all racks. |
Redundant power feeds (A+B) are listed as part of the standard data center infrastructure. | |
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UPS and Generator Backup Onsite uninterruptible power supply and backup generators. |
Avelacom specifies UPS and backup generators in all facility descriptions. | |
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Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) Measurement of data center energy efficiency. |
No information available | |
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Real-time Power Monitoring Visibility into real-time power consumption per server/rack. |
Real-time power monitoring is accessed via Avelacom’s client portal. | |
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N+1 Redundancy Facility has at least one independent backup for every critical component. |
N+1 redundancy is data center standard and referenced in technical docs for financial services. | |
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Hot/Cold Aisle Containment Physical containment systems to maximize cooling efficiency. |
No information available | |
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24/7 Environmental Monitoring Continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, and airflow. |
Continuous 24/7 environmental monitoring is listed as a core facility feature. | |
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Power Outage Incident Rate Frequency of power outage incidents per year (historical average). |
No information available | |
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Maximum Power per Rack Maximum continuous power available for a single rack. |
No information available | |
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Green/Eco Certifications Facility has environmental certifications (LEED, ENERGY STAR, etc.). |
Their data centers have eco ‘green’ certifications in several locations, as mentioned in sustainability statements. |
Security & Compliance
(3 Yes /3 Known /10 Possible features)
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24/7 Onsite Security Continuous physical security presence at the facility. |
Describes 24/7 onsite security as a part of standard physical site security. | |
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Multi-factor Biometric Access Physical access to racks requires biometrics (e.g., retina/fingerprint) and PINs. |
No information available | |
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CCTV Surveillance Retention How long security camera footage is retained by the facility. |
No information available | |
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Mantrap Entrances Controlled entrance vestibules for strict access management. |
No information available | |
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Security Audit Logs Access Ability for clients to review access and security logs. |
No information available | |
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SOC 2/ISO 27001 Certified Data center holds leading security certifications. |
SOC2 and ISO 27001 are cited certifications for Avelacom facilities. | |
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Client-defined Access Control Lists Clients can define who on their team has physical or logical access. |
No information available | |
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Alarm Notification System Clients receive instant alerts for security incidents. |
No information available | |
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Background Check Requirement All personnel with access vetted by background checks. |
No information available | |
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Data Privacy Law Compliance Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and local financial regulations. |
Compliance with GDPR and regional data privacy policies is explicitly addressed in service terms. |
Remote Access & Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /9 Possible features)
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KVM-over-IP Availability Remote Keyboard, Video, Mouse access to manage servers as if locally present. |
KVM-over-IP (remote console) is standard for remote server management. | |
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Remote Hands Service Availability of onsite technicians to perform tasks on client instructions. |
Onsite remote hands and eyes services detailed in the product specification. | |
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Ticketing System Response Time Average initial response time to support tickets. |
No information available | |
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Onsite Support Hours Number of hours per day that technical staff are onsite. |
undefined Onsite staff available 24/7 according to Avelacom facility documentation. |
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Emergency Response Procedures Documented and practiced response to server or facility emergencies. |
Emergency procedures are referenced in SLA and business continuity documentation. | |
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Remote Diagnostics Tools Availability of tools to monitor and troubleshoot hardware/software remotely. |
Remote diagnostics tools and portals are available for client use. | |
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Real-time Incident Updates Clients receive instant status updates during incidents. |
Client incident portal provides real-time incident notifications and updates. | |
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Third-party Vendor Access Management Inclusion of rules/processes to allow client-designated third-party vendor work. |
Vendor access management is supported (client designates vendor access via Avelacom support process). | |
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Change Management Logs Record of all changes made on-site or remotely by facility staff. |
Change management logs are available in client dashboards. |
Market Data Feed Management
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Direct Market Data Feed Access Facilities for subscribing to, and receiving, raw exchange market data. |
Direct raw exchange market data feed access is a service highlight. | |
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Feed Handler Latency Internal latency for parsing and distributing market data feeds. |
No information available | |
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Feed Normalization Tools Availability of tools for normalizing and distributing data from multiple sources. |
Feed normalization and redistribution tools are part of colocation hosting offering. | |
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UDP/TCP Multicast Options Support for both UDP and TCP multicast for market data. |
UDP and TCP multicast supported for client market data feeds. | |
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Snapshot and Recovery Feed Access Ability to retrieve snapshots and recover from missed data packets. |
Snapshot and recovery options available to clients as resilience feature. | |
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Market Data Recording Ability to record and replay market data streams. |
Market data can be recorded and replayed for client compliance/testing, as stated in documentation. | |
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Bespoke Feed Routing Custom routings for specific data feeds to multiple servers. |
No information available | |
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Feed Filtering/Throttling Tools to filter or throttle specific market instruments/events. |
No information available | |
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Redundant Market Data Feeds Duplication of feeds for failover/data integrity. |
No information available | |
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BGP Session Configuration Ability to configure BGP sessions for data routing. |
No information available |
Customization & Scalability
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Dedicated vs Shared Racks Availability of both private and shared infrastructure. |
Clients may opt for dedicated or shared racks as per their requirements. | |
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Rackspace Expansion Flexibility How easily clients can add racks or expand servers. |
Scalable infrastructure and rapid rack/server expansion detailed on product page. | |
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Rapid Onboarding Process Time to first deployment following contract signing. |
No information available | |
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Short-term Burst Capacity Ability to provision extra hardware for short periods. |
Short-term and on-demand burst capacity is one of the promoted features. | |
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Custom Power Density Options Tailoring racks to higher-than-normal power requirements. |
Custom power density/rack configurations are available for clients with high-performance requirements. | |
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Interconnection with Cloud or VPN Secure bridges to public clouds, hybrid, or VPN setups. |
Interconnection services to multiple cloud providers and VPNs are available. | |
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Dedicated Project Management Assigned project manager for custom setup/expansion. |
Clients can request dedicated project managers for onboarding and custom setups. | |
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) Customization Client-specific adjustment of uptime, latency, or support promises. |
SLAs are customizable with Avelacom as per client negotiation. | |
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Colo to Colo Private Circuit Options Direct fiber paths between different colocation facilities. |
Private fiber connectivity options between different labs/sites are mentioned. | |
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Modular Expansion Capability Infrastructure designed for plug-and-play upgrades. |
Modular expansions of infrastructure are available on request. |
Integration & API Support
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Server Management API APIs for remote provisioning, monitoring, and rebooting servers. |
APIs for remote server monitoring, provisioning, and rebooting are part of their automation tools. | |
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Network Configuration API APIs for modifying VLAN, routing, and connectivity. |
Network configuration APIs to manage VLAN/routing are described. | |
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Automated Incident Notification API Webhook or API for pushing real-time incident notifications. |
No information available | |
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Market Data Subscription API APIs for subscribing or changing market data feeds. |
Market data feed subscription APIs available for automated trading system integration. | |
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Security Log Access API Programmatic access to security and access logs. |
No information available | |
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Usage and Billing API Retrieve resource usage and billing data via API. |
APIs available for usage/billing data queries in client portal. | |
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Change Management API API to request, approve, and document changes to hardware/software. |
No information available | |
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Integration SDK/Libraries Software Development Kits or libraries for automation/integration. |
SDKs/libraries for integration provided as part of Avelacom's developer resources. | |
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APIs for Multi-tenant Management Control panel or API for firms with multiple trading desks/entities. |
No information available | |
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Sample and Sandbox Environments Test colocation APIs/integrations without production impact. |
Test/sandbox environment available for API and integration testing. |
Financial and Contractual Flexibility
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Flexible Contract Terms Month-to-month or short-term rental options available. |
Clients can arrange short-term or monthly rental contracts. | |
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Usage-based Billing Pay-for-use billing for power, bandwidth, or servers. |
Usage-based/pay-as-you-go billing is available for bandwidth, power, and other services. | |
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Bulk or Volume Discounts Pricing reductions for larger deployments. |
Bulk/volume discounts provided for large multi-rack or multi-venue contracts. | |
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Transparent Pricing All pricing clearly documented with no hidden fees. |
Pricing and terms available transparently on request; no hidden fees policy. | |
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Early Termination Flexibility Ability for clients to exit contracts early under defined terms. |
Early contract exit with notice is described as negotiable in master services agreement. | |
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Custom Billing Cycles Monthly, quarterly, or yearly billing options. |
Billing cycles are adaptable to client preferences (monthly, quarterly, annual). | |
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Deposit and Credit Arrangements Flexible deposit, prepay, or postpay options. |
Deposit, prepay, and credit options available for flexible contracting. | |
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Proof of Concept/Trial Periods Option for a pilot or trial before long-term commitment. |
Trial and proof of concept pilots are available for new clients. | |
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Service Credits for Downtime Financial compensation if service-level guarantees are not met. |
Financial credits for downtime (SLAs) are specified and collectible. | |
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Billing Portal Access Clients can view and manage billing online. |
Self-service billing and usage portal available to clients. |
Reputation & Ecosystem
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Exchange-partnered Facilities Official partnership or endorsement by exchange venues. |
Avelacom has formal partnerships with multiple exchanges and venues. | |
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Number of Trading Venues Supported How many electronic trading venues can be accessed from the facility. |
No information available | |
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Industry Awards or Rankings Recognition by industry media or research. |
Avelacom cites industry awards for connectivity/latency leadership. | |
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Client Reference Availability Willingness to provide references from existing market-making clients. |
No information available | |
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Established Track Record Number of years provider has offered trading co-location. |
No information available | |
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Ecosystem Partner Access Onsite ecosystem of ISVs, hardware vendors, telecoms, etc. |
Commercial and ecosystem partners (ISVs, telecom, hardware) listed as part of value proposition. | |
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Community Events & Networking Provider hosts or supports events for trading community. |
No information available | |
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Technical Documentation Quality Thoroughness and accessibility of technical manuals/guides. |
Technical documentation is comprehensive and available for clients as part of the onboarding materials. | |
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Market Share among HFT/Prop Firms Estimated percentage of leading trading firms hosted. |
No information available | |
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Support for Open Standards Commitment to open standards for APIs and hardware. |
Avelacom explicitly supports open standards for APIs, network, and server integration. |
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