Server Hosting and Colocation
Exchange-Proximate Infrastructure for Maximum Performance
Advantage server hosting and colocation delivers speed, stability, and uninterrupted execution. Traders cut execution times and limit points of failure by positioning their infrastructure in secure data centers near exchange matching engines.
Firms running automated strategies—from grey box to fully systematic black box models—realize performance improvements through professional hosting and colocation.
Advantage currently offers server colocation in the CME’s colocation facility in Aurora and in 350 E. Cermak.
The Advantage colocation process moves efficiently from planning to live execution:
1
Consultation
The Advantage technology team assesses server specifications, connectivity requirements, and latency objectives.
2
Server Procurement Guidance
Clients acquire the hardware; Advantage advises on configuration.
3
Deployment & Connectivity Setup
Advantage installs the server in exchange-proximate rack space, configures network access, and establishes secure VPN connectivity.
4
System Access & Configuration
Clients receive secure login credentials to upload and configure trading logic.
5
Testing & Validation
Advantage conducts connectivity and speed tests to confirm system performance and operational readiness.
6
Go-Live Activation
Client trading environment becomes fully operational and ready to execute.
Advantage hosting infrastructure offers:
- Secure data center locations near major exchange matching engines, including CME Aurora and 350 E. Cermak
- Redundant power infrastructure with UPS backup systems to maintain uptime during power disruptions
- Disaster recovery solutions at geographically separate facilities to protect against site-level outages
- Provisioned rack space, cooling, and high-performance network connectivity to support stable system performance
- Remote management capability via LOM port access to enable rapid troubleshooting and system maintenance
- Environmental monitoring systems to maintain controlled temperature and humidity for hardware stability
- Ongoing monitoring and technical support to keep trading systems operating reliably and efficiently
Contact Information
Advantage Futures (Loop)
141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60604
- Main: 312.800.7000 | ContactUs@advantagefutures.com
- Tech Support: 312.800.7100 | InformationTechnology@advantagefutures.com
- Operations: Operations@advantagefutures.com
- Credit/Risk: 312.800.7171 | Riskmanagement@advantagefutures.com
Downers Grove Trading Facility
1501 W. Warren Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515