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Validation Cloud Launches Javelin, Infrastructure to Unlock the Future of Web3

Validation Cloud
Today, Validation Cloud announces the launch of Javelin, a Web3 infrastructure platform premised on three pillars: superior speeds, enterprise scale, and global resilience. With the failings of legacy infrastructure providers causing costly downtime and customer frustration, Validation Cloud is providing next generation Web3 infrastructure built to  meet enterprise-scale demands.

Javelin is targeted at Web3 applications and blockchain networks that value performance, offering fast and scalable access to infrastructure. Out of the box, Javelin delivers speeds that are multiple times faster than legacy peers. In addition, Javelin benefits networks by allowing them to achieve optimal transaction throughput and accelerating developer adoption.

"Large enterprise clients tell us that  legacy infrastructure providers cannot meet their scale and resilience requirements. We believe that the next billion users will be  brought into Web3 by traditional enterprises, and those enterprises will require compliant enterprise-grade infrastructure. Validation Cloud is ready to support enterprises and existing Web3 segments, DeFi and gaming," 

Michael Horowitz, Validation Cloud CEO

The DeFi and gaming sectors gain unique advantages from Javelin's architecture. Faster speeds for DeFi mean superior trade execution that leads to winning arbitrage opportunities and ultimately generating more alpha for asset managers. In gaming, speed reduces lag and glitches which enables developers to have a global user base for games and increases the competitiveness of games.

Javelin's hyper-resilient platform eliminates network outages through fully automated recovery for nodes. The platform's innovative self-healing and global redundancy ensure it only takes a matter of seconds to detect nodes that are down and issue new nodes. "Javelin is a game-changer for blockchain networks. The Javelin platform is the fastest and most reliable solution to eliminate network outages and create a seamless path for networks to scale," said Andrew McFarlane, Validation Cloud CTO.

Beyond the technical innovations brought by Javelin, Validation Cloud is also pursuing rigorous compliance certifications to further cater to traditional enterprises. To that end, Validation Cloud expects to achieve SOC2 Type I by the end of the year, and SOC2 Type II during the first half of 2023.

With the initial Javelin launch, users can create an account and start connecting to Ethereum today at validationcloud.io. Contact Validation Cloud to gain access to closed access networks including Avalanche, Aptos, and Polygon.

About Validation Cloud
Validation Cloud is a Web3 infrastructure company that provides high-performance node and staking infrastructure. Validation Cloud is enabling the future of Web3 via highly resilient global scale infrastructure for networks, custodians, asset managers, and applications.

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PR Newswire: | January 19, 2024

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TRG Screen Announces Acquisition of Xpansion for Reference Data Usage Management

PR Newswire: | January 25, 2024

TRG Screen, the leading provider of enterprise subscription spend and usage management software, today announced it has acquired Xpansion, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for reference data usage monitoring in the financial services industry. The acquisition of Xpansion will further solidify TRG Screen's position as a global market leader in market data management solutions. Xpansion – established in 2013 – is focused on empowering data operations teams to proactively manage their usage, control costs and optimize data workflows. Xpansion's offerings include Xmon, Xprocess and Xplore, and provide real-time analytics, giving clients unprecedented transparency, visibility and control into their reference data usage. This deal consolidates TRG Screen's unique position as the only provider of enterprise subscription management capabilities spanning the whole spectrum of market data optimization, from spend and inventory tracking, through to usage and enquiry management, exchange reporting and compliance. "Xpansion and TRG Screen have been partners for many years. Bringing Xpansion into the TRG Screen family is a very logical next step for both companies, given our strong relationship and shared view that the industry demand for integrated usage management solutions is going to continue to grow," said TRG Screen CEO Leigh Walters. "Xpansion is an established firm with excellent customer satisfaction and retention, and highly experienced and industry respected leadership. We are very excited at the opportunities this acquisition brings." "We are thrilled to be joining TRG Screen," said Xpansion co-founder and CEO Amjad Zoghbi. "Reference data usage is one of the most complex aspects of market data management, and managing it correctly is essential to maintaining contractual compliance and ensuring clients are right-sizing their usage based on actual consumption and business need. I'm very pleased that Xpansion's customers, and team, will now be part of the best-of-breed solution with the industry's leading provider of market data management solutions." The acquisition demonstrates TRG Screen's ongoing commitment to servicing the needs of market data consumers, vendors and exchanges. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About TRG Screen TRG Screen is the leading provider of enterprise subscription management solutions. Founded in 1998, TRG Screen is uniquely differentiated by its ability to monitor both spend and usage of data and information services including market data, research, software licenses, consulting and other corporate expenses. TRG Screen's solutions provide its customers with full transparency into their vendor relationships and their subscription spend and usage, enabling them to optimize their enterprise subscriptions. TRG acquired Priory Solutions in 2016, Screen Group in 2018, Axon Financial Systems in 2019, Market Data Insights in 2020, and Jordan & Jordan's Market Data Reporting (MDR) business in 2021 and with these acquisitions is now positioned as the global market leader in the financial, legal, and professional services markets. TRG Screen's product portfolio includes subscription spend, usage, enquiry and compliance solutions. For more information visit trgscreen.com. Follow TRG Screen on LinkedIn, @TRG Screen, and on Twitter, @trgscreen. About Xpansion Xpansion delivers next-generation reference data solutions that empower financial institutions to streamline their reference data operations, reduce costs, enhance data quality, and improve data discovery. With a focus on customer satisfaction, continuous innovation and quick time to value, Xpansion is a trusted partner for financial institutions in the buy- and sell-side as well as solution providers in the industry.

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