Advantage Data Authentication Module. This extension is required for all Advantage Data clients who wish to logon using the Microsoft Edge browser. Software Required: the Advantage Data Security Desktop Plug-in Founded in 1997, Advantage Data is one of the largest and most accurate sources of credit and credit derivative pricing, descriptive, financial and analytical information in the world. With a worldwide customer base of corporations, issuers, financial intermediaries and institutional investors, Advantage Data has forged a unique position within the financial services industry by providing an unparalleled range of patented features in its twelve products: North American High Yield, North American Investment Grade, European High Yield, European Investment Grade, Convertible, Global, Emerging Markets, Syndicated Loan, Old Bonds, BDC, Private Credit, Equity Advantage, and TRACE.