Align Receives Best Cloud Services Provider Award in the 2023 Hedgeweek US Awards for Its Innovative Managed IT Solutions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been awarded Best Cloud Services Provider in the 2023 Hedgeweek US Awards. This annual award recognizes excellence among fund managers and service providers in the US across a wide range of categories. As the top Cloud Service Provider, Align prides itself on offering the highest-quality managed IT services for hedge funds. The Align IT Suite, Align’s complete Managed Services platform, is built on the foundation of the Microsoft public cloud, offering flexible, secure, compliant managed services for clients, particularly those in the alternative investment industry.

Chris Zardima, Managing Director of Align Managed Services, expresses his gratitude for the recognition for Hedgeweek, stating, " We are honored to have received recognition as the top Cloud Services Provider by Hedgeweek. In response to the dynamic demands and security concerns brought about by the changing financial services landscape, we have taken a proactive stance. Our cornerstone managed IT solution, the Align IT Suite, is strategically hosted within the Microsoft public cloud. This deliberate decision empowers us to provide our clients with IT solutions that exhibit both scalability and adaptability, while also proactively addressing the evolving regulatory and threat landscapes."

As a trailblazer in the industry, Align became the first Managed Services Provider to introduce an all-encompassing Public Cloud-based platform tailored exclusively for the Alternative Financial Services sector. As a premier Tier 1 Microsoft Azure cloud services provider with a singular focus on the alternative investment industry, Align has broadened its portfolio by delivering cybersecurity solutions meticulously designed for Registered Investment Advisors and the Alternative Investment (ALT) community. Align has been a pioneering advocate for the adoption of public cloud computing as the ideal foundation for shaping a modern IT environment for fund managers. Respected organizations from around the world place their unwavering trust in Align for the management of their IT infrastructure.

"Our award-winning solution simplifies IT management while addressing the critical needs of security and compliance," remarks Vinod Paul, Chief Operating Officer. "Our services provide the Alternative Financial Services industry with the confidence, reliability, and adaptability necessary to excel in the dynamic IT environment of today. Through Align Managed Services, clients can harness solutions engineered to lower operational expenses, expedite workflows, mitigate risks, and enhance and streamline the multitude of controls essential for meeting both existing regulatory compliance standards and the ongoing expectations of due diligence."

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About Align

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 35 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York City, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Arizona, New Jersey, and Virginia. Learn ore at https://www.align.com/managed-services.