April 8, 2026

Excerpts from the Align Managed Services Quarterly Newsletter: Resilience in an Evolving Landscape

by: Align

Welcome to the Align Managed Services Quarterly Newsletter. From evolving cyber threats to strategic partnerships, events, and award-winning solutions, explore the latest insights and updates shaping today’s managed services landscape.


Resources

The Cyber Threat Landscape Has Changed. Is Your Firm Keeping Up?
Cyberattacks targeting financial services firms are no longer a question of if but when, and more importantly, how ready you'll be when it happens. Our latest blog breaks down the evolving threat landscape, what SEC examiners are looking for, and how to build true resilience beyond just checking the compliance box.
Read the Blog→

 

Access Now: The Emerging Manager Report EMS Report
The investment landscape is rapidly evolving amid growing cyber threats, the transformative power of AI, and increasingly complex regulations. To explore these challenges, the recent Emerging Manager Summit gathered fund managers, allocators, and service providers. We conducted a targeted survey to gauge how emerging managers are approaching four critical issues: outsourcing, talent retention, cybersecurity, and AI adoption.
Download the Report→


Strategic Partnerships

Align Named The Official MSP for 47 Ventures and Help for Children

Vern Bratton (1)47 Ventures
As the official Managed Service Provider for 47 Ventures, Inc., Align provides tailored technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and seamless IT operations that support the investment management community across the 47 Ventures ecosystem and beyond.

Read The Press Release →

Sumundu Waas - compressedHelp for Children

Help For Children is the alternative investment industry’s charity dedicated to preventing and treating child maltreatment. As HFC advances its mission, Align provides the secure, reliable technology foundation that supports every step of their impact.

Learn More →


Press Releases

Skylar MoranAlign Managed Services Welcomes Skylar Moran as the New Director of Customer Success

We're excited to welcome Skylar Moran to the Align Managed Services Leadership team as Director of Customer Success. Skylar brings over 10 years of experience in customer success, SaaS strategy, and cybersecurity-focused service delivery.  

 Read the Press Release → 


Industry Events

Channel Partners Conference & Expo

Join the Align Managed Services Team in Las Vegas for the largest Channel event of the year! Check out Channel Partners official Press Release here.

  • When: April 13-16, 2026
  • Where: The Venetian, Las Vegas

Want to meet the team? Click here to learn more.

 

GAIM Ops Cayman 2026

The Managed Services team visits sunny Grand Cayman for GAIM Ops—an event focused on shaping the future of global alternative investment operations.

  • When: April 19-22, 2026
  • Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Want to meet the team? Click here to learn more.


Award-Winning Managed Services

FTF New Technology Innovation Awards

Align Managed Services has been shortlisted in three categories: 

  • Best Cyber & Data Protection Solution
  • Technology Leader of the Year
  • Service Provider of the Year

Voting is now open until May 1st. Cast your vote for Align! 


Check Out Our 2026 Award Wins

CRN MSP500CRN Tech Elite 250

View Our Awards →


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Ed Fasano - Experienced Advisory Consultants LLC