A Note from Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services
Dear Valued Clients and Partners,
As we near the end of another transformative year, I want to take a moment to thank you—our clients, partners, and friends—for your continued trust in Align Managed Services. Your partnership drives our commitment to innovation, service excellence, and operational resilience every day.
This year, we’ve advanced our solutions to meet the evolving demands of the alternative investment industry—leveraging the power of AI to drive smarter automation, strengthen cybersecurity, and optimize cloud performance and compliance. Our focus remains on helping you stay secure, scalable, and ready for the future.
Align’s continued recognition as a leading Managed Service Provider—earning multiple industry awards this year—speaks to the passion of our team and the confidence our clients have in us. Each accolade reinforces our promise to deliver exceptional service, forward-thinking innovation, and measurable value in everything we do.
As we look ahead to 2026, our focus remains on delivering smarter technology strategies, seamless user experiences, and a proactive approach to risk management.
Thank you for making Align part of your success story.
Warm regards,
President, Align Managed Services
Industry Report
Access Now: The Emerging Manager Report 2025
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The investment landscape is rapidly evolving due to 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.
Cybersecurity Resources
Strengthen Your DefensesCybersecurity is a public safety and economic security priority. Many organizations are part of the nation's critical infrastructure—local utilities, transportation systems, hospitals, schools, and public safety agencies. Small and medium businesses also play vital roles as suppliers, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers that keep critical infrastructure running. We've rounded up four essential cybersecurity resources from our blog to help you strengthen your defenses.
Cybersecurity Awareness TrainingEven with advanced technology, your company remains vulnerable if employees lack proper cyber awareness. The Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report noted that the "human element was a component of 68% of breaches." Does your team recognize threats like Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams? Read our blog for six essential reasons your business needs cybersecurity awareness training. |
Thought Leadership
Align Featured in ForbesVinod Paul was recently quoted in the Forbes Technology Council article: "Low-Cost Tech Moves That Deliver Big Returns For Small Businesses." Vinod shares his expert recommendation on the most impactful security measure small businesses can implement right now: strengthening Multi-Factor Authentication across all systems. |
Watch Now: Align InsightsCatch up on the latest episode of Align Insights, Modern Intelligence, Measured Risk: Navigating AI With Regulatory Clarity. This panel discussion brought together four industry veterans to tackle the question everyone's asking: Are financial firms ready for AI regulation?
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Important Reminders
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Highly-Ranked Managed Services
Vinod Paul Receives MSP 501 Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris Zadrima Recognized As A CRN 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader
More 2025 Align Award Wins
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Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 38 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.
