--- title: "Align Managed Services Newsletter: Driving Innovation, Resilience, and Compliance" description: Explore the latest in cybersecurity, client advisories, industry events, and Align's award-winning services in our Managed Services Newsletter. --- [Align Blog ](https://www.align.com/blog) # [Align Managed Services Newsletter: Driving Innovation, Resilience, and Compliance](https://www.align.com/blog/managed-services-quarterly-newsletter-november-2025) Written by [Align](https://www.align.com/blog/author/align) | Nov, 11, 2025 ## **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, [Vinod Paul](https://www.align.com/vinod-paul?utm_campaign=Managed%20Services&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94q3eY_ga9rRGbGMfseyrs6loM8TUKG7Wft_qW2L6kLFPi9bfwc3DA-IrX0f1yfa8xgGEZ&hsLang=en-us) President, Align Managed Services   ## Industry Report #### Access Now: The Emerging Manager Report 2025 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. [Download the Report](https://www.align.com/emerging-manager-report?hsLang=en-us)   ## Cybersecurity Resources | #### Strengthen Your Defenses Cybersecurity 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. [Read Blog](https://www.align.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2025?hsLang=en-us)   #### Cybersecurity Awareness Training Even 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. [Read Blog](https://www.align.com/blog/6-reasons-why-businesses-need-cyber-security-awareness-training?hsLang=en-us) | | --- | ## Thought Leadership | #### Cavelo Success Story Cavelo, the company that enables Align's Risk-CSR DM reporting platform, has been a valuable partner of Align since 2020. Learn more about our longstanding partnership in Cavelo's video success story by clicking the link below! [Watch Now →](https://www.cavelo.com/case-study/align-managed-services?utm_campaign=Managed%20Services&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94q3eY_ga9rRGbGMfseyrs6loM8TUKG7Wft_qW2L6kLFPi9bfwc3DA-IrX0f1yfa8xgGEZ) | #### N-able Podcast Listen as President of Align Managed Services, Vinod Paul, joins N-able's Podcast titled "Now That's IT" to discuss his career journey, the how and why of verticalizing Align Managed Services, and more. Click the link below to give it a listen! [Listen Now →](https://hubs.la/Q03nPq7V0?utm_campaign=Managed%20Services&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94q3eY_ga9rRGbGMfseyrs6loM8TUKG7Wft_qW2L6kLFPi9bfwc3DA-IrX0f1yfa8xgGEZ) | | --- | --- | | #### Align Featured in Forbes Vinod 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. [Read Now →](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/10/28/low-cost-tech-moves-that-deliver-big-returns-for-small-businesses/?utm_campaign=Managed%20Services&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94q3eY_ga9rRGbGMfseyrs6loM8TUKG7Wft_qW2L6kLFPi9bfwc3DA-IrX0f1yfa8xgGEZ) | #### **Watch Now: Align Insights** Catch 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?   [Watch Now →](https://www.align.com/align-insights-1?utm_campaign=Managed%20Services&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94q3eY_ga9rRGbGMfseyrs6loM8TUKG7Wft_qW2L6kLFPi9bfwc3DA-IrX0f1yfa8xgGEZ&hsLang=en-us) | | --- | --- | ## Important Reminders #### Travel Notification Request Your security is our top priority, especially when you're on the go. To help us keep your systems and data protected while you travel, it's important to notify us in advance of any upcoming trips, whether domestic or international. Sharing your travel details with us helps our team monitor your systems and data more effectively so we can quickly and accurately review unusual account activity when you're away. Learn how to notify us of your travel by clicking the button below.  [Learn More](https://www.align.com/hubfs/Align%20MSP%20Travel%20Alert.pdf?hsLang=en-us)   ## Highly-Ranked Managed Services #### Vinod Paul Receives MSP 501 Lifetime Achievement Award [Read the Press Release](https://www.align.com/press/vinod-paul-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award?hsLang=en-us)   #### Chris Zadrima Recognized As A CRN 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader [Read the Press Release](https://www.align.com/press/aligns-chris-zadrima-recognized-as-a-crn-2025-next-gen-solution-provider-leader?hsLang=en-us)   | [Read More](https://www.align.com/press/align-continues-reign-on-channel-futures-2025-list?hsLang=en-us) | [Read More](https://www.align.com/press/align-named-to-no.-11-spot-on-crns-fast-growth-150-list-for-2025?hsLang=en-us) | | --- | --- | #### More 2025 Align Award Wins | - Channel Futures MSP 501 - CRN MSP 500 - CRN Tech Elite 250 - CRN Solution Provider 500 | - CRN Fast Growth 150 - FTF News Award Best Cyber Resilience Solution - Hedgeweek Digital Asset Awards Best Cybersecurity Solution | | --- | --- | [See All Awards](https://www.align.com/awards?hsLang=en-us)   ### Your IT Solutions Partner [Align](https://www.align.com/?utm_campaign=Data%20Center%20Solutions&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8hRsx-fbhZp_lk8PlfhtQteY0MOzdDXzYPzhYheRlZ2RZY3lF9CIgPi1rQlg3A5IurYOHP&hsLang=en-us) 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. 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