New publication brings together industry leaders, market data, and practical guidance as AI adoption accelerates across alternative investment firms
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New York, New York, July 14, 2026 – Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, today announced the launch of a special edition of Align Insights, AI & the Future of Alternative Investments, a new thought leadership publication exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the alternative investment industry. It brings together commentary, guidance, and market data from technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, fund operations specialists, and industry practitioners to examine how firms are moving beyond AI experimentation and into real-world adoption.
The publication arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry. After several years of experimentation, firms are increasingly moving AI initiatives into production environments. As adoption accelerates, Align believes the industry is progressing through 3 distinct waves of AI maturity, creating new considerations around governance, security, infrastructure, and organizational readiness.
Align has long been recognized as a leading Managed Services provider for the alternative investment industry. The company works with hedge funds, private equity firms, registered investment advisers, and digital asset managers, and has a front-row view into how firms are implementing AI technologies. This unique vantage point informed the development of the publication.
"A key theme of the publication is what we describe as the Three Waves of AI Adoption," said Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. "Many firms are beginning to realize productivity gains from AI, but the industry is quickly moving toward deeper operational integration and increasingly autonomous systems. Understanding where your organization sits today is becoming a critical strategic question."
The publication features contributions from Arcesium, Cartesian FinOp Partners, Cavelo, Clearwater Analytics, Conduit Security, EAC, Fortify Cyber, Grant Thornton N-able, Salus GRC, and TrustServe. Contributors explore topics ranging from AI-powered operational efficiency and cybersecurity risk to governance, infrastructure readiness, data management, and the future of AI-driven workflows.
"There is no shortage of discussion about AI, but there is still a need for practical insight grounded in real-world experience," said Chris Zadrima, Align’s Chief Operating Officer. "We brought together industry leaders, market data, and practitioner perspectives to help firms move beyond the hype and make more informed decisions about AI adoption. Our objective is to help firms understand where challenges remain and what steps they should be considering next."
Align Insights: AI & the Future of Alternative Investments is now available for download. Read the full publication by visiting: https://www.align.com/ai-the-future-of-alternative-investments
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