Align Managed Services Named Cloud Service Provider of the Year in the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards

NEW YORK, NY, October 22, 2025 – Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been named Cloud Service Provider of the Year in the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards. The accolade highlights Align’s continued leadership in Managed Services, delivering innovative, secure, and compliant cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of hedge funds, RIAs, and the broader alternative investment community.

The Hedgeweek US Awards recognize excellence among fund managers and service providers in the alternative investment industry, with winners selected through a peer-led voting process of industry participants.

“We are honored to receive this award from Hedgeweek,” says Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. “This recognition highlights our commitment to building scalable and forward-looking secure cloud solutions that empower our clients to thrive in today’s complex financial services landscape. Our team’s dedication to innovation and client service continues to set us apart as a trusted partner for hedge funds and alternative investment managers.”

Align’s IT Suite, built on the Microsoft public cloud, has set the industry standard as the first public cloud platform developed exclusively for the alternative financial services sector. As a Tier 1 Microsoft Azure Cloud Services Provider, Align delivers a full spectrum of IT and cybersecurity capabilities, from operational risk assessments and vulnerability management to its award-winning Guardian managed detection and response platform.

“Being named Cloud Service Provider of the Year speaks to the impact of our technology and the trust we’ve earned from our clients,” says Chris Zadrima, Chief Operating Officer of Align. “We’re proud to deliver solutions that streamline IT operations, support compliance, and offer peace of mind in a dynamic threat landscape.”

Align’s IT Suite includes cutting-edge features like Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement provides clients with an advanced, AI-powered tool designed to optimize daily workflows and increase operational productivity.

To learn more about Align Managed Services, go to www.align.com/managed-services.

About Align Managed Services
Align Managed Services is a division of Align, a premier global provider of technology infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1986, Align has grown into a trusted partner for Fortune 1000 companies and leading financial institutions, delivering strategic IT services.

Specializing in the financial services vertical, Align Managed Services offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the complex regulatory, operational, and security demands of investment firms, hedge funds, RIAs, and other financial entities.

For more information, visit www.align.com.