New York, New York — Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, has been named Cloud Services Provider of the Year in the 2026 Hedgeweek US Awards.
The Hedgeweek US Awards recognize excellence in fund performance and service provision across the US hedge fund industry. The annual awards span a range of categories for fund managers and service providers supporting the industry. For service provider awards, nominees are identified through a survey of fund managers and other industry participants. An in-house judging panel selects the finalists, who then advance to a public vote. The awards bring together members of the hedge fund, allocator, and service provider communities to recognize excellence across the industry.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from Hedgeweek.” said Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. “AI is creating new opportunities for alternative investment firms alongside new infrastructure, security, and compliance challenges. We enjoy being recognized for the close work we do with our clients day in and day out, helping them navigate changes and adopt new capabilities while keeping their IT environments secure and reliable.”
Align Managed Services delivers specialized IT and cybersecurity services through Align’s IT Suite, a Microsoft Azure-based cloud platform developed specifically for the alternative financial services sector. Its offerings include managed IT, cybersecurity, vulnerability management, operational risk assessments, and Align Guardian, the company’s managed detection and response (MDR) platform.
The winners were celebrated at the 2026 Hedgeweek US Awards ceremony in New York City.
To learn more about Align Managed Services, visit: https://www.align.com/managed-services
About Align
Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For 40 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, Virginia, Arizona, New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, Salt Lake City & Portland. Learn more at www.align.com.
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