Articles from Align

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that Financial Technologies Forum (FTF) News has awarded its Align Guardian Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Solution the Best Cyber Resilience Solution award in the 2025 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate and recognize the professionals, financial technology vendors, service providers, industry bodies, and regulators who have made significant strides and noteworthy achievements in operational excellence over the 2024 calendar year.

Align is proud to announce the expansion of its Data Center Assessments & Modernization practice with the addition of two industry leaders, Jakob Steinmetz and Jason Bishop. This expansion enhances Align’s ability to guide clients through the evolving demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, announces the appointment of Michael Lombardi as Managing Director of Workplace Technology. Michael joins Align to further expand and lead the firm’s Workplace Technology which helps businesses create engaging and efficient hybrid work environments. From intelligent desk booking and advanced security and access control to cutting-edge collaboration tools, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity, state-of-the-art -visual solutions, and workspace analytics, Align optimizes the modern workplace.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today its recognition on the 2025 Tech Elite 250 List by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. This win comes as their second CRN Award win of the year, following placement on the 2025 CRN MSP 500 list earlier this year.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been awarded AI Technology Provider of the Year in the 2024 Hedgeweek US Awards.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, proudly announces today that it has been named the 2024 Managed Service Provider of the Year by Channel Futures for the second year in a row. This prestigious recognition comes as part of Channel Futures' Annual Special Awards.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions announces today the appointment of Joe Masseria as Director of Migration Sales. Align’s Migrations & Cloud line of business focuses on data center infrastructure transformation including on-prem, colocation, and cloud. With the inclusion of this new sales-focused role, the team highlights its desire to diversify its client portfolio and expand the reach of its proven migration solution.

Inc. revealed today that Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, has earned a place on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today the addition of a new exfiltration prevention feature to its Align Guardian Managed Detection and Response offering, powered by Adlumin. This cutting-edge innovation is designed to quickly detect and stop attackers from exfiltrating data, providing a defense against modern ransomware tactics that employ double-extortion techniques.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation. This year, Align ranked #31 on the list, jumping nearly 30 spots from 2023 when they came in at #60.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces the inclusion of a new ransomware prevention feature to enhance its Align Guardian Managed Detection and Response offering powered by Adlumin. This innovative solution is designed to detect and halt ransomware in its tracks, safeguarding files from encryption and providing organizations with the peace of mind to focus on their core business operations. The solution demonstrated incredible success in benchmark tests amongst the most notorious ransomware groups, saving on average 99% of files from encryption.

Inc. magazine revealed today that Align, the leading global provider of technology infrastructure solutions been ranked on the fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

Align, the leading global provider of Technology Infrastructure Solutions and Managed IT Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zadrima as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his previous role as a managing director, Chris oversaw all aspects of Align’s managed services practice including client support, cloud architecture and strategy, project management, network operations center, and IT service desk.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Align to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024.

Align, the leading global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces the appointment of Vinod Paul as President of Align Managed Services, effective immediately. In his new role, Vinod will continue to drive the strategic direction, expansion, and profitability of Align’s managed services portfolio, including cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and tailored products designed for the financial services community. Vinod’s vision and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company’s growth strategy, while overseeing client services, technology and thought leadership in both the financial services and Managed Services industries.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been named 2023 Managed Service Provider of the year by Channel Futures, the global industry authority in managed services.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces that Chris Zadrima, Managing Director of Align Managed Services, has been selected by CRN, a division of The Channel Company, as one of the 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders. This prestigious accolade acknowledges outstanding individuals who significantly contribute to steering growth and strategic direction within their current companies while showcasing the potential to become future leaders in channel innovation.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been awarded Best Cloud Services Provider in the 2023 Hedgeweek US Awards. This annual award recognizes excellence among fund managers and service providers in the US across a wide range of categories. As the top Cloud Service Provider, Align prides itself on offering the highest-quality managed IT services for hedge funds. The Align IT Suite, Align’s complete Managed Services platform, is built on the foundation of the Microsoft public cloud, offering flexible, secure, compliant managed services for clients, particularly those in the alternative investment industry.

Align, the leading global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, announces the hiring of Rich Cohen. He will act as Sales Manager to support the growth trajectory of its Professional Services—the team that makes innovative IT transformation possible across the workplace and within the data center.

Align has been named in the top 100 of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings—placing number 60 out of 501 other firms.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that it has been awarded Best Cloud Services Provider in the 2023 Hedgeweek’s Hedge Fund Emerging Manager US Awards and the Private Equity Wire’s 2023 Emerging Manager Awards. Both awards are earned from online voting in which financial services professionals are invited to nominate the “best in class” providers in a variety of categories.

Align, the leading global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, announces the hiring of Nick Rosato as Migrations Group Manager and Joe Richard as Sales Manager to support the growth trajectory of its Data Center Infrastructure Solutions teams. Align’s Data Center Solutions span the design and build of data center technology infrastructure and data center assessments and migration efforts.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, announces today that they have been awarded Best Cloud Services Provider in Private Equity Wire’s 2023 Emerging Manager Awards.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and managed IT services, was recently named Top Managed Security Provider by GRC Outlook, an industry publication covering the latest trends of governance, risk management and compliance. To celebrate the momentous award, Align was featured in the cover story of the July issue of GRC Outlook. The featured article offers a valuable perspective from the Managed Services leadership team on the importance of partnering with the right managed service provider and delves into the differentiating factors of Align Managed Services. Featuring Vinod Paul, Chief Operation Officer; John Araneo Esq., General Council and Managing Director of Cybersecurity; and Chris Zadrima, Senior Director of Managed Services, the piece provides readers a peek behind the curtain of Align’s Managed Services and Cybersecurity business, including more detail on the unique approach to shaping Align’s managed IT offering.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions celebrates significant growth throughout the UK and EMEA markets with management changes to support increasing demand. The appointment of Giulia Marcolina as Managing Director and Mike Konold as AV Solutions Director of Align’s UK-based headquarters, will enable the team to deliver innovative collaborative technology and state-of-the-art AV solutions.

Vinod Paul, Chief Operating Officer at Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.