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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage
NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai. This move comes as the city cements its status as a rising global hub for Hedge Funds, Private Equity firms, and Asset Managers, many of whom are actively expanding their footprint in the region. As a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner with CSP Direct Bill status across five global regions, we're ideally positioned to enable the next phase of capital markets expansion in Dubai. With this latest launch, Options enhances its ability to deliver seamless Microsoft 365 and Azure services to clients in Dubai, offering locally supported access through its Tier 1 CSP Direct Bill accreditation, now spanning five of Microsoft's designated global regions. The expansion also marks a strategic investment in Dubai's growing role as a magnet for leading financial institutions seeking innovation, regulatory clarity, and geographic diversification. Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, commented: 'Delivering Microsoft cloud services directly in Dubai marks a significant milestone for Options. This expansion has been driven by increasing demand from our clients, particularly hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers headquartered in London and New York, who have recently established operations in Dubai. We're proud to support their growth with secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, localized support, and streamlined billing. As a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner with CSP Direct Bill status across five global regions, we're ideally positioned to enable the next phase of capital markets expansion in the region.' The new offering reinforces Options' flagship enterprise technology platform, AtlasWorkplace, which integrates Microsoft cloud services with secure connectivity, enterprise collaboration tools, and regulatory compliance solutions tailored for capital markets clients. This latest expansion of services will further strengthen Options' global operational delivery, complementing its 24/7 local support to better serve the specific needs of international clients and reinforcing its broader mission to support the capital markets through cutting-edge technology, enhanced security and expertise. Building on this momentum, the company's growth continues with new offices established in Dubai, Sydney, Paris, Toronto, and Chicago - expanding its global footprint alongside existing hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Auckland, and Belfast. Today's news comes as the latest in a series of major milestones at Options, including its partnership with Couchdrop, enhanced security services with Netskope and receipt of the Emerging Partner award from Equinix. Options Technology: Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Options Announces Partnership with Couchdrop to Revolutionize Secure Data Management
LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 11, 2025-- Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Couchdrop, the secure cloud-based file transfer platform. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Options Announces Partnership with Couchdrop to Revolutionize Secure Data Management The collaboration is set to redefine how financial firms manage secure file transfers, making the process faster, more scalable, and significantly easier to manage. Through its integration with Couchdrop, Options has transformed its approach to file transfer management. The partnership enables seamless, secure SFTP connectivity to cloud storage environments, significantly reducing setup times and simplifying the onboarding process for clients across the financial sector. Options serves a global portfolio of leading financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and brokers, where security, reliability, and efficiency are mission critical. As the industry embraced cloud-based platforms such as SharePoint, Options recognized an opportunity to evolve its infrastructure with a scalable solution that could meet the growing needs of its clients and support continued innovation. Jason Davidson, Vice President, Cloud Solutions at Options Technology, commented, 'Couchdrop has transformed how we manage secure file transfers across our client environments. By integrating it directly into AtlasWorkplace, we've reduced complexity, shortened onboarding cycles, and increased operational efficiency. It's a powerful example of how our enterprise technology stack has continued to evolve to meet the real-world needs of financial services clients.' Michael Lawson, CEO and Co-Founder of Couchdrop, commented, 'We're excited to partner with Options Technology to support their global client base. Their reputation for excellence in the financial sector aligns perfectly with our mission to simplify secure file transfers at scale. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation, security, and operational efficiency, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth.' As Options continues to expand its global platform, Couchdrop's scalable file transfer capabilities will play a key role in supporting secure data exchange and streamlined service delivery across regions. The integration of Couchdrop represents the latest in a series of strategic developments by Options, following its strengthened partnership with Netskope, receipt of the Emerging Partner award from Equinix, the expansion of its APAC presence in Hong Kong, and the recent launch of AtlasWorkplace, an enterprise technology suite designed for capital markets clients. Options Technology: Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence). View source version on For media inquiries, please contact Niall McAleer,[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM HONG KONG NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT BANKING TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECURITY DATA ANALYTICS SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FINTECH MOBILE/WIRELESS FINANCE SOURCE: Options Technology Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/11/2025 06:47 AM/DISC: 06/11/2025 06:45 AM
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Options Announces Partnership with Couchdrop to Revolutionize Secure Data Management
LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Couchdrop, the secure cloud-based file transfer platform. The collaboration is set to redefine how financial firms manage secure file transfers, making the process faster, more scalable, and significantly easier to manage. Through its integration with Couchdrop, Options has transformed its approach to file transfer management. The partnership enables seamless, secure SFTP connectivity to cloud storage environments, significantly reducing setup times and simplifying the onboarding process for clients across the financial sector. Options serves a global portfolio of leading financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and brokers, where security, reliability, and efficiency are mission critical. As the industry embraced cloud-based platforms such as SharePoint, Options recognized an opportunity to evolve its infrastructure with a scalable solution that could meet the growing needs of its clients and support continued innovation. Jason Davidson, Vice President, Cloud Solutions at Options Technology, commented, "Couchdrop has transformed how we manage secure file transfers across our client environments. By integrating it directly into AtlasWorkplace, we've reduced complexity, shortened onboarding cycles, and increased operational efficiency. It's a powerful example of how our enterprise technology stack has continued to evolve to meet the real-world needs of financial services clients." Michael Lawson, CEO and Co-Founder of Couchdrop, commented, "We're excited to partner with Options Technology to support their global client base. Their reputation for excellence in the financial sector aligns perfectly with our mission to simplify secure file transfers at scale. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation, security, and operational efficiency, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth." As Options continues to expand its global platform, Couchdrop's scalable file transfer capabilities will play a key role in supporting secure data exchange and streamlined service delivery across regions. The integration of Couchdrop represents the latest in a series of strategic developments by Options, following its strengthened partnership with Netskope, receipt of the Emerging Partner award from Equinix, the expansion of its APAC presence in Hong Kong, and the recent launch of AtlasWorkplace, an enterprise technology suite designed for capital markets clients. Options Technology: Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence). View source version on Contacts For media inquiries, please contact Niall McAleer, Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Options Announces Partnership with Couchdrop to Revolutionize Secure Data Management
LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Couchdrop, the secure cloud-based file transfer platform. 'Options' reputation for excellence in the financial sector aligns perfectly with our mission to simplify secure file transfers at scale." The collaboration is set to redefine how financial firms manage secure file transfers, making the process faster, more scalable, and significantly easier to manage. Through its integration with Couchdrop, Options has transformed its approach to file transfer management. The partnership enables seamless, secure SFTP connectivity to cloud storage environments, significantly reducing setup times and simplifying the onboarding process for clients across the financial sector. Options serves a global portfolio of leading financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and brokers, where security, reliability, and efficiency are mission critical. As the industry embraced cloud-based platforms such as SharePoint, Options recognized an opportunity to evolve its infrastructure with a scalable solution that could meet the growing needs of its clients and support continued innovation. Jason Davidson, Vice President, Cloud Solutions at Options Technology, commented, 'Couchdrop has transformed how we manage secure file transfers across our client environments. By integrating it directly into AtlasWorkplace, we've reduced complexity, shortened onboarding cycles, and increased operational efficiency. It's a powerful example of how our enterprise technology stack has continued to evolve to meet the real-world needs of financial services clients." Michael Lawson, CEO and Co-Founder of Couchdrop, commented, 'We're excited to partner with Options Technology to support their global client base. Their reputation for excellence in the financial sector aligns perfectly with our mission to simplify secure file transfers at scale. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation, security, and operational efficiency, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth.' As Options continues to expand its global platform, Couchdrop's scalable file transfer capabilities will play a key role in supporting secure data exchange and streamlined service delivery across regions. The integration of Couchdrop represents the latest in a series of strategic developments by Options, following its strengthened partnership with Netskope, receipt of the Emerging Partner award from Equinix, the expansion of its APAC presence in Hong Kong, and the recent launch of AtlasWorkplace, an enterprise technology suite designed for capital markets clients. Options Technology: Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).


Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Options Launches Enhanced Netskope Managed Service for Secure, Compliant Financial IT Infrastructure
CHICAGO & NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services today announced a major milestone in its three-year strategic partnership with Netskope, a global leader in modern security and networking. 'Together, Netskope and Options are reshaping how data is secured in the capital markets. Our continued strategic partnership represents a bold, forward-thinking approach to managed services." Share Options' AtlasWorkplace is an IT platform purpose-built for hedge funds, asset management, private equity, and financial services firms. It combines high-performance infrastructure, enterprise device management, and tightly integrated cybersecurity controls. Designed to meet the evolving security needs of modern enterprises, AtlasWorkplace's enhanced security solution is the result of years of innovation by Options, leveraging the Netskope platform. Capabilities from the Netskope One platform power key components of AtlasWorkplace, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), real-time data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities, and adaptive access policies. These features are integrated into Options' underlying infrastructure and its 14 consecutive years of SOC compliance. Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, commented: 'Our partnership with Netskope has enabled us to address the most pressing security and networking concerns on a unified platform, built on the largest private security cloud infrastructure and tailored to the specific needs of our clients. This approach allows us to deliver a truly bespoke solution that integrates security and networking seamlessly. By adopting this model, we empower our clients to reduce cyber risk, enhance business agility, lower costs, and simplify operations - all while ensuring the highest standards of SOC compliance. In a world where complexity and threats are continuously evolving, this unified solution offers unparalleled security, efficiency, and flexibility for today's modern financial enterprises." Mike Herman, Vice President of Channel Sales at Netskope, added, 'Together, Netskope and Options are reshaping how data is secured in the capital markets. Our continued strategic partnership represents a bold, forward-thinking approach to managed services - scalable, built to enable real-time financial operations and secure without performance trade-offs.' Today's news comes as the latest in a series of major milestones at Options, including its recognition as a 2024 Emerging Partner with Equinix, the opening of a new city of London office at 100 Bishopsgate and the achievement of SOC compliance for 14 consecutive years. Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).