Options Redefines Managed IT Services for Financial Firms with the Launch of AtlasWorkplace
CHICAGO & NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG, May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets today announced the relaunch of Integrated Desktop, under a new brand umbrella, AtlasWorkplace, a tailored IT platform engineered to transform Hedge Funds, Private Equity firms, and Financial Services organizations with secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure.
AtlasWorkplace provides a comprehensive, secure IT solution designed for the unique demands of buy-side firms. It integrates a White Glove Service, with dedicated technical account management and VIP level customer care, ensuring consistent, personalized support.
Firms benefit from seamless, secure remote working with an Office and Desktop technology stack, including centralized identity management and Microsoft 365 integration. AtlasWorkplace's Cloud and Server solutions offer scalable, resilient private, public, and hybrid environments, while Security and Compliance ensures 24x7 threat monitoring, proactive detection, and dedicated support for audits.
With AI Enablement, firms gain secure access to hosted LLMs, Microsoft Copilot and RAG platforms, all backed by Tailored Solutions such as Virtual CTO/CISO services and strategic cloud migrations.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, commented: "For over 30 years, Options has built its reputation on trust, consistency, and delivering when it counts. AtlasWorkplace is the product of that legacy, shaped by decades of experience supporting institutional clients and buy-side firms through growth, audits, market shocks, and everything in between. Very few service providers operate at this level. We were early pioneers in private cloud for financial services, we've maintained 14 consecutive years of SOC compliance and today we're proud to be among the top 1% of Microsoft partners globally, a recognition that reflects the highest standards in technology and operational excellence. AtlasWorkplace brings that benchmark into a platform built for scale, resilience, and transformation, serving as a critical enabler of our clients' long-term operational strategy in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace."
Founded in 1993 as a hedge fund technology provider, Options has rapidly expanded its services to become a global leader in high-performance trading infrastructure, market data, and specialist cloud-based IT solutions for capital markets clients worldwide, including the expansion of their secure, global private cloud platform for the delivery of dedicated AI environments and the integration of real-time and historical market data.
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