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Engadget
07-08-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Framework Desktop (2025) Review: Powerful, but perhaps not for everyone
The most obvious question is ' Why? ' Framework builds modular , repairable laptops that anyone can take apart and put back together again. It's a big deal in an era where laptops are regularly sold as a single unit that, should one part break, goes in the trash. Since every part of a Framework machine can be swapped out, you can keep one going for as long as your patience, and the supply of spare parts, allows. Desktops, however, are already modular and repairable — company founder Nirav Patel said 'desktop PC ethos was one of the core inspirations for the Framework laptop to begin with.' So, if desktops are already modular and repairable, why do we need one from Framework? When the Desktop was announced, Patel said the genesis of the product came from seeing a preview of AMD's Ryzen AI Max . It's an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) — AMD's term for a chip combining a CPU, GPU and NPU in a single package, much like Apple Silicon — with plenty of hyped-up claims about its performance. Those claims were so compelling that Patel added the Desktop to the company's roadmap just to harness that potential power. The big selling point for this chip is the sheer volume of RAM you can employ (up to 128GB) and the massive memory bandwidth (up to 265GB/s) it can take advantage of. AMD described it as a ' workstation-level ' chip that'll work in a regular 'ol PC, with the base model priced at $1,099. But there's a devil's bargain in opting for such a powerful chip, since to get it means Framework has had to give up a lot of its founding principles. As someone probably once wrote, for what shall it profit a computer manufacturer if it shall gain searing power but lose its own soul? Framework's first desktop is powerful and efficient. But it's not as modular, or repairable as a regular PC. $1,099 at Framework Hardware The major issue with the Ryzen AI Max is its inflexibility since it's made as a single package. Much like Apple Silicon products, you'll need to pick your chip spec in the knowledge that you don't get to change things later. Consequently, you'll be ordering the Framework Desktop in one of three unchangeable flavors: Ryzen AI Max 385 with 32GB RAM, Radeon 8050S GPU Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 64GB RAM, Radeon 8060S GPU (the model I'm testing). Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128GB RAM, Radeon 8060S GPU With every other Framework machine, the mainboard has the CPU and fan soldered in place, but that's it. Every other component can more or less be removed and reinstalled on the replacement mainboard. Here, if that APU goes or if your needs do evolve, then you're losing pretty much everything (including the heatsink) since it's all soldered to the mainboard . We'll get into pricing considerations later, but replacement mainboards from Framework run between $799 and $1,699. Otherwise, the only things you can recover here are the Wi-Fi module, SSD (there's space for two), power supply and case. Speaking of which, the Framework Desktop is a Mini-ITX desktop in a 4.5L case, complete with optional carrying handle. It's less understated than the cases you'd have seen at a LAN party circa 2006, but that's not the point. While the box itself is a stark black, you can add a big chunk of personality to it with the front panel, which has space for 21 plastic tiles. These tiles come in a variety of colors (including black, green, orange and lavender) for you to mosaic to your heart's content. You can also pick up single tiles with specific images printed on, including the Framework, AMD and Linux logos, plus this fetching pride heart. Naturally, if you're crafty, you can also make your own. Below the front panel and irritatingly small power button, you'll find two of Framework's trademark expansion card slots. These are USB-C ducts into which you can slot any of the company's expansion cards, letting you pick and choose what I/O you have up front. But the flexibility, so necessary on a laptop, is less of an issue here since this is a Mini-ITX mainboard. Lean over to the back and you'll find two USB-C, two DisplayPorts, two USB-A sockets as well as dedicated connections for HDMI, Ethernet and 3.5mm audio. Installation Framework is only selling its desktop in a 'DIY Edition,' but that's less of a big deal than you might initially expect. Whereas the company's DIY laptops require you to put every component in the chassis, on the Desktop there's very little to do at all. Everything bar the SSD is already in place, and all you need to do to add that is remove the heatsink and slot your drive into the M.2 slot. After that, you just need to attach the beefy 120mm fan to the equally beefy heatsink, pop the cowl on top and screw in the four screws. Framework's wonderful iFixit-style guides claimed getting the hardware together would take between 30 and 45 minutes. I hit stop on the watch after 15 minutes and 15 seconds, and can't imagine many folks will take much more time than that to put everything together. From there, you just need to install your operating system of choice and you're ready to go. In use Image of the rear of the Framework Desktop (2025) sat on a wooden table in front of some books. The focus is on its port selection. (Daniel Cooper for Engadget) With the Desktop, Framework is targeting two groups: gamers, and developers eager to use AMD's Ryzen AI Max. The pitch to the former group could easily be boiled down to 'this is a fast PC you don't need to do much to build.' That's an easy enough metric to judge it by, since we can just run some games on it and see how well it performs. I'll admit that I am not an AI developer, and so can't speak as authoritatively on the latter or how effective it would be at running large models if you — as the company expects — buy several mainboards to run in a cluster. I basically ran every title in my admittedly limited game library with the settings dialed up to max, and it didn't break a sweat. AMD claims the Radeon 8060S GPU inside my machine goes toe-to-toe with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU. This is a ten pound hammer for the one ounce nail that is Fortnite, but even demanding titles like Hardspace: Shipbreaker breezed through. My gut tells me, however, that people wouldn't be eyeing this up as a primary gaming machine. That's not where this unit's power lies, really, but in the more work-y tasks that better suit the APU. As I said, I'm not an AI developer but I did mess around with LM Studio, which I tested with a chatbot running Google's Gemma 3 27B model. Performance was a little slower than you may see on a web-based AI client, but not enough for it to be an issue. LM Studio, too, suggested that running this was only taking around a third of the Desktop's CPU power, so there's probably plenty more headroom there to run bigger and more demanding models. I am, however, on surer footing with big workstation tasks, like video editing and exporting, and I was impressed with the results here. For this, I took a 39GB HD video file with a runtime of 2 hours, made a few minor trims, and then compressed and exported it as an MP4 file. Crunching the file down to 6GB took just one hour and 12 minutes, a staggering speed boost for a job that could take half a day to export on lesser hardware. It's worth remembering, too, that I'm testing the middle-tier version of the Desktop with 64GB RAM. When announcing the Desktop, Patel said the machine would run quietly even at peak power. He described it as 'silent while sitting on your desktop under normal loads, and even under gaming, it's impressively quiet.' If you're familiar with Framework's track record and products so far, that quote will have instantly provoked scoffing. The company does many things well, but it wildly overpromises on how quiet and cool its machines run. Framework trumpeted how much better its cooling was on its recently-released Ryzen AI 300 mainboard for the Laptop 13, which was noisy and lap roasting. Here, you've got a beefy APU expected to run for sustained periods of time at 120W and up to 140W in boost. I half expected to be able to use this thing as a space heater but, mercifully, the company does seem to have made good on its promises. The 120mm fan barely got noisy at all, and I can only recall it becoming noticeable when running heavier AI models in LM Studio and when I started exporting the video file. Pricing The starting price for the base model Desktop with the Max 385 and 32GB of RAM is $1,099. For that, you'll get the case, power supply and mainboard, which includes its own Wi-Fi module. What the company is listing as optional extras, however, includes the SSD, CPU fan, OS and even the power lead. So, if you were looking to buy the base model as an essentially off the shelf purchase, including decorative tiles and two front-facing expansion cards, the price rises to $1,386. If you want to opt for the mid-tier option (the 395 with 64GB RAM) add $500 to the base model price. If you want to go for the high end 395 with 128GB RAM, then you'll be adding $900 to the base price, bringing the total for an off-the-shelf model to around $2,286. Because of the distinct nature of the Ryzen AI Max, an apples-to-apples comparison isn't going to be perfect. But, if you were looking to spend around two grand on a high-performance PC, you could snag something like Lenovo's Legion Tower 5 with AMD. $2,200 buys you a Ryzen 7 with 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 Ti with 12GB RAM. Alternatively, that figure could get you an ASUS ROG G700 with a Ryzen 7, Radeon RX 9070 XT Prime (with 16GB VRAM), 16GB RAM and a 2TB SSD. The real differentiator is how much you would value the faster memory bandwidth and speed the AI Max offers over its discrete rivals. Framework will also sell users the Desktop's mainboard on its own, with the base model priced at $799. Certainly, if you've got boxes full of spare parts and the necessary Mini-ITX case, you could save a chunk of change that way. This will also be the most cost effective way for power users to run clusters of boards for bigger projects. Pre-orders are open, but the company won't start shipping boards on their own until it's fulfilled all of its system orders. Wrap-up In my time with the Framework Desktop, I've flip-flopped a few times on if this product is a hit or a miss. Framework was open about the fact this was something akin to a side project, outside its regular remit to build modular laptops, based on a particularly exciting chip. So while I think the all-in-one approach is a backward step compared to regular PCs, I get the rationale for doing so here. Where I think Framework whiffed was to pitch this as a machine to make 'PC gaming more accessible' by reducing 'the mental and physical load' associated with building your own. Nightmares about thermal paste aside, I don't think that's a real issue for would-be gamers as they could easily pick up a pre-built system for similar cash. And I suspect most gamers would much rather use a PC with a standalone graphics card rather than slum it with an integrated GPU. Because even mentioning gaming, really, does the machine a massive disservice, pulling the focus from its real strength. Which is the ease at which this machine handled productivity tasks, like running AI models and crunching video. The effortlessness at which it handled that brought to mind products like the Mac Studio, a creative powerhouse in its own tiny package. It's this that Framework should have led with, especially since it'll do all of those tasks and play games on the side. I'm not sure I'd recommend this product to people who are just looking to buy a powerful PC or a gaming PC. It's a tool for a specific group of users capable of taking advantage of the AI Max's benefits that you'd otherwise need a workstation for. So while its review score is justifiably high when the Framework Desktop is judged on its own merits, that doesn't mean you need to own one.


Mint
15-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Claude AI now integrates with Notion, Canva, Figma, Stripe and more in major Anthropic update
AI firm Anthropic has announced a major upgrade to its Claude assistant, unveiling a new directory of integrated tools designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. The update allows users to connect Claude to a wide range of third-party platforms such as Notion, Canva, Stripe, Figma, and more, effectively transforming the AI assistant into a more context-aware collaborator. In a blog post published on Monday, Anthropic introduced the new feature as a leap towards intelligent, task-oriented AI support. 'Now Claude can have access to the same tools, data, and context that you do,' the company stated, underscoring the shift from a basic assistant to a fully-fledged digital co-worker. Traditionally, users have needed to repeatedly brief AI tools on their ongoing projects, timelines, and preferred software. With the newly introduced connectors, however, Claude can directly access user-approved services and data, thereby reducing friction and enabling quicker, more relevant outputs. For instance, users can now ask Claude to 'write release notes for our latest sprint from Linear,' and the assistant will automatically extract ticket information to generate a polished document. In another example, a creative brief can be quickly turned into a branded Canva post, or a Figma design can be transformed into usable code, all without switching platforms. Anthropic highlighted several key use cases: Creating organised Notion roadmaps from AI-guided planning sessions. Generating payment summaries using live Stripe data. Accessing local applications like Prisma and Socket via the new Claude Desktop app. While the directory of tools is accessible to all Claude users on web and desktop, certain integrations, particularly with remote apps, are exclusive to subscribers on paid plans. Desktop extensions for locally installed applications require the Claude Desktop app to be installed. Users can explore the full list of supported tools by visiting
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Best Gaming Desktop PC Deals for June 2025
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use(Opens in a new window) . Investing in a gaming desktop is one of the smartest purchases you can make, opening the door to a massive universe of titles from multi-million dollar budget AAA titles to the hottest indies. We've hunted down nine deals on potent machines from many of the top prebuilt PC brands, divided into three categories: starter, midrange, and high-end. No matter what kind of machine you're looking for, June's desktop PC deals can save you tons of dollars that you can spend on more games. Skytech Shadow Gaming Desktop for $899.99 (list price $949.99) STGAubron Gaming Desktop for $414.55 (list price $449.99) (must apply coupon) ViprTech Stryker 1.0 Gaming Desktop for $624.99 (list price $749.99) MSI Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop for $1,256.51 (list price $1,399.99) Skytech Azure Gaming Desktop for $1,499.99 (list price $1,999.99) Thermaltake LCGS Reactor 7897XS Gaming Desktop for $1,999.99 (list price $2,199.99) Panorama XL RTX 5070TI Gaming PC Desktop for $2,449.99 (list price $2,799.99) CLX Set Gaming Desktop for $2,479.99 (list price $2,689.99) Corsair Vengeance i5100 Gaming Desktop for $3,749.99 (list price $3,999.99) Just getting into the world of PC gaming or operating on a smaller budget? Don't stress. You can pick up a more than decent desktop for slightly more than a new gaming console. These aren't going to wow your friends with 120fps 4K output, but they will run the vast majority of the last generation's games without a hiccup. Credit: Amazon Specs: Ryzen 5 3600 CPU | GTX 1660 Ti GPU | 8GB RAM | 500GB SSD Let's open up with a seriously budget loadout that won't dazzle at the LAN party but is more than good enough to play many modern games at 1080p. PCMag reviewed the 1660 Ti graphics card and said that it was one of the most cost-effective ways to get into the HD gaming space when it was released in 2019. The Ryzen 5 CPU is competent, and the overall build quality of this entry-level battlestation is impressive, with a tempered glass side panel and tons of LED lighting. Skytech Shadow Gaming Desktop for $899.99 (list price $949.99) Credit: Amazon Specs: Intel Core i7 CPU | Radeon RX 580 GPU | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD For a more thrifty alternative, this under-$500 number is perfectly capable for HD gaming at stable frame rates, but don't push your luck with higher resolutions. That price looks even nicer when you see that the PC comes with a mouse, keyboard, mouse pad, and soundbar for one low price. Inside the bright and attention-getting case, you'll find a slate of budget components, including a decent Core i7 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a Radeon RX 580 GPU. Plenty of ports and room to expand are a nice touch, and video output through both DisplayPort and HDMI is solid. While it won't blow minds at the LAN party, this is more than sufficient for many gamers. Amazon has an extra $45 coupon right now. STGAubron Gaming Desktop for $414.55 (list price $449.99) (must apply coupon) Credit: Amazon Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 CPU | Radeon RX 580 GPU | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD Entry-level gaming desktops don't necessarily bring the heat when it comes to cutting-edge GPUs, and the decade-old Radeon RX 580 inside this attractive case isn't going to get you much past 1080p. That said, the Ryzen 7 processor is decent, and getting 32GB of RAM is an incredible offer for a desktop this inexpensive. That makes it a solid pick for creative work as well as HD gaming, and it's a breeze to open up and upgrade, with tons of space in the RGB-illuminated glass-sided tower. ViprTech Stryker 1.0 Gaming Desktop for $624.99 (list price $749.99) If you're willing to drop a little more money, you can walk away with a lot more performance. Midrange machines are typically pegged to the software on the market right now, so if you're not looking to live on the edge, this is probably the bracket for you. These typically land around the $1,000 range, which might seem steep, but they're easily expandable and will last you a while. Credit: Amazon Specs: Ryzen R7-7700 CPU | GeForce RTX 4060 GPU | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD MSI makes reliably solid gaming hardware, and this unit is right on the border between budget and midrange, popping up into this category thanks to its impressive case construction and decent component loadout. The biggest draw here is the RTX 4060 graphics card, which is a solid performer in the midrange bracket that benchmarks quite well. A quad-fan loadout keeps everything cool no matter how hard you're pushing it, and standardized MSI components and parts make it easy to upgrade with the $100 you'll save. MSI Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop for $1,256.51 (list price $1,399.99) Credit: Amazon Specs: Intel Core i7 12700F CPU | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD Here's a serious price cut on a high-quality midrange PC that will handle all of today's most popular titles at solid resolution and frame rates. Although none of the components are cutting-edge, they're all reliable and great value for the money. The Windows 11 installation is guaranteed free of bloatware, so nothing will get in the way of your play. The case is sturdy and attractive, and the quartet of RGB ring fans does a stellar job keeping things cool. There are few drawbacks to this one, so if it hits your sweet spot grab it while it's $500 off. Skytech Azure Gaming Desktop for $1,499.99 (list price $1,999.99) Credit: Amazon Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU | Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD A price cut drops this cool-looking machine down into the midrange category for the first time, and the Thermaltake Reactor has a lot to recommend it. Its octagonal case features tempered glass front panels and mesh sides for optimum airflow, excellent cable management, and plenty of ports for easy access. The internals are solid, with a well-reviewed Ryzen 7 processor paired with a competitive current-generation Radeon graphics card, plenty of system memory, and closed-loop system cooling. Thermaltake LCGS Reactor 7897XS Gaming Desktop for $1,999.99 (list price $2,199.99) Ready to get serious? If you've got the money to spend, you can pick up a gaming desktop that pumps out incredible graphics at lightning-fast frame rates, even with the latest titles. These packages might not be for everybody, but once you've experienced true HD gaming from a top-of-the-line machine, you won't want anything else. Save massive amounts on these high-end gaming desktops. Credit: Amazon Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD Let's open up our high-end section with a serious powerhouse. As you'd expect from a unit called Panorama XL, this is a jumbo serving of silicon delight, with a massive array of 11 ARGB PWM fans that keep the components cool and look awesome in the process. Both the front and right side panels are tempered glass, giving the PC a futuristic appearance. Inside, you get a speedy Ryzen 7 processor, a new 50-series GeForce graphics card, and decent RAM and storage options for 13% off. Panorama XL RTX 5070TI Gaming PC Desktop for $2,449.99 (list price $2,799.99) Credit: Amazon Specs: Intel Core i9 14900KF CPU | GeForce RTX 5070 GPU | 64GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 6TB HDD Here's a wickedly powerful high-end desktop at a surprisingly low price for the sheer component value alone. An excellently fast Intel Core i9 processor coupled with a 50-series Nvidia card means top-flight visuals and stable frame rates for all your favorite games, and the hefty 64GB of DDR5 memory means that multitasking, streaming, and more will go off without a hitch. Throw in a combined 8 terabytes of storage across two drives, and you're good to go. The cool-looking case gives you tons of visibility as well. CLX Set Gaming Desktop for $2,479.99 (list price $2,689.99) Credit: Amazon Specs: Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU | GeForce RTX 5080 GPU | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD Let's close out with an absolute monster of a battlestation that will dominate the competition. The Corsair Vengeance i5100 is a massive, stylish casing wrapping a bevy of high-end components, starting with a 14th-generation Intel i9 processor that handles even the most demanding tasks at blazing speed, coupled with a new 50-series GeForce RTX graphics card that pumps out 4K at killer frame rates. Corsair's cooling is always on point, and the tempered glass front and side panels show off all your gear to maximum effect. A 6% discount gives us the lowest price we've seen in months. Corsair Vengeance i5100 Gaming Desktop for $3,749.99 (list price $3,999.99) If you're ready to pull the trigger on a gaming desktop PC, here are three tips for getting the best deals: Gaming is one of the most processor-intensive things you can do with a Windows 11 PC, so a fast multi-core CPU is key. All of the desktops we've selected for this list prioritize fast speed and multi-core threading for peak performance. A gaming desktop also rises and falls on the strength of its GPU. To enjoy most modern titles the way the developers intended, you need a graphics card with a good amount of RAM. All that power comes with heat. One advantage of gaming desktops is that they are typically designed with advanced cooling features to keep the PC running at top performance without overheating. Both options have their advantages. Assembling a custom PC gives you total control over every aspect of your machine and lets you spend money on the features that matter to you. However, they can become more expensive than a prebuilt machine due to the economy of scale. Also, if you plan to assemble your PC yourself, you are taking some risk into your hands. A prebuilt gaming desktop is easier to understand in terms of the specifications of what it can run, and it typically comes with warranties for repair and parts replacement that cover the whole machine. This is a question where the answer changes every year, as game developers are constantly pushing the envelope of what they can get out of PCs to make their titles immersive and rich. As of 2025, we'd recommend that your gaming desktop have at least 16GB of onboard RAM. For processors, AMD Ryzen or Intel Core i5/i7 models are solid. For a GPU, you need a card with at least 8GB of VRAM, but more is always better. For prebuilt gaming desktops, a few companies are reliable and widely available. Dell's Alienware division produces solid if sometimes pricey PCs that have a fan following. Asus's Republic of Gamers line hits the midrange and high-end markets with good machines. Acer's Predator line is also good, and HP's Omen models have their adherents. Skytech Shadow Gaming Desktop for $899.99 (list price $949.99) STGAubron Gaming Desktop for $414.55 (list price $449.99) (must apply coupon) ViprTech Stryker 1.0 Gaming Desktop for $624.99 (list price $749.99) MSI Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop for $1,256.51 (list price $1,399.99) Skytech Azure Gaming Desktop for $1,499.99 (list price $1,999.99) Thermaltake LCGS Reactor 7897XS Gaming Desktop for $1,999.99 (list price $2,199.99) Panorama XL RTX 5070TI Gaming PC Desktop for $2,449.99 (list price $2,799.99) CLX Set Gaming Desktop for $2,479.99 (list price $2,689.99) Corsair Vengeance i5100 Gaming Desktop for $3,749.99 (list price $3,999.99)


BBC News
10-06-2025
- BBC News
Download scam safe stickers
To download the above:Desktop - right click the image and select 'save image as...', then choose where you would like to save the image on your device. You can then print from your desktop. Smartphone - hold the image and select 'save to photos'. You will be able to find the image in your photo library. You can then print from your smartphone.


Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Options Redefines Managed IT Services for Financial Firms with the Launch of AtlasWorkplace - Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Technology
CHICAGO & 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 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. '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." Share 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. Today's news comes as the latest in a series of major milestones at Options, including the opening of its new city of London office at 100 Bishopsgate, the achievement of SOC compliance for 14 consecutive years and a new partnership with Paget Brown to facilitate expansion in Belfast. 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).