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Options Technology has expanded its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai, marking the fifth global region in which the company holds Tier 1 status. The move positions Options to deliver Microsoft 365 and Azure services directly to clients operating in the rapidly expanding financial hub of the Middle East.
This expansion comes as hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers increasingly establish regional offices in Dubai, driven by demand for operational efficiency, favorable regulation, and geographic diversification. The company’s extended CSP capabilities now support seamless, locally delivered Microsoft cloud services in line with its strategy to support capital markets infrastructure across major financial centers.
London and NY-based clients have been establishing operations in Dubai
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 integration of CSP direct billing into Options’ offering supports its broader AtlasWorkplace platform, which delivers enterprise-grade technology solutions including Microsoft cloud services, secure connectivity, compliance tools, and collaboration capabilities tailored for financial institutions.
Options’ entry into Dubai complements its global service infrastructure, which already spans major hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Belfast. The company has also recently added offices in Sydney, Paris, Toronto, and Chicago to strengthen its global delivery and support capabilities.
The announcement follows a series of strategic milestones for Options, including a new partnership with Couchdrop, upgraded security integrations with Netskope, and recognition as an Emerging Partner by Equinix. The company continues to align its service offerings with global trends in cloud computing, security, and artificial intelligence as it builds out technology infrastructure for financial services clients around the world.
Options security for data exchange
Options recently partnered with Couchdrop to enhance secure data exchange for financial institutions. The collaboration integrates Couchdrop’s cloud-native file transfer technology into Options’ infrastructure, enabling seamless SFTP connectivity to cloud environments such as SharePoint while accelerating onboarding and increasing operational efficiency.
Serving banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and brokers worldwide, Options said the move addresses the need for scalable and reliable file transfer capabilities in capital markets, where speed and data security are essential. Through the integration, Options aims to modernize how clients manage secure file transfers across global offices and workflows.
Couchdrop’s cloud-based solution allows clients to set up secure, scalable file exchanges without the burden of managing traditional SFTP servers. With the integration now part of Options’ AtlasWorkplace offering, the company can provision secure file transfer workflows in minutes, removing friction from client onboarding and simplifying cross-border compliance.
Options has made a series of infrastructure investments over the past year. These include expanding its Asia-Pacific operations with a new Hong Kong base, reinforcing its cybersecurity stack through a deeper integration with Netskope, and winning an Emerging Partner award from Equinix. The launch of AtlasWorkplace, its capital markets-oriented enterprise tech platform, marked a significant step in delivering a unified environment for networking, cloud services, and now secure file transfers.
Couchdrop’s technology fits into this vision by eliminating the need for legacy SFTP servers and enabling automated workflows across diverse cloud systems. Its compatibility with enterprise platforms and cloud storage providers makes it a lightweight addition to complex financial IT environments.
