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Options Technology has announced a strategic partnership 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 has transformed how we manage secure file transfers across our client environments”
Jason Davidson, Vice President of 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.”
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.
Michael Lawson, CEO and Co-Founder of Couchdrop, said, “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.”
Options Expanded APAC Operations, Reinforced Cybersecurity Stack
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.
The new partnership is expected to support Options’ global expansion by improving the speed and security of data exchange for both internal operations and client-facing services. As regulatory and security demands rise, Options said the ability to rapidly onboard clients and exchange files securely across jurisdictions is increasingly viewed as a competitive differentiator.
Options Technology operates in major financial centers including New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. Its infrastructure and managed services support trading, banking, and investment operations, with a growing emphasis on cloud, security, and artificial intelligence capabilities tailored to capital markets.
