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Options Technology has launched an upgraded version of its AtlasWorkplace managed service, integrating advanced security features from its strategic partner, Netskope, to meet rising compliance and cybersecurity demands across hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, and other financial institutions.
The enhanced solution combines Options’ financial IT infrastructure expertise with Netskope’s security technologies, including Zero Trust Network Access, data loss prevention, and adaptive access controls. These features are integrated into Options’ underlying platform and benefit from its 14-year track record of SOC compliance.
“Built to enable real-time financial operations and secure without performance trade-offs”
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.”
The upgraded AtlasWorkplace platform now includes tightly integrated tools for real-time threat prevention and governance of sensitive data, designed to meet the regulatory demands of capital markets operations. Options’ infrastructure is built for high availability and low-latency, supporting the trading and operational requirements of regulated financial institutions.
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.”
This announcement builds on recent milestones at Options, including recognition as a 2024 Emerging Partner by Equinix, the opening of a new London office at 100 Bishopsgate, and continued expansion across financial centers such as New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Paris.
AtlasWorkplace is part of Options’ broader service portfolio, which includes cloud infrastructure, high-performance networking, cybersecurity, and AI solutions tailored for financial firms. By embedding Netskope’s platform into its offering, Options strengthens its position as a comprehensive managed services provider for the capital markets.
With rising scrutiny from regulators and increasing cyber threats targeting financial data, managed services that unify compliance and performance requirements are becoming central to the IT strategy of investment firms. Options’ move to consolidate these capabilities through a tightly integrated solution reflects growing demand for secure, scalable platforms purpose-built for the financial sector.
