Options, a provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global Capital Markets, has achieved the prestigious VMware Cloud Provider Principal Partner status.

This achievement demonstrates Options’ commitment to providing a modern, Multi-Cloud platform complete with VMware Cloud capabilities, including deployment, integration, and cost-optimisation. The partnership with VMware allows Options to seamlessly integrate with the public cloud, enabling the orchestration of client Multi-Cloud environments with ease. Options has dedicated significant resources to achieving this accolade, with employees attaining over 30 VMware certifications to ensure an industry-leading experience which will benefit their clients.

Options’ President and CEO, Danny Moore, says: “The receipt of VMware Cloud Provider Principal Partner status uniquely positions Options as the only provider dedicated to the Financial Services space that also holds SOC1, SOC2, and SOC3 accreditation. This, in addition to achieving our third Microsoft Gold Competency, proves Options truly is a leading cloud service provider in the Financial Services industry.”

Today’s news marks the latest in a series of announcements for Options, including their expansion to Canada with the opening of a Toronto Office, a win at TradingTech Insights USA Awards in the Best Managed Services Solution for Market Data category and a partnership with Packets2Disk to provide Market-Leading Network Analytics to clients.

In 2019, Options received investment from Boston-based Private Equity Firm, Abry Partners. This investment has enabled Options to accelerate its growth strategy and develop its technology platform whilst expanding its reach in key financial centres globally.