Align’s Vinod Paul Named Technology Leader of the Year in 2026 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards
Align’s Vinod Paul Named Technology Leader of the Year in 2026 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards
Publish Date: 2026-06-23 10:08:00
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, today announced that Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services, has been named Technology Leader of the Year in the 2026 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards. The recognition marks the second major industry honor for Paul in less than a year, following his receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 MSP 501 Gala Dinner hosted by Channel Futures — one of the highest honors in the managed services industry.
“I’m proud to share this recognition with the entire Align team. What we’ve built here is unique, a deep technical expertise combined with a genuine understanding of how alternative investment firms operate.” – Vinod Paul
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The FTF News Technology Innovation Awards recognize the leaders, innovators, and organizations advancing operational excellence across the financial services industry. This specific award honors an executive who has demonstrated vision and leadership in developing technology solutions that help shape the future of capital markets.
Align Managed Services delivers technology, cybersecurity, cloud, artificial intelligence, and advisory solutions tailored to the needs of financial services firms. With a specialized focus on the alternative financial services investment industry, Align serves hedge funds, private equity firms, and digital asset managers navigating increasingly complex operational, cybersecurity, and regulatory challenges with clients now spanning 24 states and 21 countries.
As President, Paul has guided Align through a pivotal era of platform evolution, embedding artificial intelligence across the firm’s Managed Services offerings at a moment when the alternative investment industry is actively grappling with how to harness AI responsibly and securely. Under his leadership, Align has expanded its cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, and advisory capabilities into an…
