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Atlas Technica Announces Completion of SOC 2 Type II Certification

Atlas Technica — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:56:21 GMT

Atlas Technica Announces Completion of SOC 2 Type II Certification

Leading Managed Service Provider Enhances Their Offerings and Commitment to Best-In-Class IT Solutions

NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Technica, a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) and strategic partner serving the technological needs of the alternative investment industry, is proud to announce their recent completion of SOC 2 Type II certification. The company conducts an annual SOC 2 Type II audit that is performed and delivered by CPA firm, KirkpatrickPrice, that evaluates specific processes and the overall operating effectiveness of a company's internal controls over several months.

According to research by IBM and Ponemon Institute, nearly 30% of businesses will experience a data breach in the next two years. Through the SOC 2 Type II certification, this verifies that potential customers are protected when partnering with Atlas Technica and can trust that their sensitive data is kept safe. This report provides data to confirm that a company's security program is properly designed and operates effectively to safeguard data against threat actors and responsible for process monitoring, encryption control, intrusion detection, user access authentication, disaster recovery, and more.

"Security is paramount to Atlas Technica, and protecting all of our clients' data is of the utmost importance to us," said Serge Bukhar, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Technica. "Through this certification process, our partners from KirkpatricePrice were able to identify various strengths of our firm, the security measures we have put into place, and our overall strong dedication to compliance initiatives. We are proud to take this next step to continually understanding and supporting our customers' needs."

About Atlas Technica
Atlas Technica was founded in 2016 with two main goals: to provide the best customer service experience possible for their clients, and to use best-in-class public cloud technology to do so. There is a clear need among hedge funds and other alternative investment firms for an IT provider that will put service first. Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder the burden of IT management, user support, and cybersecurity compliance so you don't have to. Headquartered in New York City, Atlas Technica has additional offices in London, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit www.atlastechnica.com.

Media Contact:
Cara Siegel
917-692-0085
PR@atlastechnica.com

MIP Category Launch

Atlas Technica — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:55:07 GMT

Atlas Technica Launches Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP) Category for Capital Markets; Appoints AI Veteran Alex Vayner as Global Head of AI & Advisory

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Technica, the premier technology partner for the alternative investment industry, today announced its formal evolution into the industry's first Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP), purpose-built for hedge funds and private equity firms. This transition marks the launch of a comprehensive suite of AI strategy, security, and intelligence ecosystem offerings designed to help institutional investors safely operationalize AI to drive superior investment outcomes.

To lead this transformation, the firm has appointed Alex Vayner as Global Head of AI & Advisory. Vayner brings a distinguished career spanning Bridgewater, Equifax, KPMG, PwC, and Capgemini, where he has built and scaled multiple AI businesses, growing teams to hundreds of engineers and delivering AI solutions to Fortune 500 firms in 30+ countries.

The Critical Inflection Point: Governance as Competitive Moat

The pivot to the Managed Intelligence model addresses a decisive inflection point in capital markets. According to recent research analyzing 50+ hedge fund deployments, funds leveraging generative AI for research and operations are achieving 3-5% higher annualized returns than non-adopters, with outperformance concentrated in equity hedge strategies. However, most institutional investors remain sidelined by what industry observers are calling a "governance gap." A 2024 survey by the ACA Group and National Society of Compliance Professionals found that while 86% of hedge fund managers grant staff access to AI tools, fewer than one-third have established formal AI governance policies in place. Meanwhile, Big Four consultancies continue to charge $50,000–$100,000 for governance assessments requiring 12–16 weeks—pricing mid-market funds out of secure AI adoption entirely.

"Infrastructure alone is no longer a competitive moat; the new frontier is the orchestration and governance of intelligence," said Serge Bukhar, CEO of Atlas Technica. "By evolving into a Managed Intelligence Provider, we are providing our clients with the secure 'factory floor' required for alpha generation. Hiring a leader with Alex's institutional pedigree ensures our clients can leverage the rigor required to treat AI as a core component of their investment engine."

The MIP Framework: Four Pillars of Operational Intelligence

Under Vayner's leadership, Atlas Technica is operationalizing an MIP service catalog structured around four strategic pillars:

AI Governance: Atlas has pioneered a "Safe Zone" architecture that provides the foundational compliance and security layer for AI. This model-agnostic infrastructure establishes secure data boundaries and forensic auditability across Azure and AWS cloud environments, solving the challenges of unmanaged "Shadow AI" through baseline cloud tenant hardening and scoped data controls. This framework directly addresses regulatory requirements outlined in the SEC's 2026 examination priorities for AI supervision and explainability.

AI Solutions: Atlas designs and deploys custom AI infrastructure and development enclaves that provide analysts with a secure "workbench" for rapid experimentation. These bespoke systems allow clients to select and integrate specific LLMs and developer tools—such as Claude, GPT-4, or specialized coding assistants—within a private, firm-owned environment. This architecture enables funds to build proprietary workflows and agentic logic while maintaining total control over their underlying technical stack and ensuring model explainability to meet emerging compliance standards.

AI Strategy: Serving as a neutral advisor, Atlas designs multi-year AI roadmaps and conducts rigorous vendor assessments. This pillar focuses on architecting the enabling infrastructure for alpha generation, ensuring AI initiatives align with a fund's specific investment theme while maintaining institutional-grade compliance and governance accountability.

Intelligence Ecosystems: Atlas provides specialized solution architecture for treating internal and alternative data as a high-value asset. This involves designing the infrastructure that enables the ingestion and structuring of alternative data, building the "pipes" for signal generation that allow firms to exploit their data assets to enable alpha and drive better business outcomes.

"Atlas Technica is already the trusted backbone for the world's most sophisticated investors," said Alex Vayner, Global Head of AI & Advisory. "The next frontier is governing the intelligence that runs on that infrastructure. We aren't just giving clients a chatbot; we are building the secure environment where their proprietary insights are protected, enhanced, and operationalized to enable alpha—all while satisfying the compliance rigor that institutional investors and regulators now require."

About Atlas Technica

Atlas Technica was founded in 2016 with two main goals: to provide the best customer service experience possible for their clients, and to use best-in-class public cloud technology to do so. There is a clear need among hedge funds and other alternative investment firms for an IT provider that will put service first. Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder the burden of IT management, user support, and cybersecurity compliance, so you don't have to. Atlas Technica has offices located throughout New York, London, California, and Florida.

For more information, visit www.atlastechnica.com.

Media Contact
Cara Siegel
917-692-0085
pr@atlastechnica.com

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Atlas Technica Receives Two Industry Awards from Global Fund Media

Atlas Technica — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:54:18 GMT

Atlas Technica Receives Two Industry Awards from Global Fund Media

Leading Technology Company Recognized for Achievements in Providing IT Support for Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Technica, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) and strategic partner serving the technological needs of the alternative investment industry, has been named by Global Fund Media for the following awards for two of their top publications: Hedgeweek® US 2025 Awards: Technology Provider of the Year Innovation Award; and Private Equity Wire® US 2025 Awards: Managed Service Provider of the Year. According to their respective websites, both the Hedgeweek® US Awards and Private Equity Wire® US Awards winners are based on data provided by the entrants and chosen by a board of allocators and managers, who select from a shortlist assembled by their editorial and research teams- using a range of proprietary and third-party data sources. Atlas Technica provides a wide range of IT services in the hedge fund, private equity, real estate and family office arenas.

The winners of the Hedgeweek® US Awards 2025, which recognize fund performance and service provider excellence within the hedge fund landscape, were announced at an exclusive ceremony and networking event on October 9, 2025 at Convene, 237 Park Ave, New York. Several members of the Atlas Technica team were onsite to accept this honor.

The honorees of the Private Equity Wire® US Awards 2025, which recognize excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in the US, were announced at an awards ceremony and networking event on November 6, 2025 also at Convene, 237 Park Ave, New York. The Atlas Technica team proudly accepted the award that evening.

"On behalf of the Atlas Technica team, we are extremely honored to be recognized for our work in providing best-in-class IT support for both the hedge fund and private equity industries," said Serge Bukhar, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Technica. "Our dedication to serving these niche areas continues to be at the forefront of our business, and we are proud to be honored for our company's achievements in serving as a top Managed Service Provider for their unique needs."

About Atlas Technica

Atlas Technica was founded in 2016 with two main goals: to provide the best customer service experience possible for their clients, and to use best-in-class public cloud technology to do so. There is a clear need among hedge funds and other alternative investment firms for an IT provider that will put service first. Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder the burden of IT management, user support, and cybersecurity compliance so you don't have to. Atlas Technica has offices located throughout New York, London, California and Florida. For more information, visit www.atlastechnica.com.

Media Contacts
Cara Siegel
Senior Marketing Consultant
Atlas Technica
PR@atlastechnica.com

Atlas Technica Announces Several Leadership Promotions

Atlas Technica — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:53:38 GMT

Atlas Technica Announces Several Leadership Promotions

Leading Managed Service Provider Names Two C-Level Executives

NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Technica, a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) and strategic partner serving the technological needs of the alternative investment industry, is proud to announce that two of their existing leaders have been promoted to C-level executive positions within the organization. Effective last month, Alex Beher has been named Chief Customer Officer, and Adam Menkes has been named Chief Revenue Officer. These promotions are part of the company's strategic growth as they continue to expand their wide range of IT services in the hedge fund, private equity, real estate and family office arenas.

Beher has been with the organization since 2021 and has been a pivotal part of the company's continued success. Recently promoted from Global Head of Service, he now oversees Atlas Technica's expanded service delivery organization, which includes Support, Professional Services (including Sales Engineering), and Managed Services—now incorporating both the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Network Services teams. He also leads the newly formed Service Excellence team, focused on driving operational efficiency. This leadership change reflects Atlas Technica's commitment to a service-first approach—placing exceptional client experience at the core of its strategy and reinforcing service as a key differentiator in the alternative investment technology space. Alex brings over 16 years of experience in the managed service provider landscape, particularly within the alternative investment industry. Prior to joining Atlas Technica, he held several senior leadership roles at Eze Castle Integration.

Menkes, who joined the firm in 2023, previously served as Global Head of Business Development. In his expanded role, he will lead and grow Atlas' sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives, bringing valuable insights to the firm's target market on the advantages of leveraging best-of-breed public cloud technology with a high touch service approach. A proven leader in the alternative asset management space, Menkes brings deep technology expertise and extensive business advisory experience. Prior to joining Atlas Technica, he held a variety of operational and leadership roles over his 25+ year career at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley.

"We are extremely pleased to name both Adam and Alex to these pivotal roles within the company to help support our future goals as we continue to build Atlas Technica as a best-in-class managed service provider," said Serge Bukhar, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Technica. "Given both of their proven track records for success and extensive industry knowledge and leadership abilities, we celebrate both of their successes and congratulate them on their well deserved achievements."

About Atlas Technica

Atlas Technica was founded in 2016 with two main goals: to provide the best customer service experience possible for their clients, and to use best-in-class public cloud technology to do so. There is a clear need among hedge funds and other alternative investment firms for an IT provider that will put service first. Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder the burden of IT management, user support, and cybersecurity compliance so you don't have to. Atlas Technica has offices located throughout New York, London, California and Florida. For more information, visit www.atlastechnica.com.

Media Contact:
Cara Siegel
917-692-0085
csiegel26@gmail.com

Atlas Technica Debuts at #12 on the Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501

Atlas Technica — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:52:31 GMT

Atlas Technica Debuts at #12 on the Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 -- Recognized for Setting the Standard for Excellence among Alternative Investment MSPs

Annual Channel Partners MSP 501 Identifies Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry

NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Technica has been named as one of the world's top-performing managed service providers, debuting at #12 in the prestigious 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501 rankings. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics including client mix and retention, above industry average revenue growth, service offerings and technical maturity, recurring revenue, and innovation including monetizing AI services.

For the past 18 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for inclusion on this prestigious and definitive listing. It is a milestone achievement for any managed services organization to be included on the list.

"The MSP 501 is more than a ranking—it's a reflection of the innovation, operational excellence, and customer-first mindset that drives the world's top managed service providers forward. Earning a place on this list signals to customers, partners, and the broader tech community that these MSPs are setting the pace for the industry and defining what success looks like in today's complex technology landscape," said Robert DeMarzo, Sr. Director of Informa Channels events and digital content.

MSPs that qualify for the list must also pass a rigorous review conducted by the Channel Partners research team and editors. The MSP 501 represents the best in the technology services industry delivering outstanding vendor and platform neutral advice and value to small, midsized and enterprise customers. These are truly the best of the best. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of AI, cloud, security, collaboration, networking, helpdesk, and remote monitoring and management. The Channel Partners MSP 501 is responsible for keeping their global customers safe, connected and efficient.

"The MSP 501 is the channel industry's unofficial GPS. Customers use it to navigate the over 300K MSP ecosystem, and vendors use it to find the right partners for their GTM strategy," said Devan Adams, principal analyst at Canalys (now part of Omdia). "Being an MSP 501er puts your business on the map while steering new opportunities to you."

"We are very honored to be named to the prestigious MSP 501 list and grateful for this opportunity to be recognized as one of the world's leading managed service providers," said Serge Bukhar, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Technica. "We look forward to being a part of the upcoming gala and continuing our dedication to providing top notch products and services to our valued clients."

Winners will be recognized at the MSP Summit during the MSP 501 gala awards ceremony scheduled for Sept. 15-17 in Orlando, Fla.

Methodology

The Channel Partners MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Partners research and content teams which work closely with a wide range of industry experts to ensure the most pertinent data on managed services performance is collected. The Channel Partners MSP 501 survey uses a quantitative methodology to rank companies based on their annual revenue, profitability, and recurring revenue. The methodology has been developed by a Who's-Who in the managed services industry.

Background

About Atlas Technica

Atlas Technica was founded in 2016 with two main goals: to provide the best customer service experience possible for their clients, and to use best-in-class public cloud technology to do so. There is a clear need among hedge funds and other alternative investment firms for an IT provider that will put service first. Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder the burden of IT management, user support, and cybersecurity compliance, so you don't have to. Atlas Technica has offices located throughout New York, London, California and Florida. For more information, visit www.atlastechnica.com.

About Channel Partners

Channel Partners is a media and events destination for the information technology and communications industry. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem, including solution providers (SPs), managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and distributors, technology solutions brokerages, subagent and agents, as well as leading technology vendor partners and communication providers.

Channel Partners properties include awards programs such as the Channel Partners MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; the Channel Circle of Excellence, which honors innovative leaders from top channel vendors and distributors; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit.

Channel Partners is part of Informa Connect, a leading provider of live events, digital content and training for the global business technology community. Through in-depth expertise and an engaged audience community, Informa Connect helps business professionals make better technology decisions and marketers reach the most powerful tech buyers and influencers in the world. Informa Connects portfolio includes more than 450 annual events attended by 12,000 business professionals,

Media Contacts

Cara Siegel
Senior Marketing Consultant
Atlas Technica
PR@atlastechnica.com

Dave Raffo
Sr. Conference Editor & Community Manager | Informa Connect
Channel Partners Conference Newsletter Editor
david.raffo@informa.com

Sydney Kurtz
Associate Marketing Manager, VIP Audience | Channel
Sydney.Kurtz@informa.com