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Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage

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Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage
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Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage

2025-06-19 17:27 Last Updated At:17:30

NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 19, 2025--

Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai. This move comes as the city cements its status as a rising global hub for Hedge Funds, Private Equity firms, and Asset Managers, many of whom are actively expanding their footprint in the region.

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With this latest launch, Options enhances its ability to deliver seamless Microsoft 365 and Azure services to clients in Dubai, offering locally supported access through its Tier 1 CSP Direct Bill accreditation, now spanning five of Microsoft’s designated global regions. The expansion also marks a strategic investment in Dubai’s growing role as a magnet for leading financial institutions seeking innovation, regulatory clarity, and geographic diversification.

Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, commented: “Delivering Microsoft cloud services directly in Dubai marks a significant milestone for Options. This expansion has been driven by increasing demand from our clients, particularly hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers headquartered in London and New York, who have recently established operations in Dubai. We’re proud to support their growth with secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, localized support, and streamlined billing. As a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner with CSP Direct Bill status across five global regions, we’re ideally positioned to enable the next phase of capital markets expansion in the region.”

The new offering reinforces Options’ flagship enterprise technology platform, AtlasWorkplace, which integrates Microsoft cloud services with secure connectivity, enterprise collaboration tools, and regulatory compliance solutions tailored for capital markets clients.

This latest expansion of services will further strengthen Options’ global operational delivery, complementing its 24/7 local support to better serve the specific needs of international clients and reinforcing its broader mission to support the capital markets through cutting-edge technology, enhanced security and expertise.

Building on this momentum, the company’s growth continues with new offices established in Dubai, Sydney, Paris, Toronto, and Chicago - expanding its global footprint alongside existing hubs in New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Auckland, and Belfast.

Today’s news comes as the latest in a series of major milestones at Options, including its partnership with Couchdrop, enhanced security services with Netskope and receipt of the Emerging Partner award from Equinix.

Options Technology:

Options Technology (Options) is a financial technology company at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure. We serve clients globally with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global technology, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

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Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage

Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities in Dubai, Marking Fifth Global Region of Coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — J.T. Miller scored his second goal of the game on a power play at 2:56 of overtime as the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Saturday night.

Will Cuylle, Noah Laba and Artemi Panarin also scored to help the Rangers snap a three-game skid (0-1-2). Mathew Robertson and Conor Sheary each had two assists, and Igor Shesterkin had 12 saves.

Zach Bolduc, Arber Xhekaj, Jake Evans and Josh Anderson scored for Montreal in its third loss in four games (1-2-1). Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson each had two assists, and Jacob Fowler had 21 saves.

In the extra period, Miller beat Fowler for his ninth goal to give the Rangers the win after they trailed 3-0 and 4-2.

The teams combined for eight goals in the opening 28 minutes, then none until overtime.

Cuylle and Miller scored in a 36-second span early in the second period to tie the score 4-4. Cuylle got his ninth at 7:22 and Miller tied it at 7:58.

Bolduc opened the scoring with 7:19 left in the first period with his seventh. Xhekej made it 2-0 with his first wit 5:50 left in the period, and Evans made it a three-goal lead 2:08 later with his fifth.

Laba then beat Fowler on the power play with 1:11 left in the opening period to get the Rangers on the board.

Panarin scored on a penalty shot 19 seconds to make it 3-2.

Anderson restored the two-goal margin at 3:17 of the second, whipping a one-timer past Shesterkin.

The Rangers honored players from the 1970s and 80s. Attendees included Hall of Fame defenseman Brad Park, Swedish stars Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson plus family members of Rod Gilbert, Jean Ratelle and Vic Hadfield. Herb Brooks, the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic coach who coached the Rangers from 1981-85, was represented by his son Dan.

Canadiens: Host Edmonton on Sunday night.

Rangers: Host Anaheim on Monday night.

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Montréal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovský (20) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Montréal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovský (20) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler (32) skates off the ice while the New York Rangers celebrate an overtime goal by J.T. Miller during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler (32) skates off the ice while the New York Rangers celebrate an overtime goal by J.T. Miller during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

The New York Rangers celebrate their win in overtime during an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

The New York Rangers celebrate their win in overtime during an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

The New York Rangers celebrate an overtime goal by J.T. Miller (8) during an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

The New York Rangers celebrate an overtime goal by J.T. Miller (8) during an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

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