Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities to Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Marking Sixth Global Region of Coverage

NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 20, 2025--

Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services for the financial markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill capabilities to the Latin America and Caribbean market, marking the company’s sixth global region of Microsoft CSP coverage.

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The additional coverage of Latin America and Caribbean reinforces Options’ commitment to providing global financial clients with seamless, enterprise-grade access to Microsoft 365 and Azure services, supported by localized billing and regional expertise. The expansion strengthens Options’ position as a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner, enabling direct cloud service delivery across six Microsoft-designated global regions.

Additionally, Options is making immediate use of this expanded capability by providing CSP Direct Bill services to its customers in the Cayman Islands, delivering localized Microsoft cloud access and billing directly through its new South American region.

Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, commented , “Our expansion into Latin America and Caribbean represents a major step forward in our mission to deliver secure, enterprise-class cloud services to clients around the world. As financial institutions continue to diversify their global operations, local presence and direct billing capabilities are essential for ensuring compliance, agility, and efficiency. With CSP Direct Bill status now spanning six global regions, we’re proud to support our clients’ growth with best-in-class technology, expert local support, and a truly global platform.”

This development builds on Options’ flagship enterprise technology platform, AtlasWorkplace, which integrates Microsoft cloud services with secure connectivity, collaboration tools, and compliance solutions tailored specifically for hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers.

The new direct billing capabilities also reinforce Options’ global operational delivery, complementing its 24/7 local support model and advancing its mission to empower the capital markets through innovation, security, and expertise.

Options’ continued growth includes office expansions 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 announcement follows a series of strategic achievements for the company, including its attainment of Microsoft specializations for Private Cloud and Threat Detection and the launch of PrivateMind, a next-generation AI environment engineered to deliver intelligence with full data sovereignty, control, and performance.

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Options Expands Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner (CSP) Direct Bill Capabilities to Latin America and the Caribbean Region

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s parliament on Friday appointed right-wing populist politician Janez Jansa as the new prime minister, in a shift for the small European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.

Lawmakers backed Jansa in a 51-36 vote in the 90-member assembly. The new prime minister will need to come back to Parliament within the next 15 days for another vote to confirm his future Cabinet.

Jansa's appointment concludes a postelection stalemate in Slovenia after a parliamentary ballot two months ago ended practically in a tie. Former liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement won by a thin margin but he was unable to muster a parliamentary majority.

Jansa and his populist Slovenian Democratic Party signed a coalition agreement this week with several right-wing groups. The new government also has the backing of a nonestablishment Truth party that first emerged as an anti-vaccination movement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new term in office will be the fourth for the veteran Slovenian politician. Jansa, 67, is an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump and was a close ally of former populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was defeated in a landslide election last month.

Jansa in a speech listed the economy, fight against corruption and red tape, and decentralization as key goals of the future government. He has promised to lower taxes for the rich and support private education and healthcare.

Critical of the previous government's alleged “inefficiency," Jansa said the new government will turn Slovenia into “a country of opportunity, prosperity and justice, where each responsible citizen will feel safe and accepted."

Like Orban, Jansa was staunchly anti-immigrant during the huge migration wave to Europe in 2015. Also like Orban, Jansa has faced accusations of clamping down on democratic institutions and press freedoms during a previous term in 2020-2022. This led to protests at the time, and scrutiny from the European Union.

Golob in his speech described Jansa as “the greatest threat to Slovenia’s sovereignty and democracy."

Alleging that Jansa had threatened to arrest him, Golob said Jansa's "idea of democracy is that anyone who dares speak a word against you deserves only the worst.”

Jansa, a supporter of Israel, also has been a stern critic of the Golob government's 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.

The vote on March 22 was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption. The around 2 million people in the Alpine nation are deeply divided between liberals and conservatives.

Janez Jansa, center, addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa arrives for a session of the Slovenian Parliament in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)