Align earns Great Place to Work certification(tm) and celebrates a decade of recognition. New York, New York - Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, announces it has been certified as a Great Place to Work - achieving a decade of recognition for consistently fostering an exceptional workplace experience. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current professionals say about their experience working at Align. This year, 93% of professionals said Align is a great place To Work. That's 36 points higher than the average U.S. company. Most notably, 99% of employees say they're willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, while 97% believe customers would rate Align's service as excellent. Helping clients navigate today's tech landscape - particularly amid the AI boom - requires skilled professionals and strong teams. Align invests in its employees and culture through ongoing education and training programs and team-building experiences. Whether delivering data center infrastructure, managed services, or the workplace technology of tomorrow, Align continues to cultivate a workplace culture that empowers employees to innovate, grow, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Great Place To Work(R) is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. "Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. "By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Align stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees." CEO Jim Dooling states, "At Align, we've intentionally built an environment where our professionals are empowered to drive new ideas and continuously grow. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, being recognized for a decade of Great Place to Work excellence reflects our long-standing commitment to our people and our culture. We're proud of what we've built together and the impact it continues to have on our professionals and the exceptional outcomes they deliver for our clients." According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion. Align is HIRING! Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit its careers page at: https://www.align.com/it-careers-align About Align Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For 40 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Arizona, New Jersey, and Virginia. Learn more at www.align.com. About Great Place to Work Certification Great Place To Work(R) Certification is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work(R) brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All(TM) Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified(TM) or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces(TM) List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Press Contact Ashley Holbrook 212-546-6159 [email protected]

Align named to No. 10 spot on CRN's Fast Growth 150 list for 2026. Another Year of Exceptional Growth Keeps Align at the Top Read the Official Release on BusinessWire Here. New York, New York, August 4, 2026 - Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT services, announces today that CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company(R), has recognized Align Managed Services on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list in the No. 10 spot. Following last year's significant jump in the rankings to number 11, Align continued its upward trajectory this year. This list highlights the top-performing and fastest-growing technology solution providers, including integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consultants in North America. Over the past two years, solution providers on the Fast Growth 150 have achieved remarkable sales growth, propelled by their innovative strategies and advanced technological expertise, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, security and cloud computing. "It's an honor to move up once again and to be recognized among the highest-ranked companies on CRN's Fast Growth 150," said Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. "Staying at the top wouldn't be possible without the trust of our clients and the hard work and dedication of our employees. We're grateful to everyone who has been part of our continued success, and we'll keep investing in our people, solutions, and partnerships to deliver the service our clients expect." Align Managed Services specializes in providing the alternative financial services industry with Managed Services and Cybersecurity solutions tailored to fit its specific needs. Today, that encompasses leveraging AI securely and compliantly. The rise of AI has revolutionized technology, while also introducing unprecedented issues with security and compliance. This has created a major opportunity for Align to further develop its solution offering to address these issues directly. "The companies recognized in this year's Fast Growth 150 are leveraging deep technical expertise and bold, future-focused strategies to accelerate their momentum in an increasingly dynamic IT landscape," said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "Their drive, agility, and commitment to delivering lasting value for customers set them apart. We applaud their achievements and look forward to seeing how they continue to innovate and grow." Coverage of the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list is available at crn.com/fastgrowth150. About Align Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For 40 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York City, London, Virginia, Arizona, New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, Salt Lake City & Portland. Learn more at www.align.com. Press Contact Ashley Holbrook 212-546-6159 [email protected] About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. Align accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com. Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn and X. (C) 2026 The Channel Company, Inc. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. The Channel Company Contact: Kristin DaSilva The Channel Company [email protected]

Align launches AI Insights magazine examining the Future of AI in Alternative Investments. New publication brings together industry leaders, market data, and practical guidance as AI adoption accelerates across alternative investment firms Read the Official Release on BusinessWire Here. New York, New York, July 14, 2026 - Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, today announced the launch of a special edition of Align Insights, AI & the Future of Alternative Investments, a new thought leadership publication exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the alternative investment industry. It brings together commentary, guidance, and market data from technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, fund operations specialists, and industry practitioners to examine how firms are moving beyond AI experimentation and into real-world adoption. The publication arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry. After several years of experimentation, firms are increasingly moving AI initiatives into production environments. As adoption accelerates, Align believes the industry is progressing through 3 distinct waves of AI maturity, creating new considerations around governance, security, infrastructure, and organizational readiness. Align has long been recognized as a leading Managed Services provider for the alternative investment industry. The company works with hedge funds, private equity firms, registered investment advisers, and digital asset managers, and has a front-row view into how firms are implementing AI technologies. This unique vantage point informed the development of the publication. "A key theme of the publication is what we describe as the Three Waves of AI Adoption," said Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services. "Many firms are beginning to realize productivity gains from AI, but the industry is quickly moving toward deeper operational integration and increasingly autonomous systems. Understanding where your organization sits today is becoming a critical strategic question." The publication features contributions from Arcesium, Cartesian FinOp Partners, Cavelo, Clearwater Analytics, Conduit Security, EAC, Fortify Cyber, Grant Thornton N-able, Salus GRC, and TrustServe. Contributors explore topics ranging from AI-powered operational efficiency and cybersecurity risk to governance, infrastructure readiness, data management, and the future of AI-driven workflows. "There is no shortage of discussion about AI, but there is still a need for practical insight grounded in real-world experience," said Chris Zadrima, Align's Chief Operating Officer. "We brought together industry leaders, market data, and practitioner perspectives to help firms move beyond the hype and make more informed decisions about AI adoption. Our objective is to help firms understand where challenges remain and what steps they should be considering next." Align Insights: AI & the Future of Alternative Investments is now available for download. Read the full publication by visiting: https://www.align.com/ai-and-the-future-of-alternative-investments Press Contact: Ashley Holbrook 212-546-6159 [email protected]