# Align

> Align is a technology infrastructure and managed IT services company founded in 1986 by Jim Dooling. It assesses, designs, builds and migrates data center infrastructure, provides workplace technology services, and operates cloud, cybersecurity and IT support services with a particular focus on alternative investment firms. Its Asset Point software supports infrastructure inventory and change planning.

- **Founded:** 1986
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, United States
- **Founders:** Jim Dooling (Founder, President and CEO)
- **Products:** Data center infrastructure services, Align IT Suite, Align Guardian, Managed Cloud Services, Asset Point
- **Notable:** Align reports Channel Futures MSP of the Year recognition in both 2023 and 2024., Align reported a 2026 Great Place to Work certification and 93% positive workplace responses., Named Best Cybersecurity Service at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards, according to its October 5, 2026 announcement.

## Products & services

- **Data center infrastructure services** — Assessment, planning, infrastructure design, procurement, build, migration and operational support for enterprise, hyperscale, colocation, neocloud and edge environments.
- **Align IT Suite** — Managed IT platform combining cloud, cybersecurity, daily IT operations, customer portal and a predictable cost model.
- **Align Guardian** — Managed detection and response with round-the-clock security operations support.
- **Managed Cloud Services** — Cloud design and operation, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
- **Asset Point** — DCIM SaaS platform for hardware and infrastructure inventory, capacity visibility, modernization and migration planning.
- **Workplace Technology** — Network and Wi-Fi, structured cabling, audiovisual design, collaboration systems, smart offices and access control.
- **AI readiness and governance** — Policy development, governance frameworks, training and controlled access for enterprise AI adoption.

## Achievements

- Align reports Channel Futures MSP of the Year recognition in both 2023 and 2024.
- Align reported a 2026 Great Place to Work certification and 93% positive workplace responses.
- Named Best Cybersecurity Service at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards, according to its October 5, 2026 announcement.
- Its 2019 DPR case study estimated approximately $3 million in total-cost-of-ownership savings over five years.
- Its 2022 Verizon case study reports 1,134 devices moved in 11 migration waves over four months.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced Best Cybersecurity Service recognition at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards; the ceremony was held September 17.
- **2026-08** — Appointed Noel Kilcooley CTO, with oversight including AI, cybersecurity and compliance.
- **2026-08** — Announced Great Place to Work certification and a decade of recognition.
- **2026-02** — Selected as official managed services provider for 47 Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://www.align.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/align/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AlignITAdvisor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignitadvisor/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16