Options Technology, a leading provider of trading infrastructure and market data solutions, has been awarded the 2025 Equinix EMEA Partner of the Year. This accolade, part of the broader Equinix Partner Awards programme, celebrates partners for their dedication, customer-centric approach, and alignment with shared market strategies. The recognition underscores Options' significant role in enabling joint clients to enhance their digital operations through Equinix's extensive digital infrastructure across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The award specifically highlights several key achievements, including Options' expansion into Equinix NY3 and, earlier this year, the successful deployment of a liquid-cooled environment for a Tier 1 bank at Equinix NY5. Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, expressed his honour at receiving the award, viewing it as a strong endorsement of his teams' regional efforts and the robust collaboration with Equinix. He also noted that their investment in Equinix liquid cooling further strengthens their offering of scalable, industry-leading solutions.
Samuel Farmer, President EMEA at Options Technology, elaborated on the long-standing partnership, which spans nearly two decades within financial services. He noted that the Options platform is now supported by 35 Equinix data centres, creating a highly interconnected global financial services ecosystem. During Equinix's Q1 earnings call, this expanded partnership was highlighted, with Options being described as a leading infrastructure provider to global financial services firms.
A notable example of this leadership includes Options' Tier 1 bank deployment of PrivateMind in the Nordics. With the rapid increase in demand for AI and Private Cloud products, and Equinix's recent strategy to expand its presence to better assist customers in the Nordics' digital landscape, both companies anticipate a promising future for their collaboration. They aim to help enterprises navigate the complexities of digital transformation and harness the power of AI, positioning Options as a 'Neocloud' for Financial Services.
Stefan Diedericks, VP of EMEA Partner Ecosystem at Equinix, commended Options for its consistent leadership and valuable contributions to the Equinix partner ecosystem. He noted the exceptional momentum and pipeline expansion achieved in 2025, expressing anticipation for continued growth and impact. This announcement follows several recent developments for Options, including a significant AI deployment in Iceland, the appointment of Larry Leibowitz as Chairman of the Board, and the company's recent acquisition of Crossvale.
Options Technology operates globally, with offices in major financial centres including London, New York, and Singapore. The company focuses on high-performance networking, cloud solutions, security, and artificial intelligence, all critical areas for modern financial infrastructure.