Linedata Global Services, a leading provider of outsourcing, technology, and cybersecurity services for fund managers, is proud to announce three prestigious awards from HFM and Private Equity Wire.
The awards, celebrated at industry galas in New York City, include:
- Cyber Security Firm of the Year: Private Equity Wire US Credit Awards 2024
- Best IT Consultancy: HFM US Services Awards 2024
- Best Outsourced Operations/ FInance Services: HFM US Services Awards 2024
Jonathan Hinkley, SVP and Co-Head of Linedata Global Services said: “What sets Linedata apart is our deep understanding of buy-side operations, combined with our IT and cyber resilience expertise. We are honored by these awards, which are a testament to the dedication of the hundreds of IT, operations, and finance experts who make up our global team. These accolades also underscore the support and loyalty of our customers, who count on Linedata to implement and maintain their technology, protect their assets and reputations, and deliver the operational bandwidth and hard-to-find expertise that keeps their businesses running smoothly.”
Cyber Security Firm of the Year
The “Cyber Security Firm of the Year” award from Private Equity Wire reflects Linedata’s leading role in designing and delivering white-glove cybersecurity services for buy-side businesses. Our offering includes Linedata Protect Managed Detection, Response and Remediation (MDRR), which provides advanced protection with AI/ML-enabled threat scanning, next-generation antivirus, and SOC/SIEM services. Our cyber offering also includes third-party risk management, security awareness training, policy development, phishing tests, and more, all of which help firms demonstrate compliance with SEC and other regulatory requirements.
Girish Khilnani, who co-heads Linedata’s Technology Services business, said: “As an MSP with a security-first mindset, Linedata puts cybersecurity at the heart of its technology services offering. We are investing heavily in expanding our AI-driven cybersecurity services, such as vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, automated patching, and predictive analysis while strengthening partnerships with top security providers and enhancing our Linedata Protect suite of MDRR and endpoint protection solutions.”
Best IT Consultancy
The “Best IT Consultancy” award from HFM highlights Linedata’s excellence at helping clients modernize their operations, reduce costs, and achieve their strategic goals using technology. Linedata’s IT services include strategic advisory services and digital transformation solutions, custom software and application development, IT modernization, data warehousing, cloud migration, and managed technology services.
Mark Seaman, SVP and Co-Head of Global Services at Linedata said: “We help our clients drive digital transformation, optimize operations, and manage risk with strategic advice, tailored consulting, and business process improvements. With over 20 years of experience, first as Gravitas Technology Services and now as Linedata Global Services, we offer unparalleled expertise to help firms change their business to address current and future requirements, modernize their IT infrastructure for better business performance, and reduce key person risk.”
Best Outsourced Operations/Finance Services
The HFM award for “Best Outsourced Operations/Finance Services” recognizes Linedata’s success at helping buy-side firms scale with a range of operational services for investment operations and middle and back-office operations delivered as outsourcing, co-sourcing, and nearshoring engagements. Linedata’s services include AI-enabled investment research, idea validation and data intelligence, portfolio monitoring and maintenance, reconciliation, fund accounting, loan services, wires and cash management, and other operational solutions that digitalize manual processes, enabling firms to achieve greater efficiency and focus on growth.
Rama Krishna, Co-Head of Linedata Global Services, said: “Investment firms are accelerating the use of outsourcing across their operations to address the need for specialized skills and headcount balancing. We’re proud of the way we’re helping some of the biggest names in the business address talent gaps and specialist needs in their operations. With Linedata, you no longer need to worry about everyday operations, and your team can concentrate on strategic activities that enable business growth.”