Orbital is an award-winning global payment orchestration platform specializing in delivering secure, seamless and compliant stablecoin and traditional payments for enterprises.

With offices located in the UK, Estonia, the Philippines, and Gibraltar, Orbital is committed to delivering trusted third-party assurance to clients worldwide. To meet the globally recognized SOC 2 standard, Orbital selected A-LIGN as its trusted partner on the journey toward enhanced security and compliance excellence.

The challenge

Orbital serves users in a number of regions and must meet evolving regulatory demands and maintain a competitive advantage in key markets. To achieve this, the company sought a comprehensive audit and compliance solution.

As a highly regulated financial institution, Orbital faced several critical challenges in selecting the right audit provide — issues that impacted operational efficiency, risk management, and their ability to preserve stakeholder and regulatory confidence.

Reputation and global report acceptance were top priorities in their search. Orbital needed a firm with both international credibility and deep expertise in SOC 2 — one whose name would reassure clients reading the final report.

In navigating complex financial technology regulations across the EMEA region, Orbital prioritized working with an auditor who understood their environment and had decades of relevant experience.

While previously engaging Big 4 firms for compliance services, Orbital encountered limitations in specialized SOC 2 support and technology integration. These gaps prompted the search for a partner that could deliver targeted SOC 2 expertise while seamlessly connecting with their existing GRC platforms and compliance tools.

“Working with A-LIGN and their partners has fundamentally transformed our audit experience, moving it from a burdensome, fragmented necessity, to a streamlined, strategic, and efficient process.”
-Richard Lindsay, COO

Why A-LIGN

When evaluating audit providers, Orbital ultimately selected A-LIGN based on its expertise in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks — particularly within the highly regulated financial services sector. Additionally, Orbital valued A-LIGN’s reputation for efficiency and a customer-centric approach.

A-LIGN distinguished itself during initial consultations by clearly articulating its methodology, presenting relevant experience with similar financial institutions, and showcasing a proactive understanding of the organization’s specific security and compliance requirements from a regulatory standpoint.

By transitioning from generalist Big 4 firms to A-LIGN’s specialized approach, Orbital gained access to dedicated SOC 2 experts who understood their specific industry requirements and regional compliance nuances.

“This transformation with A-LIGN is critical for a highly regulated financial institution like ours that has a lean team and bandwidth constraints. The improvements in time savings, operational efficiency, and enhanced regulatory confidence have been substantial, allowing us to dedicate more resources to our core business while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.“
-Richard Lindsay, COO

Through their partnership with A-LIGN, Orbital successfully achieved SOC 2 compliance while establishing a sustainable framework for ongoing compliance management.

Looking ahead, Orbital remains committed to enhancing its security posture and aligning with evolving compliance standards. With third-party assurance provided by A-LIGN, the company is well positioned to foster lasting trust with users and stakeholders around the globe.

About Orbital

Orbital is an award-winning global payment orchestration platform specialised in delivering secure, seamless and compliant stablecoin and traditional payments for enterprises. It equips B2B and B2C businesses with an all-in-one platform that offers named vIBANs, stablecoin wallets, and the ability to pay-in, payout, and exchange across all major stablecoins, traditional currencies, and over 80 exotic currencies interchangeably.

For more information about Orbital visit: www.getorbital.com