In recent years, many manufacturers have fallen behind in adopting broader digital transformation initiatives that span the entire enterprise. According to Deloitte, if manufacturers do not embrace digitization, as many as 35 percent of today’s industrial companies could be out of business or significantly changed within the next 10 years. So, obviously, this demands a forthright and robust response from manufacturing.

June 30th is social media day, and to celebrate, we’re going to help you keep your account secure for a smart and safe browsing experience! Statista reports that 60% of the world’s population, or over 5.18 billion people, has at least one account on social media. However, with the social benefits of the rising medium comes a cache of security concerns that grow in severity daily.

We’ve just released the Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report 2023, a free resource for security-minded professionals. Readers will learn about the latest shifts in attack patterns, how cybercrime gangs are evolving and how new technologies (like AI and automation) are changing the game — not to mention plenty of actionable tips to help you stay safe through the back half of the year.

In manufacturing, unplanned downtime can lead to lost sales, delayed shipments, wasted capacity and unhappy customers. To minimize these risks, manufacturers need comprehensive data backup and recovery strategies and solutions. An Acronis blog takes a closer look at these areas and describes best practices any manufacturer can follow to protect their data and maximize systems uptime.