Strategic alliance expands availability of Acronis' cloud
backup and disaster recovery solutions on the Ingram Micro Cloud
Marketplace to channel partners worldwide and brings priority
to U.S. relationship
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, November 9, 2015 - Ingram
Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced it has expanded its
distribution agreement with Acronis, a global leader in new
generation data protection solutions for physical, virtual and
cloud environments.
Initially offered in the United States, the expanded
relationship has extended the reach and availability of Acronis'
cloud data protection solutions offered via Ingram Micro to nine
countries - Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom - with
more planned. Channel partners worldwide will soon be able to
easily configure and manage Acronis' leading cloud data protection
solutions from a single automated platform. Additionally, the
expanded agreement brings priority to the relationship in the U.S.
where Ingram Micro now serves as the premier distributor of
Acronis' growing portfolio of data protection and disaster recovery
solutions for virtual, physical, mobile and cloud environments.
With the rising threat of data loss from security breaches,
system failures, and man-made and natural disasters, many
organisations are turning to cloud and hybrid cloud solutions to
protect their information. Recognised as the industry's most
complete data protection platform, Acronis' tightly integrated set
of solutions includes backup, disaster recovery, and secure file
sync and share, offering channel partners the ability to provide
customisable and affordable data protection solutions to their
end-customers. Powered by the Acronis AnyData Engine, the Acronis
Data Protection Platform and solutions safeguard critical workloads
and ensure business continuity and productivity across any cloud or
hybrid cloud environment.
"The addition of Acronis to the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace
and new premier status in the U.S. demonstrates our commitment to
identifying and delivering best-in-class solutions and cloud
services that help channel partners drive business transformation,
gain a competitive edge and increase profitability," said Paul Bay,
executive vice president and chief executive, Ingram Micro U.S.
Tailored to support any operating system, Acronis' highly
flexible data protection solutions are well suited for the Ingram
Micro Cloud Marketplace and allow channel partners to easily deploy
and scale cloud solutions to a larger global customer base while
quickly tapping into new revenue generating services for data
protection.
"We are extremely pleased that Ingram Micro has selected Acronis
as a preferred provider of data protection solutions for its Cloud
Marketplace and Advanced Solutions organisation. What makes our
expanded relationship unique is that Ingram Micro can now
distribute Acronis software, broker Acronis services to cloud
resellers, and sell Acronis cloud solutions to service providers -
greatly extending our partner reach and value," said Serg Bell,
Co-Founder and CEO at Acronis. "We believe that leaders like Ingram
Micro play a critical role in the adoption and growth of cloud
services, adding value by acting as the integrator, product
manager, and cost manager for partners. Ingram Micro partners
worldwide can now have a best-in-class choice for complete data
protection that is integrated with the Ingram Micro platform and
can be easily customised and tailored to the end-user's needs."
The Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace is an ecosystem of buyers,
sellers and solutions that enables channel partners to transform
and grow their business by offering instant, online access to a
wide array of innovative cloud solutions from a single online
portal. Through its automated platform, the Cloud Marketplace
delivers seamless and efficient management of the complete
end-customer cloud subscription lifecycle.
Notes to editors
Acronis will be attending and spotlighting its data protection
portfolio at the Ingram Micro ONE event,
November 16-18 in Nashville, TN.
To find out more about Ingram Micro Cloud, go to: http://www.ingrammicrocloud
Learn more about the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace here:
http://www.ingrammicrocloud.com/marketplace/.
About Ingram Micro Cloud
Ingram Micro is a master cloud service provider (mCSP), offering
channel partners and professionals access to a global marketplace,
expertise, solutions and enablement programs that empower
organisations to configure, provision and manage cloud technologies
with confidence and ease. For more information on Ingram Micro
Cloud, please visit www.ingrammicrocloud.com.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of
Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology
and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep
expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply
chain solutions enables its business partners to operate
efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled
agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that
come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart
and ahead. More at www.ingrammicro.com.
About Acronis:
Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.