Acronis Blog
Authors
Acronis
Acronis
Acronis

Latest stories from Acronis

27 February 2020  — 4 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
27 February 2020  — 4 min read
Which MSP Pricing Model Works Best for Your Business
IT managed services are central to modern business IT management. In 2019, the global managed service provider (MSP) industry was worth $185.98 billion, a figure that will grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. But for small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises who are still exploring managed services, transitioning IT operations to an outside vendor (including even the most reputable MSP) can be daunting.
21 February 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
21 February 2020  — 3 min read
Coronavirus Puts Remote Work Security to the Test
The outbreak of the coronavirus and the travel restrictions put in place to contain its spread means many companies must leveraging remote work practices to keep their businesses moving and employees safe. But without a secure way to share vital, proprietary data, remote work can put a company at risk. Given risks that an unsecured sharing solution can introduce, here’s a look at how secure file sync and share can help organizations enable a safe and efficient remote working environment at all times.
13 February 2020  — 6 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
13 February 2020  — 6 min read
The Benefits of Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Solutions from Acronis
Regardless of scale, industry, or region, ensuring business continuity and data availability is the number one priority for modern organizations. Gaps in these abilities can lead to immediate, drastic consequences ranging from skyrocketing downtime costs and customer dissatisfaction to bankruptcy. That’s why organizations are looking for foolproof ways to avoid these threats and achieve stable continuity and availability – and increasingly adopting cloud-to-cloud backup solutions.
11 February 2020  — 4 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
11 February 2020  — 4 min read
Cyber Chat: Getting The Boston Red Sox #CyberFit
With pitchers and catchers arriving in Fort Meyers, FL, the Boston Red Sox are starting to prepare for their 2020 season. That will involve analyzing a lot of data, all of which must be protected. Brian Shield, Vice President of Technology and IT for The Boston Red Sox, shared an in-depth look at everything IT at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit last year, which provided keen insights into how world-class, data-driven organizations safeguard their infrastructure. After his presentation, John Furrier of SiliconANGLE’s theCUBE interviewed Shield to discuss the IT needs of the Sox – from how Acronis enables Fenway Park to respond to cyberthreats to how new 5G technology is being tested at the stadium to how data is used in the MLB to detect talent and signal imminent injuries.
10 February 2020  — 2 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
10 February 2020  — 2 min read
Pax8 leverages Acronis Cyber Platform to develop custom commitment models in its cloud market
Pax8 is the cloud distribution leader for the IT channel. Born out of the challenges emerging within traditional distribution because of cloud delivery and consumption models, Pax8’s mission is to enable the IT channel to simplify cloud buying through billing, provisioning, automation, PSA integrations, and pre- and post-sales support.
10 February 2020  — 1 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
10 February 2020  — 1 min read
Acronis’ partnership with ConnectWise deepens with Acronis APIs, MSP cyber protection solutions
Established in 1982, ConnectWise provides operational software that enables over 27,000 technology and managed services providers (MSPs) in more than 65 countries to run virtually every aspect of their business. The company’s products address business management, remote monitoring and management, remote control and access, quote and proposal automation, and cybersecurity risk assessments. ConnectWise’s core offerings simplify MSP operations, saving them time and money.
07 February 2020  — 6 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
07 February 2020  — 6 min read
The NHS cyber attack
What type of cyber-attack was used?   How ransomware attacks health care providers and other industries   For many, ransomware became known, when WannaCry tore across the globe, infecting a quarter million machines in more than 150 countries in 2017. The largest ransomware attack ever, it affected a diverse collection of entities, including the NHS, Spain-based Telefonica, America’s FedEx, German railway company Deutsche Bahn, and LATAM Airlines.
28 January 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
28 January 2020  — 3 min read
Celebrating Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day 2020
Do you really know how your personal information is being collected, shared, and used (or misused) on the internet? While there’s a growing awareness that we need to keep our data private, many people underestimate how valuable their personal data is. Yet there’s a reason Facebook, Google, and Amazon have built empires out of what some refer to as the data economy. A holiday was created in 2008 to commemorate the first legally binding international treaty regarding privacy and data protection. Called Data Privacy Day in the U.S. and Data Protection Day in the E.U., it’s celebrated every year on January 28 as an annual call-to-action for smarter and more responsible management of personal data.
28 January 2020  — 6 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
28 January 2020  — 6 min read
How to Deploy a Remote Backup Server: A Simple Guide to Effective Backup for Different Business Use-Cases
Backup today is a lifeline to the future for small, medium, and enterprise organizations alike. That’s because data is the world’s most valuable resource (more so than oil, according to The Economist) and you have to protect it. With a backup solution in place, businesses can keep running.
16 January 2020  — 19 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
16 January 2020  — 19 min read
The 50 Most Important IT Conferences of 2020
The modern digital world is always evolving and businesses of all sizes – from start-ups to global enterprises to service providers – need to stay on the forefront of technology to compete. One of the best ways to do that is to stay connected with the IT community at conferences around the world. These events offer invaluable hands-on experiences with tech innovations, insights from experts and industry leaders, and countless opportunities to network with peers at all career stages.
13 January 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
13 January 2020  — 3 min read
Acronis Named Official Cyber Protection Partner of the San Diego Padres
Acronis is known for providing organizations of all sizes with the cutting-edge cyber protection solutions that keep them #CyberFit in today’s increasingly volatile digital landscape. That leadership is why so many teams in data-driven sports around the world choose Acronis as their technology partner – and our newest such partner is the San Diego Padres. Under the multi-year agreement, Acronis will provide cyber protection to safeguard the team’s data and optimize workflows to improve their performance both on and off the field.
13 January 2020  — 7 min read
Acronis Blog
Acronis
13 January 2020  — 7 min read
The top 5 ransomware attacks in the UK and their hidden costs on business
Ransomware, one of the fastest-growing malware hazards of the 21st century, threatens businesses and public institutions around the world. A particularly virulent and fast-evolving species of malicious software, it infects computers and mobile devices, often spreading across networks to other devices. Once it compromises a system, it quietly encrypts every data file it finds, then displays a ransom note to the user demanding an online payment of hundreds or thousands of pounds (to be paid in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin) in return for the decryption keys needed to restore the user’s locked files.