Mannassi to
provide the Los Angeles Marathon with Acronis cyber protection solutions
LOS ANGELES – February 26, 2024 – Acronis,
a global leader in cyber
protection, today announced its latest Acronis #TeamUp partnership with the
Los Angeles Marathon, which will be supported by Mannassi, a provider of
innovative and comprehensive IT solutions. This collaboration, supported by
Acronis's cutting-edge technology, marks the inception of a #TeamUp alliance
aimed at transforming cyber protection in the marathon industry.
"We are excited to embark on this journey with Acronis
and Mannassi," said Murphy Reinschreiber, Chief Operating Officer at the
Los Angeles Marathon. "This underscores our dedication to providing a
world-class event. We see this partnership as a strategic move to ensure the
highest level of cybersecurity for participants, volunteers, and stakeholders alike.
The safety and security of our participants and their data are paramount."
The partnership brings together the iconic Los Angeles
Marathon, celebrated for its rich history and commitment to excellence in
athletics, and Mannassi, renowned for its expertise in delivering advanced MSP
solutions. Leveraging Acronis' comprehensive cyber protection technology, the Los
Angeles Marathon and Mannassi aim to elevate data security, streamline
operations, and enhance the overall marathon experience for participants and
organizers.
"Teaming up with Acronis and the Los Angeles Marathon
is a testament to our commitment as a MSP business," said Graham Mannassi,
CEO at Mannassi. "By combining our expertise with Acronis' innovative
technology, we are confident in our ability to enhance data security and
operational efficiency, ultimately elevating the marathon experience for all
stakeholders."
On March 17, 2024, the Los Angeles Marathon presented by
ASICS will host over 25,000 registered runners along the 26.2-mile
Stadium-to-the-Stars Course starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing near
Avenue of the Stars in Century City. This year’s field size will be one of the largest
in the race’s 39-year history.
Running in conjunction with the Marathon on Sunday is the LA
Charity Half Marathon: an exclusive event open to a maximum of 1100
participants fundraising for The McCourt Foundation and the 90 other nonprofits
involved with the Marathon’s Nonprofit Partnership Program.
"Partnering with the Los Angeles Marathon highlights
Acronis' ability to provide cyber protection for the betterment of a wide range
of sports industries across the globe,” said Pat Hurley, RVP Americas at
Acronis. “This collaboration strengthens our dedication to redefine data
protection and support organizations in achieving their goals securely and
efficiently.”
In addition to cybersecurity enhancements, the partnership
will also feature prominent promotional opportunities, including signage near
the start line, a branded mile on the racecourse, and broadcast coverage during
the sponsored mile.
For more information on events happening on marathon
weekend, please visit www.lamarathon.com.
Service providers are invited to join the Acronis #TeamUp
Program to deliver Acronis Cyber Protection solutions to world-class and global
professional sports teams. To learn more about Acronis’ #TeamUp Program, please
visit: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/msp-sports/.
About Mannassi
With offices in Los Angeles, Reno, and
Cambridge (UK), Mannassi IT Solutions empowers businesses worldwide by
efficiently managing and protecting their computer networks. Our expertise
enables seamless growth and enhances operational efficiency. We are thrilled to
partner with Acronis in supporting this iconic event.
About The McCourt
Foundation/Los Angeles Marathon
The McCourt Foundation (TMF) empowers
communities to build a healthier world through research, education, and events.
TMF’s mission is to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to
build a healthier world. TMF makes a difference by donating to neurology
research, hosting educational forums, and using our events such as the Los Angeles
Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic, Boston
Waterfront 5K, and Tour de South Shore, as platforms to raise funds for over 105 nonprofit charity
partners. Since its inception, TMF has donated more than $6.3 million to
neurology research and generated more than $68M for our over nonprofit charity
partners.
Established in 1992, TMF is a 501 (c)(3) with
offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA.
About Acronis:
Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.
A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 21,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. Learn more at www.acronis.com.