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June 09, 2025  — 3 min read
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June 09, 2025  — 3 min read
MSP Computers at Work brings client service home with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Computers at Work turns to Acronis for ease of management, comprehensive cybersecurity protection and local data centres.
November 22, 2021  — 5 min read
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November 22, 2021  — 5 min read
Switching from a VAR to an MSP
Today, the demand for hardware, specialized software and other technologies continues to grow, yet past profit margins have been razor thin. If the old saying is true — that every challenge is an opportunity in disguise — this is the chance for value-added resellers to rethink past approaches and focus on becoming a true MSP.
November 22, 2021  — 4 min read
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November 22, 2021  — 4 min read
What is the difference between a VAR and an MSP?
If you work in information technology, you have heard the terms value-added reseller or VAR, and managed service provider or MSP. This article discusses the differences between a VAR and MSP and the benefits and disadvantages of each.
November 19, 2021  — 3 min read
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November 19, 2021  — 3 min read
Acronis announces 2021 as the best year in the company’s history
As the Acronis #CyberFit Summit at the company’s Schaffhausen headquarters came to a close, members of the leadership team took to the stage to officially announce that 2021 was the best year in the cyber protection company’s history, citing tremendous milestone achievements, personnel growth, and product updates.
November 19, 2021  — 6 min read
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November 19, 2021  — 6 min read
Malware analysis: SkinnyBoy hits military, government organizations
In June 2021, military and government institutions were attacked using malware called SkinnyBoy. The malicious implant is attributed to the APT28 group, also known as Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear or Strontium. This group has been known since the mid-‘00s for cyber espionage operations, including attacks on NATO allies and organizations in the energy and transportation sectors as well as the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
November 18, 2021  — 6 min read
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November 18, 2021  — 6 min read
Top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Schaffhausen 2021
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen ends on November 19. Whether you were able to join us at the Acronis HQ or not, here’s a quick look at some of the top takeaways from this amazing IT channel event.
November 18, 2021  — 4 min read
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November 18, 2021  — 4 min read
Welcome to the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Schaffhausen 2021: Can’t Miss Moments for MSPs
The Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Schaffhausen kicks off today, gathering IT channel professionals from across Europe to connect, learn, and grow their businesses together at the Acronis HQ. Here are some of the can’t-miss events and opportunities attendees will experience.
November 17, 2021  — 6 min read
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November 17, 2021  — 6 min read
Most Recent Cyberattacks of 2021
It’s not even over yet and 2021 has already had its share of cyberattacks, breaches, and cyberthreats. Let’s examine five of the top cybersecurity threats of 2021.
November 17, 2021  — 3 min read
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November 17, 2021  — 3 min read
What is a RDDoS (Ransom Distributed Denial of Service) Attack?
Ransom distributed denial of service attacks (RDDoS) are extortion-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattacks that are motivated by financial gain. With RDDoS, cybercriminals threaten to launch an extended DDoS attack unless the target pays a ransom before a specified deadline.
November 05, 2021  — 2 min read
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November 05, 2021  — 2 min read
Summit Interview Series: ASCII Group's Jerry Koutavas
The host of The Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel, interviewed the President of the ASCII Group Jerry Koutavas during the Acronis #CyberFit Miami Summit in October 2021 to discuss the challenges and opportunities MSPs face when it comes to cybersecurity insurance.
November 04, 2021  — 2 min read
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November 04, 2021  — 2 min read
Summit Interview Series: SMB Nation's Harry Brelsford
The host of The Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel, interviewed Harry Brelsford, the founder of SMBNation during the Acronis #CyberFit Miami Summit in October 2021 and talked about the opportunities and challenges the emerging legal cannabis sector can offer managed service partners (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs).
November 01, 2021  — 2 min read
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November 01, 2021  — 2 min read
Summit Interview Series: ChannelPro Network’s Rich Freeman
During the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami in October 2021, the host of The Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel, interviewed ChannelPro Network’s Executive Editor Rich Freeman to discuss some of the key findings and conclusions resulting from the MSP-focused market research that Acronis and ChannelPro Network jointly published during the conference.
October 27, 2021  — 4 min read
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October 27, 2021  — 4 min read
Top Takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021
Whether you were able to join us in-person in sunny Miami Beach, you logged in virtually from home, or you’re just now catching up on all the practical insights and business-building advice you missed at the world’s premier cyber protection event, here are some of the top takeaways from the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami.