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October 10, 2024  — 6 min read
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October 10, 2024  — 6 min read
Survey reveals women in IT work harder to make slow progress
For women, progress in IT careers has proven to be both hard fought and slow, according to a global survey of female IT professionals conducted by Acronis.
January 20, 2020  — 3 min read
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January 20, 2020  — 3 min read
Plan to Get #CyberFit at Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020
Last year, Acronis hosted the world’s largest gathering of cyber protection professionals for a two-and-a-half-day exploration into this new IT discipline. We’re excited to repeat that successful and informational show this coming October because, as of today, registration for the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020 is now open. Once again we’ll take over the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, FL with an anticipated 2,000 attendees exploring the latest trends and opportunities in modern cyber protection – the transformational IT discipline that ensures organizations are #CyberFit. As the premier event focused on cyber protection, we’ll bring together thought leaders, CIOs, service providers, resellers, distributors, developers, and enterprise businesses from around the world. The Summit will run October 19-21, kicking off on Monday, October 19 with a full day of live training and certification sessions, followed by the conference’s Welcome Reception that evening. The next two days will offer high-profile keynotes and panel discussions, customer and partner advisory councils, in-depth technical breakouts, and technology showcases – all focused on strengthening the cyber protection position of organizations, service providers, and the customers they support.
January 16, 2020  — 5 min read
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January 16, 2020  — 5 min read
Cyber Chat: Cybersecurity, Partnerships, and the Future of IT
Leaders from Acronis and Eze Castle took to theCUBE stage to discuss the cyber protection revolution, the outcome of the 2019 Acronis Global Cyber Summit, and the future of the IT industry. Hear their thoughts and join in the conversation, yourself, with this video and highlights from the conversation.
January 16, 2020  — 19 min read
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January 16, 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.
January 13, 2020  — 3 min read
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January 13, 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.
January 13, 2020  — 7 min read
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January 13, 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.
January 13, 2020  — 6 min read
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January 13, 2020  — 6 min read
Ransomware: The digital doom we all want to avoid
How many articles have you read that highlight the devastation of a ransomware attack? Convinced a ransomware attack won’t happen to you? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Projected to attack one business every 14 seconds by the end of this year, ransomware attacks are not just heavy on the purse but can have a devastating impact on lost sales, customer relationships, brand reputation and overall compliance.
January 08, 2020  — 3 min read
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January 08, 2020  — 3 min read
Travelex Hit with Powerful Sodinokibi Ransomware Attack
While most of the world was readying their New Years' Eve celebrations, Travelex was facing a devastating ransomware attack. In the early hours of December 31, the FinabIr-owned foreign exchange company was hit with Sodinokibi, a powerful ransomware strain that rendered Travelex websites in 20 countries inaccessible and left its airport outlets without access to the internet or email.  Travelex IT teams have been working since New Year’s Eve to restore the affected systems and isolate the virus. Travelex has declined to comment on whether it will pay the ransom but, either way, this is not a good look for Travelex.
January 07, 2020  — 4 min read
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January 07, 2020  — 4 min read
2020 Predictions: Cyberthreats Accelerate IT Ops Transformation, Modernization and Automation
The pace of change in the world is accelerating and, as the world becomes more digital, IT professionals know that cyberthreats are evolving even faster. Everyone needs to protect their organizations and clients from the financial and reputational damage that cyberattacks cause, while maintaining employee productivity, revenue growth, and client satisfaction. With that backdrop in mind, let’s consider these 10 predictions for 2020.
December 31, 2019  — 4 min read
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December 31, 2019  — 4 min read
2019 In Review: The Year The Cyber Protection Revolution Began
There were several developments in the world of cybersecurity and data protection during the past 12 months that will have long-term effects on efforts to safeguard data, applications, and systems. As 2019 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few highlights to see how quickly things are changing.
December 30, 2019  — 3 min read
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December 30, 2019  — 3 min read
Doing Business in California? You Better Be Ready for The CCPA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect later this Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and if you have any customers that reside in California, you need to take steps now to protect the privacy of any sensitive information you collect on them. Fail to do so, and your business faces potential fines as well as embarrassing and costly consumer lawsuits. The good news is that if you’ve already stepped up your data privacy game for GDPR, you’re already on the path to achieving CCPA compliance, although some terminology and requirements differ.
December 29, 2019  — 6 min read
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December 29, 2019  — 6 min read
10 crucial steps for protecting your company from cyber attacks
Did you know that businesses are projected to be attacked by ransomware every 14 seconds this year and every 11 seconds by 2021?
December 20, 2019  — 3 min read
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December 20, 2019  — 3 min read
Innovate or Die: Key Takeaways From The Edge at Gartner’s Infrastructure and Operations Conference 2019
One of the highlights of Gartner’s recent Infrastructure and Operations Conference 2019 was the opening keynote. If I had to sum up what Gartner’s three expert presenters covered in three words they would be: “Innovate or die.” Frankly, this is no big shock. Gartner (as well as IDC and Forrester) have been preaching about digital transformation for years – decades even. However, it is the accelerating pace of change that had everyone at IOCS 2019 really beating this “war drum” even louder and harder.