Lee Pender

Lee Pender

Lee Pender

Senior Content Marketing Manager

Lee Pender is Senior Content Marketing Manager at Acronis. Lee was a journalist in the technology industry for 15 years, writing for and managing publications that served both IT and partner audiences. His experience as a corporate content creator includes tenures with an MSP and a provider of tax-compliance services. He writes about a variety of topics for Acronis, including cybersecurity trends, MSP management, emerging technologies and product updates.

Latest stories from Lee Pender

February 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

February 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis again named a Champion in the 2025 Canalys Managed BDR Leadership Matrix

Analyst firm Canalys has named Acronis a Champion in its 2025 Managed Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) leadership matrix. Acronis maintained its Champion status from the previous Canalys managed BDR matrix.

February 18, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

February 18, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis earns a spot on the CRN Security 100 list for the fourth consecutive year

Acronis has once again landed on the prestigious CRN Security 100 list. CRN, a leading source for IT channel news, analysis and insight, annually names channel focused cybersecurity vendors to its prestigious list.

February 13, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

February 13, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis recognized as a top vendor for combatting cyberthreats

Constellation Research has awarded Acronis a spot on its 2025 Cyber Resilience Solutions ShortList.

February 12, 2025 — 4 min read

Acronis

February 12, 2025 — 4 min read

Acronis Cyberthreats H2 2024 Report: Ransomware and AI are a dangerous combination

The Acronis Cyberthreats H2 2024 Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the cybersecurity landscape, highlighting key statistics and emerging trends, and delivering predictions for 2025.

February 06, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

February 06, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis appoints Stephen Nichols Country Manager for Canada

Acronis has appointed veteran Director of Solution Engineering Stephen Nichols as the Country Manager for Canada. In his new role, Nichols will focus on growing Acronis' revenue and expansion in the region.

February 03, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

February 03, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis channel leader earns CRN Channel Chief designation for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov, head of the global channel organization at Acronis, as a Channel Chief.

January 30, 2025 — 6 min read

Acronis

January 30, 2025 — 6 min read

A brief history of RMM: Where it started and the factors shaping it today

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) is at a crossroads. It's still critical to MSPs, though, and it’s poised for a reinvention that will propel the MSP business model into the future. The evolution of RMM provides context and a roadmap for where the technology is headed.

January 28, 2025 — 3 min read

Acronis

January 28, 2025 — 3 min read

Data privacy survey: Consumers worry about data but don’t do enough to protect it

The Acronis Data Privacy in 2025 Survey results reveal a significant gap between consumers’ awareness of data security and their actual practices.

January 15, 2025 — 4 min read

Acronis

January 15, 2025 — 4 min read

Un-break your business model: Benchmarks and tools for MSPs

For MSPs facing numerous and mounting challenges, maintaining a robust and resilient business model is essential for survival and advancement. MSPs need to embrace strategies and tools that can help them achieve financial stability and operational efficiency.

January 08, 2025 — 2 min read

Acronis

January 08, 2025 — 2 min read

Acronis names Gerald Beuchelt as Chief Information Security Officer

Acronis has named Gerald Beuchelt as its new CISO. He will play a pivotal role in expanding Acronis' influence in the cybersecurity community.

December 05, 2024 — 7 min read

Acronis

December 05, 2024 — 7 min read

2025 cybersecurity expert predictions: AI, IoT, ZTA and more

Cybersecurity experts from Acronis share their predictions for the biggest threats and trends that MSPs and businesses should prepare for in 2025.

November 21, 2024 — 4 min read

Acronis

November 21, 2024 — 4 min read

MSPs, is cybersecurity slowing your network performance?

Anything that slows your network is a problem for you as an MSP. In the case of cybersecurity, solving this problem is a necessity. Security solutions can slow your network and frustrate clients. Learn how to stay safe and speedy.