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September 03, 2021  — 4 min read
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September 03, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis True Image is now Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
Nearly 18 years after being introduced to the public, Acronis True Image is getting a new name. Beginning today, the world’s best personal cyber protection solution will be known as Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.
August 12, 2021  — 3 min read
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August 12, 2021  — 3 min read
Save the date: The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour is on
Once again, Acronis will be hosting the premiere gathering for cyber protection professionals, as we roll out the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour. Our 2021 event will be focused on ensuring our partners are empowered to keep their clients secure, while sharing the best practices that enable them to build a more successful business. Kicking off in October, the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour will be held in four locations with a varying mix of in-person and virtual attendance options. Registration for all four locations is now open.
August 05, 2021  — 6 min read
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August 05, 2021  — 6 min read
Attending #BHUSA 2021: The cybersecurity experts’ view
As Diamond sponsors for the Black Hat 2021 conference, Acronis sent Acronis’ VP of Cyber Protection Research Candid Wuest and Cybersecurity Analyst Topher Tebow to attend sessions, answer questions, and gather as many insights as possible.
July 15, 2021  — 4 min read
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July 15, 2021  — 4 min read
#MSInspire living up to its name for partners
With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.
July 14, 2021  — 5 min read
Acronis
July 14, 2021  — 5 min read
Acronis protects customer’s server in REvil attack on Kaseya
The recent supply-chain attack on Kaseya by the REvil ransomware group impacted dozens of managed service providers (MSPs) who rely on Kaseya VSA, as well as thousands of small businesses that are managed by those MSPs. While the initial ransom demand was dropped from $70 million to $50 million, the pain and frustration of those targeted rose steadily during the incident.
July 08, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 08, 2021  — 3 min read
Ready to #MSInspire? We’ll see you at Microsoft Inspire 2021
One of the biggest industry events is happening next week and our team is not only looking forward to attending but, as a Select Partner, Acronis will be presenting as well. It’s time for Microsoft Inspire 2021, the tech giant’s largest partner event of the year! Considering all the upcoming advances Microsoft has planned and all of the challenges service providers need to address when protecting their clients’ Microsoft environments, Microsoft Inspire is a must-attend event. And because this year offers free registration, there’s no reason not to attend.
July 02, 2021  — 3 min read
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July 02, 2021  — 3 min read
As cyberthreats evolve, training keeps you ahead of the curve
With the games that cyberattackers play constantly changing, there are no standard rules of engagement. So the question is: How do you stay on top of the cybersecurity landscape, deliver quality services to your clients, and grow your business? The key is constant training, ideally in short sessions that don’t detract from your day-to-day responsibilities.
June 29, 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis
June 29, 2021  — 2 min read
Acronis announced as first integration in new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR platform
Managed service providers (MSPs) play a critical role in delivering IT services to businesses of all sizes. Empowering MSPs with the tools needed to keep clients protected is vital, which is why Acronis is proud that our innovative cyber protection solution for service providers, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, was selected as the first integration for the new ConnectWise Recover Complete BDR solution.
June 25, 2021  — 3 min read
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June 25, 2021  — 3 min read
Welcome to Israel! Acronis opens new cyber protection R&D center
While the power of remote work is strong, having research and development (R&D) facilities around the world enables you to attract the top talent and put them together in a place that’s equipped to let them create the next big thing. That’s why Acronis just opened a new office in Herzliya, Israel. The new office, which was officially opened on June 23, will focus on conducting cybersecurity research and development. The office will also enable Acronis to empower partners in the region – both current and new cloud partners – with local sales and marketing, technical, and educational support.
May 10, 2021  — 3 min read
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May 10, 2021  — 3 min read
DarkSide ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline cripples energy infrastructure
In the latest incident that illustrates the overlap of the traditional economy and infrastructure with the digital realities of modern business, one of the largest pipelines in the U.S. was forced to shut down this past weekend after being hit by a ransomware group. Managed by Colonial Pipeline Co., the 5,500-mile pipeline runs across 14 states between Houston, TX and New York Harbor, and provides around 45% of all fuel for the U.S. East Coast.
May 04, 2021  — 4 min read
Acronis
May 04, 2021  — 4 min read
Recognizing the power of cyber protection: Acronis gets $250M+ investment, valuation at $2.5B+
A new day is dawning for Acronis and the IT industry. Today we announced that Acronis has secured more than $250 million in a funding round led by CVC Capital Partners VII and other investors, bringing our valuation to more than $2.5 billion. More than doubling our valuation in 18 months – especially during a global pandemic – is a testament to the power of Acronis’ cyber protection technology and the dedication of our network of more than 50,000 partners.  This funding round comes at a pivotal time, as Acronis has been intensifying our support for service provider partners to deliver cyber protection to businesses of any size.  These funds will immediately be used to further accelerate our current growth strategy.
April 28, 2021  — 2 min read
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April 28, 2021  — 2 min read
MSPs gain expanded protection capabilities, improved UX, and management flexibility
As service providers protect a wide range of machines and environments against an ever-expanding threat landscape, it’s critical that the solutions they use to power their services can keep up. To ensure our partners have the capabilities they need to keep their clients’ endpoints protected, our April 2021 release for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud incorporates some highly sought-after features, as well as UX and time-saving improvements.
April 16, 2021  — 3 min read
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April 16, 2021  — 3 min read
New integration: MSPs can now manage Acronis via Kaseya VSA
We’ve worked hard to ensure Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – which unifies backup, cybersecurity, and protection management capabilities in one solution designed for MSPs – integrates with the popular RMM and PSA systems that service providers rely on. Recently, we added to our list of integrations so that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud can now be monitored and run via the Kaseya VSA platform.