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December 31, 2019  — 5 min read
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December 31, 2019  — 5 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 17, 2019  — 8 min read
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December 17, 2019  — 8 min read
19 Must-Attend Cybersecurity Conferences in 2020
In the face of increasing data volumes, complex infrastructure, and ever-changing cyberthreats, the strategies and technologies that effectively keep an organization secure are constantly changing. Addressing those evolving considerations means staying informed and learning from those who have already figured out the best solutions to those challenges – which is why attending the right cybersecurity conferences is so critical for organizations of all sizes. But what are the best cybersecurity conferences to attend? We’ve compiled a list of the IT security shows in 2020 that will feature seasoned experts sharing real-world strategies and the latest technologies to combat the newest threats to your data, applications, and systems.
November 25, 2019  — 4 min read
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November 25, 2019  — 4 min read
Acronis #CyberFit Summit Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi
Given the Middle East’s rapid ascent as a global technology center, the region has become an attractive, target-rich environment for cybercriminals. In fact, one recent report showed a 12% year-over-year increase in malware attacks in the UAE during the first three months of 2019. With 6,000 resellers promoting and using Acronis technology in the region, the Middle East is becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for Acronis. That’s why we’re hosting this week’s Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi, spreading the cyber protection revolution to this flourishing market.
November 21, 2019  — 3 min read
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November 21, 2019  — 3 min read
The Cyber Protection Revolution: More Than A Name Change
In the wake of the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019, there’s been a lot of excitement, as well as some changes at Acronis that have prompted questions from customers, resellers, and our managed service provider (MSP) partners. Most notably, they want to know “Why has Acronis changed the names of your products?” It’s true. During the past month, we’ve been updating the names of nearly all of our solutions to include the word “cyber” – and the addition has caught many people by surprise. So what’s the reasoning behind the change?
November 20, 2019  — 4 min read
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November 20, 2019  — 4 min read
Understanding Modern Cyber Protection: What You Need to Know
The modern world is more dependent upon data than at any time in history. That means safeguarding data – and the applications and systems that rely on data – is vital for individuals and organizations alike. Unfortunately, traditional backup and cybersecurity solutions are no longer enough because they cannot keep up with today’s threats. The world needs modern solutions that can protect data, applications, and systems. Acronis has been advocating a new approach called cyber protection, which combines the best of data protection with innovative approaches to cybersecurity, while incorporating technologies that ensure the privacy and authenticity of data. Let’s explore the basics of cyber protection.
November 07, 2019  — 3 min read
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November 07, 2019  — 3 min read
The Transition From Mozy To Carbonite Leaves Users Wanting More
When Carbonite acquired Mozy for $145 million more than a year ago, the news understandably spooked many long-time Mozy customers and service provider partners. What would happen to their data? Would their costs increase? What kind of support could they expect? Carbonite made a good show of trying to ease concerns, but communications were apparently less than ideal. Many Mozy users were surprised when Carbonite started being installed on their systems – and based on the reports we’ve been hearing from users and our managed service provider (MSPs) partners, the migration experience has not been smooth. Since their backup solution is going to change regardless, now is a perfect time for former Mozy users to consider alternatives like Acronis, which offers several advantages over Carbonite.
October 31, 2019  — 2 min read
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October 31, 2019  — 2 min read
It’s Happenin’: #ITNConnect19
The floor is buzzing at the first full day of IT Nation Connect in Orlando and the Acronis team is having some great conversations as nearly 3,000 MSP professionals are roaming the show floor. As Gold Sponsors of this year’s event, it’s great to hear that so many attendees who are looking to expand their business are finding value in the program and their interactions with different vendors. And since today is also Halloween, plenty of our peers are having fun with costumes and candy, making the show floor as festive as it is informative.  While visiting Acronis at Booth #108, attendees expressed a lot of interest in many of the presentations that directly touched on concerns facing MSPs – particularly those regarding the rise in cyberthreats that Acronis has been addressing.
October 25, 2019  — 3 min read
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October 25, 2019  — 3 min read
Visit Acronis at Next Week’s IT Nation Connect in Orlando
We’re looking forward to spending an engaging and exciting three days at next week’s IT Nation Connect. ConnectWise’s annual conference (which is happening Wednesday, October 30 through Friday, November 1 in Orlando, FL) is always a great opportunity to catch-up with industry peers. With more than 3,500 attendees expected, there will be plenty of fellow industry pros to connect with – whether they sell, support or service technology. We’re proud to be Gold Sponsors for this year’s event and are hoping to meet as many of the attendees as possible – especially since we have a lot to talk about with anyone looking to build and expand their business.
October 16, 2019  — 3 min read
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October 16, 2019  — 3 min read
Acronis Global Cyber Summit Day 3: Boot Camp for Cyber Protection Revolution
Following the partner awards last night, the main program of the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019 is officially over. No more celebrity keynotes. No more insightful panels. No more wining and dining at the luxurious Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort. Yet the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insight continues on Day 3, as IT pros, salespeople and engineers roll up their sleeves and get formal training on the strategies and solutions that will make the cyber protection revolution a success. Attendees who can stay another day have the opportunity to join a series of training and certification sessions that will help them put the knowledge that they gained during the Summit into practice.
October 14, 2019  — 4 min read
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October 14, 2019  — 4 min read
Acronis Unveils Three New Solutions at Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019
Acronis Founder and Executive Officer Serg “SB” Bell delivered his keynote address to the Acronis Global Cyber Summit and after getting the crowd energized with his vision of cyber protection, showing how it is revolutionizing the IT industry, Acronis announced three new cyber protection solutions: Acronis Cyber Protect, which integrates seven key protection needs into one easy-to-use solution
October 14, 2019  — 5 min read
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October 14, 2019  — 5 min read
Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019: Welcome to The Cyber Protection Revolution
The largest gathering of cyber protection professionals officially gets underway today at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort in Florida, as the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019 kicks off. After months of anticipation, the cyber protection revolution starts in earnest with more than 1,000 registrants – including cybersecurity experts, CIOs, IT pros, MSPs, value-added resellers, and ISVs and developers – joining the two-and-a-half-day conference in order to explore modern approaches to protecting critical data assets and systems.   The next couple of days promise to be highly educational and entertaining, so let’s look at some of the anticipated highlights that will happen between now and Wednesday.
September 20, 2019  — 4 min read
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September 20, 2019  — 4 min read
Acronis’ Accelerated Growth Gets an Added Boost from Goldman Sachs’ $147 Million Investment
This week marked an exciting milestone, as Acronis announced that Goldman Sachs was investing $147 million in our future. That funding brings Acronis’ valuation to more than $1 billion, making us the world’s newest unicorn – a designation given to private companies that reach that valuation level – and the first B2B software company founded in Singapore to reach that valuation mark. As a result, there will be a lot for industry observers to watch in the coming few years.