October 08, 2020
Press release

Acronis Launches First Cloud Data Center in Canada in Partnership with Robson Communications Inc.

The new data center ensures faster access, greater data resiliency, and data sovereignty for service provider clients, while empowering MSPs with comprehensive cyber protection solutions

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced the availability of a new Acronis Cloud Data Center in Vancouver, Canada. Launched in conjunction with Cloud Solutions partner Robson Inc., the new data center gives service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions upon which they can build new services, while delivering faster access, constant data availability, and data sovereignty to their clients.

The global network of Acronis Cloud Data Centers already includes locations in the U.S., U.K., Switzerland, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. With the new data center in Vancouver, Canadian service providers have a location in-country where they can store business-critical data for their clients. They'll also benefit from the combined service of data management from Robson and the full range of managed cloud solutions and cyber protection solutions available via the Acronis Cyber Cloud platform.

"We pride ourselves on working with companies that are uniquely positioned to bring data integrity, data security, and business continuity to our customers who are already benefitting from our managed cloud solutions." said Martin Robson, President and CEO, Robson Communications Inc. "The new Acronis Cloud Data Center will offer easy, efficient, secure cyber protection solutions that keep client data safe, while also powering their organization's performance."

Among the solutions now available through the new data center is Acronis Cyber Protect, a unique integration of backup, disaster recovery, next-gen antimalware, cybersecurity, and endpoint management tools - all managed via a single pane of glass. Acronis Cyber Protect is VB100 certified and its unique capabilities and integrations recently earned Acronis Cyber Protect the 2020 New Product Innovation Award for Data Protection from Frost & Sullivan.

All of Acronis solutions are designed to address the Five Vectors of Cyber Protection, ensuring the safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) of an organization's data, applications, and systems.

In the same way, Acronis Cloud Data Centers are designed to deliver the highest levels of data availability, security, and safety - with each facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment as well as the best operational and security controls.

Acronis Vice President and General Manager, Americas, Pat Hurley, said, "It was an easy decision to partner with one of the top trusted resellers in Canada, Robson Communications Inc, to bring a new Acronis Cloud Data Center to Vancouver. It is important for Acronis to expand our footprint and increase availability of our innovative cyber protection solutions to service providers and their partners. Now, both Robson and Acronis' Canadian customers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that we're safeguarding their data and that we're on standby 24x7x365 to address any security issues."

Service providers interested in learning more about Robson Managed Solutions and data management services that are available through this new data center should contact Robson Sales at sales@robsoninc.com or visit http://www.robsoninc.com

Service providers interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities that are created by offering the cyber protection solutions available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud platform are encouraged to visit https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/service-provider/platform/.

About Robson Communications Inc.

Founded in 2002, Robson Communications Inc. is a leader in Managed Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud Solutions within an ever changing landscape businesses are required to face to ensure data security, business applications and key business operations. Robson is Canadian owned, operated and employed by some of the industry's most amazing, brilliant and dedicated people who love what they do. It's because of that Robson is able to combine its expertise with world leading technology providers to provide robust, reliable and protected multicloud solutions. As a proven Canadian managed cloud solution provider Robson is able to deliver innovative solutions to a diverse list of businesses to provide efficient and incredible experiences.




About Acronis:

Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20.000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. Learn more at www.acronis.com.
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