Altitude Sync to equip DHL Stormers with Acronis’ advanced cyber protection solutions
JOHANNESBURG – March 4, 2025 - Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, today announced its latest Acronis #TeamUp partnership with South African rugby team the DHL Stormers. Supported by Altitude Sync, a Cape Town-based cloud aggregator specializing in data loss protection and cybersecurity solutions, this partnership reinforces Acronis’ commitment to expanding its presence and strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure across South Africa.
“Winning is the top priority for professional Rugby teams, and our job is to equip them with the technology to stay focused on success. Expanding our presence in South Africa is a key step for Acronis, and we are proud to partner with the DHL Stormers alongside Altitude Sync,” said Jacques Smit, Country Manager of South Africa at Acronis. “With Altitude Sync’s expertise and our world-class cyber protection, we ensure the DHL Stormers’ critical data remains secure, so they can concentrate on performance both on and off the field.”
As the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner, Altitude Sync will provide the DHL Stormers with Acronis’ advanced cybersecurity and data protection services. Managed through a single console, Acronis offers reliable, cost-effective security and backup solutions tailored to the needs of modern organizations, including leading sports teams. This includes access to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Advanced Backup, Advanced Management, and Advanced Security + XDR, ensuring the DHL Stormers’ digital infrastructure remains secure and resilient.
“By combining our expertise in secure cloud solutions with Acronis’ cutting-edge technology, we are equipping the DHL Stormers with the protection they need to operate without disruption.” said Dale Hurwitz, CEO at Altitude Sync. “This exciting partnership with the DHL Stormers reflects our passion in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions to our Partners nationally that supports their long-term success. A cornerstone to our vision of this partnership includes growing skills and knowledge in the IT Security industry which in turn creates jobs and supports the local economy.”
Based in Cape Town, the DHL Stormers are one of the best supported rugby teams in the world boasting a team full of international stars. They compete in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup competitions in which they have a strong track record of success. They claimed the inaugural Vodacom URC title in 2022, lifting the trophy at their home ground DHL Stadium and went on to host the Grand Final the following season as well.
“Just as preparation and adaptability are crucial to success on and off the field, securing our digital infrastructure is key to our operations,” said Stormers Rugby Chief Commercial Officer Leontine De Sutter. “This partnership with Acronis and Altitude Sync gives us confidence that our data and systems are protected against cyber threats, allowing us to keep our eye on the ball.”
Service providers are invited to join the Acronis #TeamUp Program to deliver Acronis Cyber Protection solutions to world-class and global professional sports teams.
To learn more about Acronis’ #TeamUp Program, please visit https://acronis.com/en-eu/lp/msp-sports.
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.