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Lee Pender
Lee Pender
Lee Pender
Senior Content Marketing Manager
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

April 10, 2026 — 4 min read
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How much does OT downtime cost? Calculate your potential losses
April 10, 2026 — 4 min read
How much does OT downtime cost? Calculate your potential losses
As manufacturers modernize their operations, they face an uncomfortable truth: Cybersecurity-related incidents now cause more downtime than mechanical failures. That’s why understanding the potential cost of downtime is so critical in the process of building cyber resilience into an OT environment.
April 07, 2026 — 3 min read
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Is your backup strategy keeping up with the growth of Microsoft 365 data?
April 07, 2026 — 3 min read
Is your backup strategy keeping up with the growth of Microsoft 365 data?
The volume of Microsoft 365 data is exploding as the popularity of the productivity suite increases. With Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and OneDrive, users are producing massive volumes of documents, conversations and shared files every day.
April 02, 2026 — 2 min read
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Why now is the time to invest in operational technology resilience
April 02, 2026 — 2 min read
Why now is the time to invest in operational technology resilience
With budgets under pressure and resources stretched thin, many manufacturers are left pondering a difficult question: How can we strengthen operational technology (OT) defenses without incurring downtime or breaking the bank? Find out how.
March 29, 2026 — 2 min read
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What MSP and IT leaders need to know about security, compliance and AI in 2026
March 29, 2026 — 2 min read
What MSP and IT leaders need to know about security, compliance and AI in 2026
Acronis is hosting two webinars focused on practical, real-world strategies for AI compliance.
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
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How SMB1001 shapes cybersecurity in Australian education: A guide for MSPs
March 26, 2026 — 5 min read
How SMB1001 shapes cybersecurity in Australian education: A guide for MSPs
The SMB1001 cybersecurity framework provides an immediate opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) in the Australian education sector.
March 26, 2026 — 2 min read
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Acronis partner ACE Business secures PSG to expand cybersecurity access for Singapore SMEs
March 26, 2026 — 2 min read
Acronis partner ACE Business secures PSG to expand cybersecurity access for Singapore SMEs
Acronis partner ACE Business Pte Ltd has been approved as a vendor under Singapore’s Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), which enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt its cybersecurity solutions with government support.
March 25, 2026 — 2 min read
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Ronan McCurtin named a 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leader
March 25, 2026 — 2 min read
Ronan McCurtin named a 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leader
Ronan McCurtin, Vice President of Sales for Europe, Israel and Africa at Acronis, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leaders list.
March 24, 2026 — 3 min read
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Why EDR and XDR are becoming essential for MSP security
March 24, 2026 — 3 min read
Why EDR and XDR are becoming essential for MSP security
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) are quickly becoming foundational technologies for MSPs building modern security practices.
March 12, 2026 — 5 min read
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Meet HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and NIS 2 requirements with Acronis Cyber Protect disaster recovery
March 12, 2026 — 5 min read
Meet HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and NIS 2 requirements with Acronis Cyber Protect disaster recovery
Disaster recovery is now a core element of regulatory readiness and cyber insurance eligibility. Fortunately, with the disaster recovery capabilities in Acronis Cyber Protect, organizations can build a recovery strategy that works — and they can prove it.
March 09, 2026 — 5 min read
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Beyond cyber protection: Why ESG leadership matters for MSPs
March 09, 2026 — 5 min read
Beyond cyber protection: Why ESG leadership matters for MSPs
The Acronis ESG Report 2025 shows how the company embeds sustainability into its operations, product design, and organizational culture to achieve the goal to protect, manage and automate all small and medium IT deployments.
March 04, 2026 — 4 min read
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How to meet critical compliance regulations in pharmaceutical manufacturing
March 04, 2026 — 4 min read
How to meet critical compliance regulations in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Operational technology (OT) systems such as SCADA, manufacturing execution systems, cleanroom controls, environmental monitors and laboratory automation are essential for maintaining validated, compliant and uninterrupted production. When those systems fail, downtime can result in enormous financial costs. Outages can also lead to significant compliance penalties, including, in severe cases, potential criminal liability.
March 02, 2026 — 2 min read
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Acronis earns recognition as a 5-Star Award Recipient in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
March 02, 2026 — 2 min read
Acronis earns recognition as a 5-Star Award Recipient in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide
CRN has honored Acronis as a 5-Star Award recipient in the prestigious 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. The 5-Star Award represents the highest level of recognition in the annual guide and is reserved for technology vendors whose partner programs demonstrate exceptional commitment to partner growth, profitability and long-term success.