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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

February 27, 2026 — 3 min read
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Acronis wishes HMD Motorsports and Helix Systems success in INDY NXT by Firestone for 2026
February 27, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis wishes HMD Motorsports and Helix Systems success in INDY NXT by Firestone for 2026
The 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season is set to begin on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, on March 1. Acronis proudly offers its partners, HMD Motorsports and managed service provider (MSP) Helix Systems, best wishes for a successful season.
February 26, 2026 — 5 min read
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MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market
February 26, 2026 — 5 min read
MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market
If managed service providers (MSPs) are going to grow as 2026 rolls on, they’re going to have to overcome both new and familiar obstacles in a tough environment. But there is good news for MSPs that are ready to adapt their business models to new market realities.
February 20, 2026 — 3 min read
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Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI
February 20, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI
Cybercriminals are spending less time using AI to develop new kinds of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, that’s not good news. According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025, cybercriminals are focusing on using AI to scale and refine the attacks they’ve already developed. As a result, they’re working more efficiently.
February 17, 2026 — 2 min read
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Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year
February 17, 2026 — 2 min read
Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year
Acronis has been named to the 2026 CRN Security 100 list, marking its fifth consecutive year on the annual ranking.
February 17, 2026 — 4 min read
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How to secure OT environments after Windows 10 end of support without disrupting production
February 17, 2026 — 4 min read
How to secure OT environments after Windows 10 end of support without disrupting production
Many operational technology (OT) environments depend on Windows 10 systems. In October 2025, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. That doesn’t mean manufacturers have to immediately replace their systems, but it does change the risk profile related to unsupported operating systems.
February 04, 2026 — 3 min read
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Defending against deepfake cyberattacks: Why trust is the new security perimeter
February 04, 2026 — 3 min read
Defending against deepfake cyberattacks: Why trust is the new security perimeter
A new report from Info Tech Research Group, Defend Against Deepfake Cyberattacks, breaks down how to understand and assess the risk deepfakes pose to organizations of all sizes.
February 03, 2026 — 3 min read
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Data sovereignty and compliance in New Zealand: How Acronis supports business resilience
February 03, 2026 — 3 min read
Data sovereignty and compliance in New Zealand: How Acronis supports business resilience
Compliance with data sovereignty regulations in New Zealand can be complex to navigate, especially for organisations operating hybrid or cloud deployments. Managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand that want to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud must make sure they’re in compliance with regulations.
February 03, 2026 — 5 min read
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How MSPs in Australia can strengthen SME cybersecurity with the Cyber Health Check
February 03, 2026 — 5 min read
How MSPs in Australia can strengthen SME cybersecurity with the Cyber Health Check
The Cyber Health Check from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) offers a simple, practical way for organisations to assess their cyber maturity and understand where they can improve cyber protection.
February 02, 2026 — 3 min read
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Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation
February 02, 2026 — 3 min read
Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation
For the fifth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov as a Channel Chief. The honor for 2026 highlights Ruslyakov’s continued commitment to helping managed service providers (MSPs) deliver modern cyber protection successfully year after year.
January 20, 2026 — 3 min read
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How MSPs can close the Microsoft 365 security gaps that slow them down
January 20, 2026 — 3 min read
How MSPs can close the Microsoft 365 security gaps that slow them down
Most clients of managed service providers (MSPs) assume Microsoft protects everything in their Microsoft 365 environments. They don't understand the shared responsibility model, and that misunderstanding creates both risk and operational burden for MSPs.
January 07, 2026 — 4 min read
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What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments
January 07, 2026 — 4 min read
What Windows 10 end of support means for OT environments
When Microsoft ended support for mainstream Windows 10 in October 2025, there was panic in many industries. Fearing that Windows 10 would be unprotected, organizations raced to migrate to Windows 11. But in operational technology (OT) environments, that narrative is a little misleading. Upgrading prematurely can introduce far greater operational risk than staying on a well-controlled Long-Term Servicing Channel platform.
January 06, 2026 — 3 min read
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How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation
January 06, 2026 — 3 min read
How MSPs can solve their Microsoft 365 productivity crisis with AI and automation
Unfortunately, protecting Microsoft 365 isn't easy. Microsoft's own level of protection is limited by design, and MSPs often have to cobble together a collection of unintegrated tools to keep Microsoft 365 data safe for clients. Technicians end up stretched thin as tickets pile up. Ultimately, profit margins suffer. The bottom line is that managing Microsoft 365 can be a major challenge.