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November 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis CISO Gerald Caron brings a mission-first vision to cybersecurity
November 05, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis CISO Gerald Caron brings a mission-first vision to cybersecurity
Meet Gerald Caron, Acronis CISO, and explore his practical vision for AI, Zero Trust and resilient cyber defense.
April 15, 2014 — 1 min read
Infographic: Backin' Up The Data
April 15, 2014 — 1 min read
Infographic: Backin' Up The Data
In a recent survey conducted by Acronis, people were asked they value more: their data or their device. The overwhelming answer was data, including precious (and often irreplaceable) photos, videos, music and contacts. However, people are notorious for not backing up that digital data. According to the survey, 40 percent of people hadn't backed up in at least three months.
April 11, 2014 — 2 min read
So Long Microsoft XP and What Dark Clouds Mean For IT: Weekly Roundup
April 11, 2014 — 2 min read
So Long Microsoft XP and What Dark Clouds Mean For IT: Weekly Roundup
Tuesday, April 8 marked the end of an era. Microsoft is no longer providing security updates for XP, its 13-year-old operating system. But despite warnings from security experts, and even Microsofts execs, 36 percent of XP users have no plans to switch. Here's a look at the risks businesses face with lingering instances of XP, tips on how to migrate to a new OS and the latest data protection news from around the Web this week:
April 07, 2014 — 4 min read
Is Your Data Covered in a Multi-Hypervisor World? Q&A With Acronis' Sam Roguine
April 07, 2014 — 4 min read
Is Your Data Covered in a Multi-Hypervisor World? Q&A With Acronis' Sam Roguine
It's every IT pro's job to stay on top of the latest technology trends that could help turn a profit or increase employee productivity. Virtualization is so commonplace — Gartner, for example, estimates that Windows servers are nearly 70 percent virtualized — that IT pros might not give it much thought. And that can create problems since virtual data must be protected, starting with the driving force behind virtualization: the hypervisor.
April 04, 2014 — 2 min read
Why Backup Deserves More Than One Day A Year: Weekly Roundup
April 04, 2014 — 2 min read
Why Backup Deserves More Than One Day A Year: Weekly Roundup
Backing up your data one day a year just won't cut it. Too many things can go wrong — and fast — and once unprotected data is gone, it's likely gone forever. Solutions such as image backup and deduplication are just two ways that IT pros and average Joes can quickly and efficiently ensure their data is backed up and accessible when they need it. Here are a few data recovery and disaster planning tips and tricks from around the web this week:
March 28, 2014 — 3 min read
How Preparation Helped Iowa's CIO Prevent a Prolonged Data Disaster: Weekly Roundup
March 28, 2014 — 3 min read
How Preparation Helped Iowa's CIO Prevent a Prolonged Data Disaster: Weekly Roundup
Malware, ransomware, and electrical fires are just a few of the problems that can compromise a company's data — or make it disappear altogether. Any CIO could tell you that the adage, "Hope for the best, plan for the worst," can make all the difference when faced with a true data disaster. Here are a few data recovery and disaster planning tips and tricks from around the web this week:
March 24, 2014 — 2 min read
BYOD Certifications: The New Golden Ticket in IT?
March 24, 2014 — 2 min read
BYOD Certifications: The New Golden Ticket in IT?
As BYOD goes mainstream in the workplace, the stock of mobile-savvy IT pros is on the rise. Businesses need employees who understand how mobile and cloud technologies are changing the modern enterprise — and IT pros may soon be able to prove their chops with BYOD certifications. That’s right, we can expect a new IT class of card-carrying BYOD experts.
March 21, 2014 — 2 min read
The End of Windows XP and Putting People Before Technology: Weekly Roundup
March 21, 2014 — 2 min read
The End of Windows XP and Putting People Before Technology: Weekly Roundup
Windows XP's fate is sealed. On April 8, Microsoft will discontinue support and updates to the more than decade-old operating system. The deadline is no secret, but that doesn't mean businesses are ready for life beyond XP. More than 95 percent of ATMs in the U.S., for example, still run on the soon-to-expire OS, highlighting the data protection and security hurdles businesses must deal with. Here's a look at what the experts around the web have to say about XP's final days and other data-related IT challenges:
March 14, 2014 — 2 min read
'Internet of Things' Takes SXSW By Storm & The Web Turns 25: Weekly Roundup
March 14, 2014 — 2 min read
'Internet of Things' Takes SXSW By Storm & The Web Turns 25: Weekly Roundup
The Internet of Things took center stage this week at South by Southwest (March 7 - 11 in Austin, Texas), the annual confab for all things music, film and tech. The slew of connected, "smart" devices remind us how far the Internet's come since its humble beginnings 25 years ago this week. But it begs the question: Where will all this wearable and mobile data get stored? Here's a look at what the experts have to say about that, and other IT challenges, in an increasingly data-driven world:
March 12, 2014 — 1 min read
Why Affordable, Simple Technologies Top SMB IT Needs
March 12, 2014 — 1 min read
Why Affordable, Simple Technologies Top SMB IT Needs
The substantial pressures affecting IT departments — think more cloud, more mobile and more data, to name a few — can be especially difficult for small and medium-sized businesses to handle. SMB IT departments often lack the scale and deep pockets of their enterprise IT counterparts, yet they still need to make strategic technology decisions that satisfy business needs and give employees the tools they need to get work done.
March 11, 2014 — 1 min read
High-Profile Data Breaches Spur Debate on Consumer Notification
March 11, 2014 — 1 min read
High-Profile Data Breaches Spur Debate on Consumer Notification
The fallout continues from last year's major data breaches at Target and Neiman Marcus. The U.S. Congress, state agencies, retailers and consumer advocacy groups are now locked in a larger debate about data security and consumers' right to know when their data may be at risk — and if a national notification standard makes sense, according to the Associated Press.
March 10, 2014 — 1 min read
Why BYOD Isn’t to Blame for Compromised Data
March 10, 2014 — 1 min read
Why BYOD Isn’t to Blame for Compromised Data
The rise of mobile technologies has undoubtedly complicated IT. But despite the benefits, including lower costs and increased employee productivity, there's lingering suspicion among IT pros about whether these technologies, and what trends like BYOD leave in their wake, put sensitive company data at risk. The anxiety is understandable — data protection, after all, is top of mind for IT managers — but that anxiety is often misplaced.
March 07, 2014 — 3 min read
The Lingering Shadow IT Menace & New Generation Data Protection: Weekly Roundup
March 07, 2014 — 3 min read
The Lingering Shadow IT Menace & New Generation Data Protection: Weekly Roundup
Data production is growing at an exponential rate, a trend that's challenging IT departments large and small to protect the loads of additional bits and bytes under their care. But the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. From new data center technologies to the next battle royale in IT, here's a look at the stories data-crazed IT pros need to know from the web this week: