--- title: Acronis Blog description: Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity and cyber protection news, research, vulnerabilities, threats and computer attacks. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/2/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # Acronis Blog [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) IT channel insights # Most recent on IT channel insights [![Image 1: From AI vision to MSP action: The journey continues this October](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/65821c3bd72f935cd680e584fe43de66.png) 23 September 2026 — 4 min read From AI vision to MSP action: The journey continues this October The first event answered why AI matters and the second event demonstrated what's possible. Acronis Accelerate: Time to Act brings those ideas to life through a practical, workflow-driven experience that follows a future day in the life of an MSP.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/from-ai-vision-to-msp-action-the-journey-continues-this-october/) [21 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 2: Acronis Cyber Platform adds support for Windows on ARM devices](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/ff0392c27d7211163ec9c5ecc102c0bf.png) Acronis Cyber Platform adds support for Windows on ARM devices Windows on ARM is becoming increasingly relevant for business endpoints. Newer ARM-based Windows laptops are built for mobility, long battery life, quiet operation and on-device AI workloads. Acronis Cyber Platform now supports Windows on ARM devices for the core services MSPs need first: Backup, anti-malware, self-protection, remote management and cyber scripting.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-adds-support-for-windows-on-arm-devices/) [19 May 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 3: Celebrating with NetFusion: A new robotics lab for ChildHope students in Costa Rica](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/213b67c84a4ea7328a31217d07c18757.png) Celebrating with NetFusion: A new robotics lab for ChildHope students in Costa Rica Acronis and NetFusion joined forces to officially open a new STEAM robotics lab at ChildHope School in San José, Costa Rica, celebrating a project that reflects what’s possible when technology, partnership and community come together with a shared mission.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/celebrating-with-netfusion-a-new-robotics-lab-for-childhope-students-in-costa-rica/) [18 May 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 4: Seagate and Acronis partner with Utah Jazz to host hackathon to inspire young innovators](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/31ce8fbe76f0203bc8db1f3d6db713be.png) Seagate and Acronis partner with Utah Jazz to host hackathon to inspire young innovators In March, Acronis, Seagate and the Utah Jazz teamed up for a two-day event that combined community impact, innovation and collaboration. The event brought together students from the University of Utah’s Women in Computing Club and the Kahlert School of Computing for a hands-on hackathon. Their challenge: design a web application that would be useful for a Utah Jazz fan.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/seagate-and-acronis-partner-with-utah-jazz-to-host-hackathon-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-innovators/) [13 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 5: Eliminate manual billing work with free, automated reports for Acronis services](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/15ed68cd2cbf39bd5e918dbf97ea61ed.png) Eliminate manual billing work with free, automated reports for Acronis services Billing, one of the most critical operational processes for MSPs, often remains manual, fragmented and error prone. This is why Acronis has now introduced a free, automated billing module which is available to all Acronis partners natively within the Acronis Cyber Platform platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/eliminate-manual-billing-work-with-free-automated-reports-for-acronis-services/) [04 May 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 6: Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/db0a0ba474b33ba35c55ea9b5f62a3aa.png) Acronis celebrates honorees recognized on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list Two standout Acronis professionals, Fernanda Silva and Giselle Baldo, earned a place on the 2026 CRN Women of the Channel list. The annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights women across the IT ecosystem who are driving innovation, enabling partner success and making a measurable impact on the channel.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-celebrates-honorees-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-women-of-the-channel-list/) [29 April 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 7: The pivotal point of IT: Why service delivery models must change in the AI-first era](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/8664f815f8869253a57f62a2c1800b1a.png) The pivotal point of IT: Why service delivery models must change in the AI-first era At Acronis, the shift to move AI into daily operations has been years in the making. Our focus on AI began well before generative AI entered the mainstream, with early investment in machine‑learning capabilities in 2015. On May 13, 2026, Acronis will host a live virtual broadcast, The pivotal point of IT: Building services for the AI‑first era, focused on addressing this exact challenge.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/the-pivotal-point-of-it-why-service-delivery-models-must-change-in-the-ai-first-era/) [13 April 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 8: Acronis recognized on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/92a1bfd9c116d707bd250d518748f7f9.png) Acronis recognized on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list Acronis has earned recognition in the 2026 CRN Storage 100. The annual list, published by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights leading vendors delivering storage innovation to the IT channel. The recognition places Acronis among a select group of technology providers focused on advancing storage capabilities and supporting partner success.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-storage-100-list/) [06 April 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 9: A better way to protect data stored on Synology NAS](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/51e93b2ef60b7d816e4869818c3fe524.png) A better way to protect data stored on Synology NAS Synology positions its portfolio squarely around NAS and data protection for business use. Their own backup guidance makes the point clearly: local copies alone are not enough, and off-site protection remains essential to reduce exposure to theft, disaster and single points of failure. This is exactly why Acronis matters for Synology environments.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/a-better-way-to-protect-data-stored-on-synology-nas/) [26 March 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 10: VMware alternatives for service providers in 2026](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/72778e44180bb9acc07ae25c853060f3.png) VMware alternatives for service providers in 2026 Looking for a VMware alternative? Discover why MSPs are moving away from VMware and what features to prioritize in modern infrastructure platforms in 2026.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/vmware-alternatives-for-service-providers/) [25 March 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 11: Ronan McCurtin named a 2026 CRN EMEA Channel Leader](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/287406fefa1c743079ddc753c9289b7a.png) 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ronan-mccurtin-named-a-2026-crn-emea-channel-leader/) [24 March 2026 — 5 min read ![Image 12: Turning VMware cost increases into a cloud business opportunity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/4d6584a0a232aaca0b3caf3af327ae3c.png) Turning VMware cost increases into a cloud business opportunity As VMware costs rise, businesses are looking for alternatives. See how MSPs can deliver IaaS, migration services, and integrated protection with modern platforms.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/turning-vmware-cost-increases-into-a-cloud-business-opportunity/) [04 March 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 13: 3 pillars of hyperproductivity for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/7d4b763f34aec86826d3751a3bf3d069.png) 3 pillars of hyperproductivity for MSPs Attackers have accelerated their use of automation and AI, increasing pressure on technicians already managing growing workloads. Hyperproductivity offers a path forward. People, processes and platforms work together to drive hyperproductivity. Instead of adding more tools or more people, MSPs can redesign their operations around automation, standardized workflows and unified platforms.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/3-pillars-of-hyperproductivity-for-msps/) [1](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/1/) [2](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/2/) [3](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/3/) [4](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/4/) [5](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/5/) [6](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/6/) [7](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/7/)...[85](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/categories/it-channel-insights/page/85/)