--- 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/3/ 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/) [23 February 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 2: Major cyberthreats to anticipate in the Year of the Horse](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/66f91d46c7a6c80a1a66518fec3d6473.png) Major cyberthreats to anticipate in the Year of the Horse As we celebrate Lunar New Year, it’s also a moment to reflect on our own origins. Acronis was founded in Singapore, where Lunar New Year is a festive season and cultural celebration of a new lunisolar calendar year. Honoring the Year of the Horse, this blog explores the cybersecurity challenges MSPs must be prepared for in 2026.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/major-cyberthreats-to-anticipate-in-the-year-of-the-horse/) [17 February 2026 — 2 min read ![Image 3: Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/54554c9cea0e642ec4ef94e4c125b657.png) 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-a-place-on-crn-security-100-list-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year/) [05 February 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 4: Agilitec IT and Resorts World Las Vegas celebrate a first-of-its-kind #TeamUp partnership](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/0b479f04400d4a70e6eec7bd72ba5db9.png) Agilitec IT and Resorts World Las Vegas celebrate a first-of-its-kind #TeamUp partnership Acronis thanks Agilitec IT for a successful, first-of-its-kind partnership launch event at Alle Lounge on 66, located atop the Conrad tower at Resorts World Las Vegas. This event marked the official kickoff of the newly established #TeamUp partnership between Acronis, Agilitec IT and Resorts World Las Vegas — a collaboration recognized as the first non-sports #TeamUp engagement.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/agilitec-it-and-resorts-world-las-vegas-celebrate-a-first-of-its-kind-teamup-partnership/) [02 February 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 5: Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/64e91b12f6853ccf9c09d701be138296.png) 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.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-channel-leader-alex-ruslyakov-earns-crn-channel-chief-designation-for-fifth-consecutive-year/) [29 January 2026 — 3 min read ![Image 6: Come celebrate the opening of our new computer classroom in rural Mexico — CRS project](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/b1647eb3f9b83dc237e29fc2e475b3d3.png) Come celebrate the opening of our new computer classroom in rural Mexico — CRS project On February 17, 2026, the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program will proudly mark a new milestone in its long-term commitment to digital inclusion: the opening of a brand-new computer classroom at Escuela Rural Productiva in Tepetzintan, Puebla, Mexico. We invite our partners to attend the opening ceremony and witness the impact firsthand.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/come-celebrate-the-opening-of-our-new-computer-classroom-in-rural-mexico-crs-project/) [12 January 2026 — 4 min read ![Image 7: Navigating VMware ESXi migrations with Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/9b5a944388265032b22c516fc848b424.png) Navigating VMware ESXi migrations with Acronis With Acronis by your side, you can navigate VMware ESXi migrations and future challenges with confidence, knowing that your data is secure and accessible at all times.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/navigating-vmware-esxi-migrations-with-acronis/) [18 December 2025 — 7 min read ![Image 8: Third-party backup services are critical for Microsoft 365](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/1d34f43ac2a45b688d5ab7953292aa9a.png) Third-party backup services are critical for Microsoft 365 In the event of a ransomware attack, Microsoft can bulk-restore your mailbox going back two weeks, but you will lose all work in the interim and cannot restore individual resources lost due to accidental deletion. It is therefore essential that businesses consider implementing a third-party M365 backup tool to provide additional data protection layers and to back up data to secure off-site locations.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/third-party-backup-services-are-critical-for-microsoft-365/) [17 December 2025 — 2 min read ![Image 9: Gridheart and Acronis Cyber Foundation empower students with new resource center in Kenya](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/f29bb842293e46d65d0fa81fe6b74425.png) Gridheart and Acronis Cyber Foundation empower students with new resource center in Kenya On November 28, 2025, Friends Secondary School Kibisi in Namboko, Kenya, celebrated a milestone that will shape the future of its students. Through the collaborative efforts of the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program, Gridheart and a coalition of Nordic technology partners, the school opened a new resource center. This achievement highlights the impact of partnership and shared vision.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/gridheart-and-acronis-cyber-foundation-empower-1-200-students-with-new-resource-center-in-kenya/) [09 December 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 10: AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/6dad8a314bf85a9ee6aa436f03642c8d.png) AI at the inflection point: Reclaiming human creativity and productivity Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses work and compete. This new reality brings with it a host of challenges: Talent retention is increasingly difficult, burnout is on the rise and client expectations have never been higher. Acronis President Gaidar Magdanurov outlines a pragmatic roadmap for integrating AI into business operations — a journey that consists of three distinct stages.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/ai-at-the-inflection-point-reclaiming-human-creativity-and-productivity/) [07 November 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 11: Acronis partners with Legato Security to deliver 24/7 global MDR for MSPs](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/d612ec8837841e6cb79853f8fa6c5254.png) Acronis partners with Legato Security to deliver 24/7 global MDR for MSPs Acronis is partnering with Legato Security to expand the global availability of Acronis Managed Detection and Response (MDR) — offering 24/7 SOC coverage seamlessly integrated into the Acronis Cyber Platform platform.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-partners-with-legato-security-to-deliver-24-7-global-mdr-for-msps/) [01 November 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 12: 4 Ways to Stop Mobile Malware in Its Tracks](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/18a373b02d45b7c3ed01a5efacfff718.png) 4 Ways to Stop Mobile Malware in Its Tracks Reduce BYOD risk with four essentials: OS-aware controls, clear mobile policy, desktop-grade protections for phones, and MDM-based access control.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/4-ways-stop-mobile-malware-its-tracks/) [30 October 2025 — 3 min read ![Image 13: Microsoft 365 Backup Is Still Your Responsibility](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-cover/bd62a55daae50fdec0d6a6b238034607.png) Microsoft 365 Backup Is Still Your Responsibility Did you know that Microsoft365 does not generate backups that you could actually use to restore lost data or keep emails for archiving purposes? While it may include basic protection, like snapshot and undelete features, it does not create proper backups in other clouds, or on-premises.](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/office-365-backup-your-responsibility/) [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/)