--- title: 5 reasons to implement a local and cloud backup strategy with Acronis Backup Service description: Acronis has just released a new backup service - Acronis Backup Service. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/5-reasons-implement-local-and-cloud-backup-strategy-acronis-backup-service/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # 5 reasons to implement a local and cloud backup strategy with Acronis Backup Service Acronis has just released a new backup service - Acronis Backup Service. [Learn More](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/) [![Image 2: Job Gompen](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/job-gompen/ "Job Gompen") [Job Gompen](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/job-gompen/) 3 min read Last updated 22 April 2015 Acronis has just released a new backup service - [Acronis Backup Service](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/backup-service/). It solves business data protection challenges with a complete and easy-to-manage service that backs up any data from any source and recovers to any destination or system. This unique new offering introduces a revolutionary approach to the backup and data protection tasks. It helps organizations: * **Eliminate**upfront costs with easy subscription * **Provide**complete hybrid protection with cloud backup and local backup * **Roll out**quickly and efficiently with cloud management * **Manage**data protection centrally and remotely with web console * **Scale** easily with group and account management * **Protect** physical, virtual and cloud systems for peace of mind Here is how Acronis Backup Service works: ![Image 3: Acronis Backup Service - How it Works diagram](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/21f31c528bc66fbb3830811fbcde4da9.png) Acronis Backup Service - How it Works diagram ## These are 5 reasons why you should consider Acronis Backup Service for your organization: ### 1. Start quickly with an easy-to-use and easy-to-implement backup service Acronis Backup Service is very easy to implement into the business IT operation. After setting up the account in the management console (see screenshot below) you only need to install a lightweight client on PCs and servers you want to protect. All clients will be shown in the management console and you can immediately start adding local and cloud backup tasks on one or more machines. It’s that simple! ![Image 4: Acronis Backup Service - User Interface](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c6a1f2a9f7317d8c124a9c2175ddea15.png) Acronis Backup Service - User Interface ### 2. Improve your data protection with local and cloud backup of any data, from any source, and recover to any destination and system Acronis Backup Service’ hybrid approach combines traditional and cloud backup into an all-in-one robust solution managed from one web-based console: * Back up and recover selected files, folders, disks or an entire system * Flexible hybrid protection with local and cloud backup * Bare metal recovery from the cloud to any destination or system ### 3. Scale easily with a cloud web-based management console As you can see in the “how-it-works” diagram above, the IT Manager has complete remote and central control from the web-based cloud management console. The IT Manager has the ability to: * **Create** groups and backup accounts to easily scale the backup service for the business * **Keep****track** of the protection strategy and create policies for every office, department or project * **Control** access based on the role and responsibilities of employees * **Manage** data centrally and remotely with web-based cloud management console ### 4. Maximize your protection with broad physical and virtual platform support Acronis Backup Service supports a broad variety of physical and virtual platforms: * Windows, Mac (coming soon) and Linux PCs * Windows and Linux servers * All major hypervisors: VMware, Hyper-V, RHEV, Linux KVM, Citrix XenServer, and Oracle VM Only Acronis offers the power to protect your entire environment! ### 5. Reduce your IT team workload so they can focus on the core business of your company Acronis Backup Service is designed to save you time and money. It is easy to implement, easy to manage and will reduce your IT team workload so they can focus on the core IT business systems of your company –the ones that earn you money. Acronis Backup Service will take care of your backup and business continuity, and most importantly, give you peace of mind. The 5 reasons mentioned above prove why you should start using this revolutionary approach to backup and data protection. [Try Acronis Backup Service](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/backup-service/) for free and experience first-hand why you need to get this complete hybrid backup solution, or [learn more](http://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/backup-service/) During the trial you will get full access to all features and unlimited cloud storage! [Cybersecurity](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cybersecurity/) [Cyber protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cyber-protection/) ## Written by ![Image 5: Job Gompen](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png) Job Gompen [Previous post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/world-backup-day-right-stuff/) [WORLD BACKUP DAY: The Right Stuff!](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/world-backup-day-right-stuff/) [Next post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-acronis-files-advanced-and-mobileiron-work-better-together/) [Why Acronis Files Advanced and MobileIron work better together?](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/why-acronis-files-advanced-and-mobileiron-work-better-together/) About Acronis Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. [Add as a preferred source on Google](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=acronis.com) ## Related stories Want to learn more? Read the latest stories featuring this solution on our blog. 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A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. **October 15, 2026**2 min read ![Image 8: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) [Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity. **October 13, 2026**6 min read