CRN has honored Acronis as a 5-Star Award recipient in the prestigious 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. The 5-Star Award represents the highest level of recognition in the annual guide and is reserved for technology vendors whose partner programs demonstrate exceptional commitment to partner growth, profitability and long-term success.
Each year, the CRN Partner Program Guide serves as a trusted resource for solution providers evaluating the depth, strength and strategic value of technology vendor partnerships. The 5-star distinction highlights companies that go above and beyond in aligning their partner programs with the evolving needs of the channel and building frameworks designed to support sustainable business growth.
What the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide 5-Star Award recognizes
For the 2026 guide, the CRN editorial and research teams evaluated vendors based on the overall strength and breadth of their partner programs. This assessment included partner training and enablement, pre- and post-sales support, marketing resources, technical assistance, financial incentives and ongoing communication.
Earning a 5-star distinction reflects continued investment in building partner programs that are responsive to the changing needs of the channel and designed to support sustainable success. CRN grants the 5-Star Award to companies whose programs stand out for their ability to drive meaningful partner outcomes, including helping solution providers scale, differentiate their offerings and increase profitability.
Why CRN honored Acronis
The Acronis Partner Program earned the 5-Star Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to empowering managed service providers (MSPs), resellers and service providers with a comprehensive, security-first partner program.
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, a natively integrated cyber protection platform, unifies data protection, cybersecurity and endpoint management so MSPs cam eliminate fragmented point solutions, increase technician efficiency and provide improved cybersecurity for clients. By consolidating multiple solutions into one platform, Acronis helps partners reduce operational complexity, increase efficiency and expand recurring revenue opportunities.
Key elements of the Acronis partner program include:
- Flexible, MSP-focused business model with available pay-as-you-go pricing and no minimum up-front commitments.
- Comprehensive training and certification programs through the Acronis Academy.
- Robust sales and marketing enablement resources, including co-marketing opportunities and campaign support.
- Dedicated technical and pre-sales support to accelerate deployment and customer success.
- Tiered program structure that rewards growth, performance and specialization.
Acronis has built a program that supports partners at every stage of their growth journey, from onboarding to advanced service delivery and specialization.
Driving long-term partner success
As solution providers navigate evolving customer demands, emerging cybersecurity threats and shifting business models, the structure and depth of vendor partner programs have become more critical than ever. Acronis continues to enhance its program to ensure partners can confidently expand their service portfolios, improve operational efficiency and deliver differentiated value to customers.
Recognition as a 5-Star Award recipient in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide underscores Acronis’ strategic focus on partner success and its commitment to building a resilient, profitable and future-ready channel ecosystem.
The 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide is online now.
About Acronis
A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 21,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.
