--- title: Acronis recognized on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list description: 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. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-on-the-2026-crn-storage-100-list/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # 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. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/extended-detection-and-response/) [![Image 2: Lee Pender](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/96b4b6d9ceee3c624b79f42543d1d633.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/ "Lee Pender") [Lee Pender,](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/lee-pender/)Senior Content Marketing Manager 2 min read Last updated 13 April 2026 Acronis has earned recognition in the [2026 CRN Storage 100](https://crn.com/storage100). 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. ## What the CRN Storage 100 represents The CRN Storage 100 is a curated list developed by CRN’s editorial team to showcase vendors that are shaping the future of [storage technology](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/cloud-storage/). Editors select companies based on their ability to deliver modern storage solutions, drive innovation and enable channel partners to address evolving data management challenges. The list serves as a resource for solution providers evaluating technologies across areas such as software-defined storage, data resilience and recovery, and infrastructure components. Inclusion demonstrates that a vendor’s offerings align with the needs of both the channel and enterprise customers. ## Why this recognition matters Recognition in the Storage 100 reflects consistent investment in storage innovation and a demonstrated commitment to supporting managed service providers (MSPs) and channel partners. For partners, the list helps identify vendors that deliver reliable, scalable and integrated storage solutions. For vendors, inclusion underscores the ability to meet increasing demands around data protection, availability and security in complex IT environments. ## Acronis backup and storage capabilities for MSPs Acronis provides [backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/backup/) and storage solutions designed to help MSPs protect, manage and recover data across diverse environments. These capabilities include: * Backup and recovery for endpoints, servers and workloads. * Secure cloud storage designed for reliability and scalability. * Archival storage for long-term data retention and compliance. * Efficient data management to reduce storage costs while maintaining accessibility. These solutions enable MSPs to deliver reliable data protection services, meet compliance requirements and support business continuity for their customers. By integrating backup with flexible storage options, Acronis helps partners simplify operations while maintaining control over data location and lifecycle. ## Part of a natively integrated cybersecurity platform Acronis backup and storage capabilities are part of the [Acronis Cyber Platform](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/), a natively integrated cybersecurity platform manageable through a single point of control. The platform combines data protection, cybersecurity and endpoint management within a single solution, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency. For MSPs, integration means fewer tools to manage, better visibility across environments and stronger protection against modern threats such as ransomware. Storage is not an isolated function, but a core component of a broader strategy focused on enabling MSPs to support their clients in achieving cyber resilience. ## Supporting evolving data and security needs The role of storage is expanding beyond capacity and performance as organizations continue to face increasing data volumes and more sophisticated cyber threats. Storge is now central to resilience, security and service delivery. The inclusion of Acronis in the 2026 CRN Storage 100 reflects its role in addressing modern challenges through integrated backup and storage capabilities designed for the channel. The [2026 Storage 100](https://crn.com/storage100) list is available at [CRN.com](https://crn.com/). [Cybersecurity](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cybersecurity/) ## Written by ![Image 3: Lee Pender](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/96b4b6d9ceee3c624b79f42543d1d633.png) Lee Pender Senior Content Marketing Manager Lee was a journalist in the technology industry for 15 years, writing for and managing publications that served both IT and partner audiences. His experience as a corporate content creator includes tenures with an MSP and a provider of tax-compliance services. He writes about a variety of topics for Acronis, including cybersecurity trends, MSP management, emerging technologies and product updates. 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