--- title: Acronis wins double recognition at 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards description: Acronis achieved a double victory at the 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards, taking home both the Innovative Vendor Award and the Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award. The recognition highlights the company's transformative approach to the IT industry and commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion within the technology community. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-wins-double-recognition-at-2025-gtia-anz-spotlight-awards/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-11 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # Acronis wins double recognition at 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards Acronis achieved a double victory at the 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards, taking home both the Innovative Vendor Award and the Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award. The recognition highlights the company's transformative approach to the IT industry and commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion within the technology community. [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/extended-detection-and-response/) [![Image 2: Acronis Editorial Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d85707ae91461544212d39836dc32b42.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/ "Acronis Editorial Team") [Acronis Editorial Team](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/) 3 min read Last updated 28 September 2025 Acronis achieved a double victory at the[2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards](https://gtia.org/press-releases/gtia-celebrates-2025-anz-spotlight-award-winners), taking home both the Innovative Vendor Award and the Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award. The recognition highlights the company's transformative approach to the IT industry and commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion within the technology community. The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) announced the winners during its annual ANZ Spotlight Awards ceremony, celebrating organizations that drive innovation and positive change across the Australia and New Zealand technology landscape. ## Recognition for innovation and leadership The Innovative Vendor Award recognizes Acronis' transformative impact on the IT industry through its natively integrated cyber protection platform. This approach fundamentally changes how businesses think about cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management by combining multiple functions into a single, cohesive solution. The Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award acknowledges Acronis' ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive technology sector. The company's commitment extends beyond product innovation to fostering diverse perspectives and opportunities within its workforce and the broader tech community. ![Image 3: Acronis wins double recognition at 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/65f74e4924b0dbd751cb028c6e656208.png) ## Transforming the IT landscape Acronis' innovative approach addresses a critical industry challenge: the complexity of managing multiple point solutions. Traditional cybersecurity often requires organizations to juggle separate tools for backup, antivirus, endpoint detection and response, email security and disaster recovery. The Acronis Cyber Protect platform eliminates this fragmentation by providing: * Natively integrated cybersecurity and data protection. * Unified management console for all security functions. * AI-powered threat detection and response capabilities. * Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery. * Advanced endpoint management tools. This integration reduces operational overhead while improving security effectiveness, making robust cyber protection accessible to businesses of all sizes across the ANZ region. ## Commitment to diversity and inclusion The Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award recognizes efforts that go beyond standard diversity initiatives. Acronis actively works to create opportunities for underrepresented groups in technology, both within the company and throughout its partner ecosystem. Key diversity and inclusion initiatives include: * Leadership development programs targeting diverse talent. * Mentorship opportunities across different career stages. * Inclusive hiring practices and bias reduction training. * Support for community organizations promoting technology careers. * Partnerships with educational institutions to expand access to tech education. ![Image 4: Acronis wins double recognition at 2025 GTIA ANZ Spotlight Awards](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/df484fd2ae14eef99135b7a168afe8fa.png) These programs reflect Acronis' understanding that diverse teams build better solutions and create more innovative approaches to complex challenges. ## Building on ANZ market strength The double recognition comes as Acronis continues expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand. The company's integrated approach particularly resonates with ANZ businesses, which often face resource constraints that make managing multiple security tools challenging. Acronis supports the regional market through: * Local partner programs and training initiatives. * Compliance features addressing ANZ regulatory requirements. * Technical support teams familiar with regional business needs. * Go-to-market resources tailored for local market conditions. This localized approach, combined with global innovation capabilities, positions Acronis as a trusted partner for organizations throughout the region. [Cyber protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cyber-protection/) ## Written by ![Image 5: Acronis Editorial Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d85707ae91461544212d39836dc32b42.png) Acronis Editorial Team Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. 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