--- title: DCIG validates power of Acronis backup solutions with TOP 5 vendor honors description: DCIG has named Acronis as a TOP 5 provider of Microsoft 365 backup solutions for both managed service providers (MSP) and midsize companies. The recognition offers independent confirmation that Acronis remains a leading backup vendor for both service providers and businesses. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # DCIG validates power of Acronis backup solutions with TOP 5 vendor honors DCIG has named Acronis as a TOP 5 provider of Microsoft 365 backup solutions for both managed service providers (MSP) and midsize companies. The recognition offers independent confirmation that Acronis remains a leading backup vendor for both service providers and businesses. [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 3 min read Last updated 15 August 2025 Other languages available:[Deutsch](https://www.acronis.com/de/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [Español](https://www.acronis.com/es/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [Français](https://www.acronis.com/fr/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [日本語](https://www.acronis.com/ja/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) DCIG has named Acronis as a TOP 5 provider of Microsoft 365 backup solutions for both managed service providers (MSP) and midsize companies. The recognition offers independent confirmation that Acronis remains a leading backup vendor for both service providers and businesses. Research and analyst firm DCIG offers third-party analysis of cloud, data protection and data storage technologies. Its TOP 5 reports provide an in-depth analysis of specific solutions and rank them based on a broad set of criteria. ## Acronis Cyber Platform: A TOP 5 solution for MSPs DCIG recognized Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) as a TOP 5 Microsoft 365 software-as-a-service (SaaS) backup solution for MSPs. [As the report explains](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/202526-dcig-top-5-microsoft-365-saas-backup-solutions-msp-edition/), organizations that use Microsoft 365 are [responsible for protecting their own data](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/how-msps-should-talk-to-clients-about-saas-data-protection-and-security/) and user identity information. Microsoft doesn’t protect data and doesn’t claim that it does. In fact, the company recommends that customers use third-party apps and services for data protection. Without a third-party solution, MSPs and their clients risk data loss from human error, malware and insider threats. MSPs face a daunting challenge in providing comprehensive data protection for clients, not just in Microsoft 365 but also on-premises and in other cloud-based systems and applications. DCIG recognized the power of Acronis to enable MSPs to avoid the pitfalls of client data protection. As DCIG details, the [Acronis Ultimate 365 solution](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cloud/cyber-protect/ultimate-365/), a component of the [Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cloud/cyber-protect/) MSP platform, delivers a single, multitenant platform that integrates backup, recovery, collaboration, email archiving and security, among other features. With a natively integrated platform, MSPs can manage all of a client’s data protection, regardless of where the data sits, from a single console. Acronis Ultimate 365 also offers over 300 out-of-the-box integrations with popular MSP tools, including [remote monitoring and management (RMM)](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cloud/cyber-protect/rmm-solution/) and [professional services automation (PSA)](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cloud/cyber-protect/psa-solution/). ## Acronis Cyber Protect: A TOP 5 solution for midmarket companies DCIG also recognized that MSPs aren’t the only organizations that can benefit from Acronis backup technology. The firm determined that Acronis also provides a [TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS backup solutio](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/202526-dcig-top-5-microsoft-365-saas-backup-solutions-midmarket-edition/)n for midmarket enterprises with Acronis Cyber Protect. The midmarket-focused report highlights that midmarket companies face a unique set of challenges with data protection. They usually have more complex environments than small businesses, but they often lack the deep in-house expertise and large IT staffs of larger enterprises. Midmarket companies that don’t use a third-party backup solution run the risk of data loss from accidental deletion, malicious attacks like ransomware and unexpected service outages. DCIG recognized Acronis as a leading vendor to help companies overcome those challenges. The [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cyber-protect/) platform provides Microsoft 365 backup as a service with the Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced Backup solution, which integrates backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and endpoint management. Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced Backup performs Microsoft 365 backups multiple times per day, which helps minimize the risk of data loss by reducing recovery point objectives (RPOs). ## Analysts recognize Acronis as a leading vendor for data protection Recognition from DCIG as a TOP 5 backup vendor in two categories, the most recent in a [long line of honors](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/acronis-tops-combined-analysis-of-three-canalys-research-reports/), strengthens the credibility of the Acronis platform as a whole. In 2025, DCIG has also honored Acronis as a TOP 5 vendor in midmarket [multi-hypervisor backup](https://dcig.com/2025/07/2025-26-dcig-top-5-midmarket-multi-hypervisor-backup-report-press-release/), as well as in VMware backup for both [MSPs](https://dcig.com/2025/03/2025-26-dcig-top-5-vmware-backup-msp-edition-report-press-release/) and [midmarket companies](https://dcig.com/2025/02/2025-26-dcig-top-5-midmarket-vmware-backup-report-press-release/). DCIG named Acronis a TOP 5 vendor for Microsoft 365 backup in its 2023 MSP edition report. The 2025 honor represents a repeat win for Acronis since DCIG did not publish a report in 2024. DCIG published its Microsoft 365 backup report for midmarket companies for the first time in 2025. For MSPs, Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) offers a multitenant platform with extensive integrations to manage data protection for their clients' complex environments. For midmarket companies, Acronis Cyber Protect provides a comprehensive solution with flexible backup scheduling and integrated cyber resilience features to protect against data loss and cyberattacks. Both solutions demonstrate a commitment by Acronis to protecting Microsoft 365 data with advanced security features for service providers and businesses alike. [![Image 3: Read the midmarket report: 2025–26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS backup solutions midmarket edition](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a3b3f02963f866c6e3be5af980f1ff0f.png) DCIG MSP Report Read the MSP report: 2025–26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS backup solutions MSP edition Download now](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/202526-dcig-top-5-microsoft-365-saas-backup-solutions-msp-edition/) [![Image 4: Read the midmarket report: 2025–26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS backup solutions midmarket edition](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/a3b3f02963f866c6e3be5af980f1ff0f.png) DCIG Midmarket Report Read the midmarket report: 2025–26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS backup solutions midmarket edition Download now](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/resource-center/resource/202526-dcig-top-5-microsoft-365-saas-backup-solutions-midmarket-edition/) [Cloud backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cloud-backup/) [Data loss prevention](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/data-loss-prevention/) ## Written by ![Image 5: 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. [Previous post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/integrating-time-allocation-with-ticketing-systems/) [The benefits of integrating time allocation with ticketing systems](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/integrating-time-allocation-with-ticketing-systems/) [Next post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/automated-ticketing-system-msp/) [How to integrate an automated ticketing system into your MSP business](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/automated-ticketing-system-msp/) 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. 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