--- title: What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – October 2021 description: "Our team is always working to ensure that Acronis MSP partners are equipped with the capabilities, training, and support they need to uncover new opportunities and new profits for their business. In the new release of Acronis Cyber Platform, we’ve: rolled out new licensing for Microsoft 365, new third-party integrations, and improved security capabilities that empower MSPs to meet client needs." canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/whats-new-in-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-october-2021/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # What’s new in Acronis Cyber Platform? – October 2021 Our team is always working to ensure that Acronis MSP partners are equipped with the capabilities, training, and support they need to uncover new opportunities and new profits for their business. In the new release of Acronis Cyber Platform, we’ve: rolled out new licensing for Microsoft 365, new third-party integrations, and improved security capabilities that empower MSPs to meet client needs. [Try Now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/trial/) [![Image 2: Dave Kostos](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/ "Dave Kostos") [Dave Kostos](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/dave-kostos/) 2 min read Last updated 27 October 2021 Other languages available:[日本語](https://www.acronis.com/ja/blog/posts/whats-new-in-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud-october-2021/) Our team is always working to ensure that Acronis MSP partners are equipped with the capabilities, training, and support they need to uncover new opportunities and new profits for their business. In the October release of Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud), we’ve continued to show our commitment to that work: rolling out new licensing for Microsoft 365, new third-party integrations, and improved security capabilities that empower MSPs to meet the needs of more clients and increase your revenue. ## Simplified “per workload” licensing for Microsoft 365 With the October release, Acronis MSP partners can streamline client onboarding and increase their business’ profitability with clients that use Microsoft 365 services. The new licensing structure for Microsoft 365 means that partners will only pay per seat – and gain access to unlimited Acronis Hosted Cloud Storage at the same time. ## Improved security of API permissions within ConnectWise Manage integrations MSPs using the popular ConnectWise Manage integration with Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) now have increased control over permissions based on role assignments. No longer will they need to rely on the generic “admin” role. The October release enables MSPs to set their own permissions for the API user within their ConnectWise Manage environment. ## VMware vCloud gains backup and recovery task management delegation MSP partners with vCloud Director administrators can now delegate backup and recovery tasks without compromising security by creating new “Organization self-service VM backup operator” roles with a custom set of permissions. ## Support for upcoming macOS and Android OS versions With MSP clients now working from anywhere, it’s more important than ever to support a wide array of platforms to ensure that the service you offer is as comprehensive as possible. The October release of Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) extends protection to Android 12 and macOS 12 workloads, enabling you to offer cyber protection on day one of these upcoming releases. ## New third-party integrations This month new [third-party integrations](https://solutions.acronis.com/) joined Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) through our on-going Lighthouse Program. · Datto RMM · Kaseya BMS · Tigerpaw These integrations enable MSP partners to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint protection management through the RMM/PSA interface you already use. ## New data center added in Oslo, Norway Finally, the October release of Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) runs parallel with the announcement of a new data center joining Acronis’ network of data centers around the world. The new location – Oslo, Norway – provides partners in the region with better connectivity and helps to keep clients compliant through increased opportunities for local data storage. Learn more about our Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centers [here](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/data-centers/). For more details about what’s new in this month’s release, see the complete [release notes](https://dl.managed-protection.com/u/baas/rn/21.10/en-US/AcronisCyberCloud_relnotes.htm). You can also visit our [What’s New page](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/cloud/cyber-protect/whats-new/) to stay up-to-date on the latest additions and enhancements to Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) going forward. 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