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July 22, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis again recognized as an Omdia Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery
July 22, 2026 — 4 min read
Acronis again recognized as an Omdia Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery
Omdia once again named Acronis a Champion in its Global Managed BDR Leadership Matrix for backup and disaster recovery. Acronis was one of only four vendors in 2026 to retain its Champion status from the previous edition of the matrix.
March 31, 2020 — 3 min read
Hyper-V checkpoints: Why, when and how to use them
March 31, 2020 — 3 min read
Hyper-V checkpoints: Why, when and how to use them
Before making changes in Hyper-V, whether it involves software configuration changes or a new software update, it's a good idea to first create a Hyper-V checkpoint.
March 31, 2020 — 17 min read
What is Azure? A complete guide
March 31, 2020 — 17 min read
What is Azure? A complete guide
In a 2017 survey, Microsoft Azure was identified as the most-used public cloud, and the one most likely to be purchased or renewed, according to 28% of survey respondents — the highest percentage for any public cloud provider. With results like this, it’s no wonder the number of businesses interested in Azure continues to climb.
March 31, 2020 — 5 min read
Seven tips for Hyper-V monitoring that you'll wish you'd read sooner
March 31, 2020 — 5 min read
Seven tips for Hyper-V monitoring that you'll wish you'd read sooner
Learn how to better manage your Hyper-V environment and improve performance. In this article, we’ll walk through how to optimally configure your VMs and servers. Then, we’ll provide a number of tips for Hyper-V monitoring.
March 10, 2020 — 7 min read
Outsourced Backup: The Complete Guide for Businesses
March 10, 2020 — 7 min read
Outsourced Backup: The Complete Guide for Businesses
If you just Googled “outsourced backup” you are already on to something, having at least heard that backup and recovery are essential to protect your organization’s most precious asset – your data. Of course, the topic is a minefield for businesses to investigate: Each organization’s needs and budget are different.
March 03, 2020 — 5 min read
How to Send Large Files Securely: Acronis Mass Transit
March 03, 2020 — 5 min read
How to Send Large Files Securely: Acronis Mass Transit
Communication and collaboration are key to modern business success. Without them, you risk slowed business growth and reduced productivity. That’s why it’s such a shock when you try to send large files, vital presentations, and last-minute project updates to your colleagues only to receive an error message from your email service.
March 02, 2020 — 2 min read
Why Service Providers Are Looking for Alternatives to Mozy – and Upgrade to Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud
March 02, 2020 — 2 min read
Why Service Providers Are Looking for Alternatives to Mozy – and Upgrade to Acronis Cyber Backup Cloud
If you're a service provider that previously delivered cloud backup for customers using a Mozy solution, then you know that Carbonite’s recent acquisition of Mozy is forcing users to transition to Carbonite Safe – and many are looking for other alternatives to Mozy instead. Note: This comparison is based on publicly available information about Carbonite product features, as of February 2020.
February 27, 2020 — 4 min read
Which MSP Pricing Model Works Best for Your Business
February 27, 2020 — 4 min read
Which MSP Pricing Model Works Best for Your Business
IT managed services are central to modern business IT management. In 2019, the global managed service provider (MSP) industry was worth $185.98 billion, a figure that will grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. But for small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises who are still exploring managed services, transitioning IT operations to an outside vendor (including even the most reputable MSP) can be daunting.
February 13, 2020 — 6 min read
The Benefits of Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Solutions from Acronis
February 13, 2020 — 6 min read
The Benefits of Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Solutions from Acronis
Regardless of scale, industry, or region, ensuring business continuity and data availability is the number one priority for modern organizations. Gaps in these abilities can lead to immediate, drastic consequences ranging from skyrocketing downtime costs and customer dissatisfaction to bankruptcy. That’s why organizations are looking for foolproof ways to avoid these threats and achieve stable continuity and availability – and increasingly adopting cloud-to-cloud backup solutions.
February 10, 2020 — 1 min read
Acronis’ partnership with ConnectWise deepens with Acronis APIs, MSP cyber protection solutions
February 10, 2020 — 1 min read
Acronis’ partnership with ConnectWise deepens with Acronis APIs, MSP cyber protection solutions
Established in 1982, ConnectWise provides operational software that enables over 27,000 technology and managed services providers (MSPs) in more than 65 countries to run virtually every aspect of their business. The company’s products address business management, remote monitoring and management, remote control and access, quote and proposal automation, and cybersecurity risk assessments. ConnectWise’s core offerings simplify MSP operations, saving them time and money.
December 29, 2019 — 6 min read
10 crucial steps for protecting your company from cyber attacks
December 29, 2019 — 6 min read
10 crucial steps for protecting your company from cyber attacks
Did you know that businesses are projected to be attacked by ransomware every 14 seconds this year and every 11 seconds by 2021?
September 03, 2019 — 1 min read
Addressing Cyber Protection and Data Protection Holistically, summary of IDC White Paper
September 03, 2019 — 1 min read
Addressing Cyber Protection and Data Protection Holistically, summary of IDC White Paper
According to IDC survey research there are two inextricably intertwined statistics that are driving a fundamental change in how enterprise IT operations are organized and functioning.
June 26, 2019 — 6 min read
Why Delivering Managed IT Services is Advantageous – and How to Sell Them with Ease
June 26, 2019 — 6 min read
Why Delivering Managed IT Services is Advantageous – and How to Sell Them with Ease
Making money is the number one business objective no matter who you are or what you do. And with the global managed services market expected to hit $282 billion by 2021, it’s no surprise IT consultants and technology resellers are wondering: What are managed IT services really? Could it be a way to expand my business and get a piece of that pie?