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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 15, 2019 — 9 min read
Cloud Services Comparison 2020
March 15, 2019 — 9 min read
Cloud Services Comparison 2020
When you were shopping for cars, you knew you wanted something good for the environment but also something affordable. A Tesla was too expensive, but a traditional car has too large a carbon footprint. So, you chose a hybrid vehicle. The same approach works for storing digital assets. You want a data solution that protects your data environment but is also cost effective. For many organizations, a secure hybrid cloud provides a solution. Now that you've decided to use a hybrid solution, you need to do a cloud service providers comparison to determine which best meets your needs and budget.
March 14, 2019 — 4 min read
My computer keeps shutting down. What's wrong?
March 14, 2019 — 4 min read
My computer keeps shutting down. What's wrong?
Does your computer repeatedly reboot at random or randomly shut down and won't start again for several minutes? There might be several reasons why this occurs, but overheating should be your prime suspect.
March 14, 2019 — 3 min read
My Computer Is Running Hot. What Should I Do?
March 14, 2019 — 3 min read
My Computer Is Running Hot. What Should I Do?
First of all, taking the side of the case off a computer that is running hot will usually make the problem worse. Heat is the deadly enemy of electronic components. In extreme cases the computer will crash if it gets too hot. Even if it doesn't crash, overheating drastically shortens the life of components such as processors and hard drives.
March 01, 2019 — 6 min read
The growing two-headed threat: cryptojackers paired with ransomware
March 01, 2019 — 6 min read
The growing two-headed threat: cryptojackers paired with ransomware
While 2016 and the early part of 2017 were a peak period for devastating ransomware attacks, the end of 2017 saw another threat become the number one headache for home users and businesses – illicit cryptomining.
February 19, 2019 — 5 min read
The Best Google Drive Alternatives for Data Backup
February 19, 2019 — 5 min read
The Best Google Drive Alternatives for Data Backup
Google Drive is a personal cloud storage service from Google that lets you store and synchronize digital content across computers, laptops, and mobile devices, including Android tablets and smartphone devices. It’s a great product – it currently offers 15 GB of cloud storage for free, which can be increased to 100 GB with a monthly subscription.
February 15, 2019 — 8 min read
Best Dropbox Alternative for Business – Acronis Files Advanced
February 15, 2019 — 8 min read
Best Dropbox Alternative for Business – Acronis Files Advanced
When it comes to cloud storage services, perhaps no brand or name is as widely known than Dropbox. Dropbox provides easy-to-use file storage and sharing services for millions of users around the globe.
February 06, 2019 — 5 min read
How to Install Acronis Backup 12.5 on a Linux VM
February 06, 2019 — 5 min read
How to Install Acronis Backup 12.5 on a Linux VM
If you’re familiar with Linux or use Linux at work or at home, you may like to test Acronis Backup 12.5 on a Linux server.
February 06, 2019 — 4 min read
How to Create Windows and Linux Virtual Machines (VM) on Microsoft Azure
February 06, 2019 — 4 min read
How to Create Windows and Linux Virtual Machines (VM) on Microsoft Azure
You only need one virtual machine to test the main functionality of Acronis Backup 12.5. However, if you wish to test groups, user roles, and other advanced features, you’ll need more.
February 06, 2019 — 3 min read
How to Add a Windows Server to an Existing Acronis Backup 12.5 Cluster
February 06, 2019 — 3 min read
How to Add a Windows Server to an Existing Acronis Backup 12.5 Cluster
To add a new Windows server to an existing backup cluster, you need to log in to your Acronis Backup Management server from this machine and download and install a backup client.
January 15, 2019 — 4 min read
Agent vs Agentless Backup: Why it Matters
January 15, 2019 — 4 min read
Agent vs Agentless Backup: Why it Matters
Agent-based backup is a proven technique for safeguarding physical servers.
January 09, 2019 — 7 min read
How to Convert a Physical Server to a Hyper-V Virtual Machine
January 09, 2019 — 7 min read
How to Convert a Physical Server to a Hyper-V Virtual Machine
Modern computer systems are cheaper and more powerful than ever. In fact, many modern systems are so fast and powerful now that one machine can often run several other “virtual” machines – on the same box – simultaneously. Consequently, virtualization is a hot technology that is all the buzz these days.
December 28, 2018 — 6 min read
Do you know how the new data protection law impacts your company?
December 28, 2018 — 6 min read
Do you know how the new data protection law impacts your company?
The new regulations on data protection came into force on May 25, 2018 and affect all European citizens. Companies that have data on European citizens must comply with this regulation, from small and medium-sized companies to large companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and others. How does this data protection affect companies or businesses? Do you have all the requirements to comply with the regulations?