Enterprises Can Seamlessly Integrate and Protect Mac Data,
Avert Compliance Risks and Maintain the User Experience
Woburn, Mass. - February 27, 2013 - Acronis today announced a backup and
data protection reference architecture to enable the seamless and
secure integration of data from the Apple® Mac®, in the
enterprise. The new solution, based on
ExtremeZ-IP® and
Acronis Backup & Recovery®, eliminates the business
continuity and compliance risks of Mac use without disrupting the
user or administrator experience. Mac integration is an important
step in Acronis' move beyond traditional backup and disaster
recovery to encompass a broader strategy for secure data
availability, accessibility and protection.
Mac use within the enterprise is growing at an extraordinary
rate as executives and workers alike expect the freedom to
choose their preferred workstation and operating system. However,
if Mac files are not protected and available within the enterprise,
they will introduce IT management headaches and increased financial
and legal risk profiles. Acronis addresses this technology gap by
utilizing proven technologies, including those enabled by its
recent acquisition of GroupLogic, to integrate Mac backups into the
corporate data protection strategy.
Acronis' new architecture utilizes ExtremeZ-IP to seamlessly
integrate Mac files into typical IT environments powered by
Windows® servers and Active Directory®. It then enables the OS X®
backup tool Time Machine® to send Mac archives to a corporate file
server, protected by Active Directory access rights. Backups from
multiple clients are stored in a single server without the risk of
compromising access rules. Acronis Backup & Recovery then centrally
protects the Time Machine vaults within the enterprise
infrastructure with the flexibility to store files to disk, SAN,
tape or the cloud.
"Macs are a reality in the enterprise, and IT organizations must
have workable solutions to avoid the serious legal and financial
risks presented by unprotected Mac data," said Dmitri
Joukovski, Acronis vice president of product management. "Our
architecture allows IT to finally say 'yes' to Macs with
confidence, providing them with seamless integration of Mac files
into existing data protection policies, processes and technologies
- all without any negative impact on the end user or administrator.
Regardless of where data originates, IT must ensure it is
available, accessible and protected, making Mac file integration
absolutely essential."
The reference architecture can be downloaded here: https://www.acronis.com/backup-recovery/enterprise.html#
For pricing details for the combined solution or download a free
trial please visit: https://www.acronis.com/solutions/enterprise/backup-mac.html
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. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.