Service providers supporting Parallels APS 2 are now able to
offer Acronis Backup as a Service for any type of customers'
data from any source and to recover it to any environment
With the addition of Acronis' Backup as a Service to the APS
ecosystem, hundreds of the world's leading service providers can
utilize the new generation data protection, powered by the Acronis
AnyData Engine. It can now be offered to over 3.1 million Parallels
Automation customers to completely and quickly provide a backup and
recovery service of their infrastructure in case of a disaster.
This first step in providing data management services opens the
Parallels channel to what
IHS estimates to be a $174.2 billion market for infrastructure
and services related to the cloud.
Acronis Backup as a Service, powered by the Acronis AnyData
Engine, is a white-labeled, turnkey offering for value added
resellers, hosting companies and service providers. With the
offering, they can back up their customers' files or entire system
images from virtual or physical environments and recover to any
hardware or virtual machine, ensuring a safer, complete and quick
recovery.
Acronis Backup as a Service also directly enables service
providers to add new revenue streams and customer retention. With
zero entry costs, and pay-per-use scalability, service providers
who have deployed the Parallels Automation platform can leverage
their existing customers and assets to grow recurring revenues,
increase customer stickiness and ensure large profits.
"Acronis is known for its advanced technology and deep knowledge
of Data Protection," said Birger Steen, CEO at Parallels. "We are
thrilled they worked so closely with us to incorporate the advanced
capabilities of APS 2 in their solution. This gives service
providers worldwide access to enterprise-grade cloud backup for
customers of all sizes."
"I am very excited to be back leading Acronis, which also helps
me drive profitability for the Parallels channel," said Serg Bell,
Acronis CEO. "Acronis Backup as a Service is the first in a series
of offerings that will enable service providers supporting APS 2 to
easily tap into the cloud infrastructure and service related market
that according to IHS was approximately $145 billion in 2013. I'm
looking forward to our continued partnership with Parallels and
making it easy for companies to ensure the safety of their
data."
APS is the industry's most popular free and open standard for
cloud services. It continues to expand with over 10 times growth in
end-users of APS certified service in 2013 alone. APS creates a
simple and fast way for cloud service providers to offer new
services. ISVs "package" their applications, such as Acronis
Backup as a Service, and services according to the standard's
specifications that cover selling, provisioning, management, and
integration of cloud-based services and applications. Cloud service
providers can then quickly deploy applications that are
APS-packaged and easily integrate them "off-the-shelf" into their
offers.
About Parallels
Parallels® is a global leader in hosting and cloud services
enablement and cross-platform solutions. Parallels began operations
in 2000 and has developed into a fast-growing software company with
more than 900 employees across offices in North America, Europe,
Australia, Africa and Asia.
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Acronis® is a registered trademark of Acronis International
GmbH in the United States and other countries.
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.