Singapore, February 15, 2016 - Acronis®, a global leader in hybrid
cloud data protection, today announced the launch of a joint
research project between Acronis' R&D centre and A*STAR's
Data Storage Institute
(DSI) in Singapore, aimed at pushing the limits of data protection
innovation and setting new standards in efficiency, security,
availability, and accessibility of cloud-based storage.
The joint research project focuses on scalable deduplication of
distributed data storage, which is a necessary technology to
eliminate redundant data and reduce cloud storage footprints.
Preliminary studies indicate that there is a potential to reduce
stored data volumes by half, which is directly beneficial to
datacenter providers, data protection companies and the industry in
general.
The joint research project will also help advance scientific
discovery and contribute to the development of the research
community in data storage.
The research represents the first joint project between Acronis'
R&D centre in Singapore, the company's core research facility
for data security and storage innovation, and A*STAR, a leading
public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to
advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technologies.
Acronis is committed to growing collaboration with DSI and other
A*STAR institutes in the areas of mutual interest, planning to
invest over S$20 million to support the development of new
technologies.
"Acronis is committed to advancing the development of complete
data protection solutions, which includes innovative storage
solutions. We are honored to work with A*STAR in the area of
distributed data storage to address the critical need for
cutting-edge technology and increased storage capacity to meet
growing data protection demands worldwide. To further advance
towards this goal, we are planning to launch additional joint
research projects with our Singapore partners in the coming
months", said Mark Shmulevich, Acronis' chief strategy and
operations officer.
With its international headquarters in Singapore, Acronis
established a new R&D Centre in 2015 to expand its research
efforts in a country that has top-notch talent, world-class
universities, and an innovation-focused government.
The joint research project with DSI is the first step in
building local research capabilities for Acronis in Singapore. The
initial core project group will be supervised by Acronis and
includes five engineers. Acronis has a number of employment
opportunities for highly skilled professionals and software
engineers at the R&D centre and the company in general.
"Acronis is developing into a multi-billion dollar global
storage technology leader with international headquarters and a
global R&D centre in Singapore. This is only possible in a
productive environment where there is a tight collaboration between
science, technology, and education. Singapore is a unique country
for universities and other institutes of higher learning, with
A*STAR and state-run programs like Smart Nation, putting it at the
level of leading countries in the world for its potential for
technology innovation," said Serg Bell, CEO and co-founder of
Acronis.
"Our joint research collaboration with a leader like Acronis
will catalyze the development of emerging technologies not only in
Singapore but also on the global market, advancing our position as
a key R&D hub in the region." said Dr. Tan Yong Tsong, covering
Executive Director, DSI, said.
About Acronis
Acronis sets the standard for hybrid cloud data protection
through its backup, disaster recovery, and secure file sync and
share solutions. Powered by the Acronis AnyData Engine and set
apart by its image technology, Acronis delivers easy, complete and
affordable data protection of all files, applications and operating
systems across any environment-virtual, physical, cloud and mobile.
Founded in 2003, Acronis protects the data of over 5 million
consumers and 500,000 businesses in over 145 countries. With more
than 100 patents, Acronis products have been named best product of
the year, and cover a range of features, including migration,
cloning and replication. Today, Acronis solutions are available
worldwide through a global network of service providers,
distributors and cloud resellers.
For additional information, please visit www.acronis.com.sg.
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.