Under a multi-year agreement, Acronis has become W Series' new
Global Cyber Protection and Security Partner, providing bespoke
technology solutions for W Series' on-track racing programme -
which will resume in 2021 - and having already provided bespoke
technology solutions for the W Series Esports League, which was run
with great success this past summer. Plans are already in place for
a bigger and better on-track W Series season in 2021.
Acronis will develop and maintain a secure data management
system, improving W Series' ability to store, analyse and share
content with partners. Enhanced by their award-winning artificial
intelligence technology, Acronis will implement video and brand
analytics of W Series' on-track and virtual races, thereby
accelerating the generation of content through predefined access
and filters.
Acronis' range of cyber protection
solutions are developed upon a five-pronged principle which
aims to deliver Safety, Accessibility, Privacy, Authenticity, and
Security (SAPAS) to organisations and users. This design
methodology ensures that Acronis solutions deliver not only the
highest calibre of safety and security to data, applications, and
systems, but also a guarantee that data is tamper-free and easily
accessible for smooth day-to-day operations.
One of Acronis' leading products that W Series will be using
includes Acronis
Cyber Protect, which provides fast and reliable backup,
AI-powered anti-malware and anti-virus, and comprehensive endpoint
management in a single solution. This integrated approach to cyber
protection eliminates complexity and makes it simple for users to
manage and monitor data across an entire network.
Some of this technology will be delivered by Teknov8, a global provider of
cybersecurity solutions that will support Acronis' partnership with
W Series as the Official #CyberFit Delivery Partner.
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Catherine Bond Muir (Chief Executive Officer, W Series)
said:
"Acronis' innovative and award-winning cyber protection solutions are used by many of the leading automotive companies and sporting organisations around the world. Therefore, today's announcement of a multi-year partnership against the backdrop of the ongoing global health crisis and the devastating economic impact that has had - is a significant endorsement of W Series and our mission.
"Acronis' innovative and award-winning cyber protection solutions are used by many of the leading automotive companies and sporting organisations around the world. Therefore, today's announcement of a multi-year partnership against the backdrop of the ongoing global health crisis and the devastating economic impact that has had - is a significant endorsement of W Series and our mission.
"It has become clear in our discussions with Acronis that they
are as committed to improving equality and diversity in motorsport
as we are, and their bespoke data management system will improve
the speed and accuracy with which we can share our content, thereby
helping to spread our message further and faster.
"Acronis' support will be vital as we prepare to resume our
on-track racing programme in 2021 with a schedule which is bigger
and better than ever before. The W Series Esports League has also
kept our drivers sharp and our fans entertained, and Acronis'
commitment to that brand-new platform reflects our own."
Serg Bell (Founder and Executive Officer, Acronis)
said:
"Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, cyberattacks have increased five-fold. Cybercriminals are ruthlessly targeting a workforce that has largely migrated to working from home on less secure networks. Acronis Cyber Protect is perfectly designed to combat this threat, as it allows for system administrators to remotely manage and protect even devices that are not on the same network, so home users can keep both their professional and personal data safe and secure. We are honoured to have been chosen to help the W Series team get #CyberFit, and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with the team."
"Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, cyberattacks have increased five-fold. Cybercriminals are ruthlessly targeting a workforce that has largely migrated to working from home on less secure networks. Acronis Cyber Protect is perfectly designed to combat this threat, as it allows for system administrators to remotely manage and protect even devices that are not on the same network, so home users can keep both their professional and personal data safe and secure. We are honoured to have been chosen to help the W Series team get #CyberFit, and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with the team."
To find out more about Acronis #CyberFit Sport Partnerships,
please visit www.acronis.sport
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.