Big shifts. Bigger possibilities. A room full of energy. A global audience tuned in and a clear signal that something major is happening in the industry. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to lean in, this is it. Discover the future of AI-first service delivery with the new Acronis platform, along with other major developments. Watch the on-demand recap of The pivotal point of IT: Building services for the AI-first era now: acronis.events/event/ai-firs…

What if your next growth opportunity took place in your favorite professional sports stadium? The Acronis #TeamUp Program connects more than 50 professional sports organizations with trusted MSPs, delivering Acronis cyber protection solutions that help protect, manage and automate the systems behind some of the most recognized teams in sport. From protecting critical data to unforgettable brand exposure and lead generation opportunities, this winning ecosystem creates opportunities on and off the field. The Acronis #TeamUp Program helps MSPs turn cyber protection into deeper customer relationships, stronger visibility and new opportunities for growth. Learn more about our #TeamUp program and other ways we can help grow your business at Acronis.com/sports

Most organizations have disaster recovery in place. But would it actually work when disaster strikes? New research from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) reveals critical gaps in disaster recovery readiness: ✓ 85% of recovery servers have RPO monitoring disabled ✓ 82% of backup processor rules lack automated testing ✓ VPN issues account for more than a third of all DR alerts 🔗 Read the full report to learn where organizations are falling short and how to improve recovery readiness: bit.ly/4xmsGav

“I sleep much better knowing we have a trusted partner that has our back.” For Jason Zachariah, CTO of the @Nationals, moving away from a transactional vendor relationship to a true partnership made a real difference. With Acronis and @M3TechConsult, his team gained a more intuitive solution, fewer disruptions, and dependable support they can rely on. That partnership provides the confidence that critical data is protected and the organization can continue operating without interruption, even when issues arise. 🔗 Read the full case study: bit.ly/4mwxXHx

As AGEMA expanded across Europe, managing backups across multiple sites and servers became increasingly complex. Slow processes, backup errors and decentralized data storage were making operations harder to scale. With Acronis Cyber Protect, AGEMA simplified backup management with a centralized and remotely accessible solution that delivers faster backups, quicker recovery and greater operational flexibility. 🔗 Read the full case study: bit.ly/4wVzziM

If automation matters to most organizations, why are so few using it at scale, and what challenges might they be overlooking? Acronis TRU reveals that while automation is concentrated among a few organizations using small, scheduled scripts, many organizations have yet to realize automation's full potential, even as AI lowers the barrier to adoption and increases the need for governance, visibility and oversight. As attackers increasingly exploit legitimate scripting tools, which organizations come out ahead: those experimenting with automation, or those treating it as core infrastructure with strong governance, visibility and ongoing review? Read the blog: bit.ly/4ulnEZa

Acronis is proud to announce a new #TeamUp partnership in Canada with the @BCLions and @suncocomm. 🏈 As the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the BC Lions, Acronis will provide natively integrated cybersecurity and data protection solutions to help safeguard the club's IT infrastructure, while Sunco, an Acronis Delivery Partner and #CyberFit Partner, will support deployment and ongoing management Together, we're helping strengthen the digital resilience behind one of the CFL's most recognized franchises, ensuring secure, reliable operations both on and off the field. Welcome to the #TeamUp family, BC Lions and Sunco! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4uVokVZ

Backup Exec has reached the end. Your strategy is just getting started. The end of Backup Exec is a chance to modernize your whole data protection strategy while reducing costs and complexity. Learn how to: ✔ Simplify your environment. ✔ Reduce vendor sprawl. ✔ Improve security posture. Move forward with a platform designed for today’s threats, not yesterday’s infrastructure. 👉 Get started here: bit.ly/3R9ueUH

Is your cybersecurity stack protecting you or slowing you down? Fragmentation has turned tool sprawl into a risk, creating integration gaps, alert fatigue and increased complexity, just as AI-driven threats and hybrid environments become harder to manage. A new @infotechRG report highlights why organizations are shifting toward unified, AI-powered platforms. In the report, Acronis is recognized as a Champion based on independent user feedback, underscoring strong satisfaction with its single-agent, single-console approach that helps reduce complexity and improve resilience. Read the blog: bit.ly/4vlyMGa

RMM tools are increasingly exploited by attackers. What RMM cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities should SMBs be concerned about? Acronis telemetry shows that 63% of endpoints run multiple remote access tools, expanding the attack surface and increasing operational complexity. The research also found that attackers frequently abuse tools and protocols such as MeshAgent, RDP, and VNC/UltraVNC to blend in with legitimate administrative activity. Read the blog to learn how hackers abuse RMM tools and discover practical guidance for protecting SMBs from these threats: bit.ly/49z4Q0S

Manufacturers face escalating industrial cybersecurity challenges as fragmented tools fail to protect against modern threats, driving the need for platform-based cybersecurity in OT environments. Regulatory frameworks such as NIS 2 and the Cyber Resilience Act are accelerating the shift toward integrated solutions. The @arc_advisory highlights how Acronis industrial cybersecurity solutions deliver unified, AI-driven protection that reduces downtime, secures legacy systems, and simplifies compliance across industrial environments. Read the blog: bit.ly/4u5gMPl

For Mike Lane, CIO & SVP of Technology & Broadcasting at the @Yankees, the #TeamUp partnership with @DigaCore and Acronis delivers confidence that critical data remains secure and available whenever needed. With Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Backup, the Yankees benefit from scalable, automated backup protection across their IT environment, while Digacore provides tailored management and support to help maintain operational continuity. 🔗 Explore the full case study: bit.ly/4s7pCv2

Managing operations across multiple companies and countries requires technology that is secure and easy to manage. SEVEN, a French holding company supporting around 15 businesses across Europe, chose Acronis Cyber Protect to ensure reliable backup and recovery of its critical data. With remote accessibility, detailed backup insights, and seamless compatibility with its Hyper‑V environment, SEVEN improved flexibility and gained better visibility into its data protection operations. 🔗 Explore the full case study: bit.ly/42StMN8

Are those backups going to be enough when ransomware strikes? According to Acronis expert Subramani Rao, don’t be so sure. The real challenge to getting back up and running lies in backup reliability and meeting recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) expectations under pressure. Learn why true cyber resilience depends on fast, reliable recovery, including GenAI protection, not just backup readiness. Read the article on @TheHackersNews: bit.ly/4fdYgAD

Athens knows what strong defense looks like. Through the Acronis #TeamUp Program, Sourcepass is partnering with the @UGAAthletics to help support the systems and operations behind every game day with award-winning service and forward-thinking strategy. The Acronis #TeamUp Program brings leading MSPs and elite sports organizations together. Acronis and Sourcepass are proud to team up with the Georgia Bulldogs to help keep critical systems secure, resilient and ready for every kickoff. Learn more: acronis.com/en/pr/2026/acron…

The end of Backup Exec presents an opportunity to consolidate. Take it. Easily. Tool sprawl increases cost, complexity and risk. With Backup Exec shutting down, you have a chance to lower costs and decrease complexity. See why modern organizations are consolidating a single platform for backup, cybersecurity and disaster recovery, reducing overhead while improving protection. 👉 Explore your options: bit.ly/3R9ueUH

Generative AI is transforming the way businesses work. But rapid adoption is creating a growing challenge: Shadow AI. Employees are increasingly using AI tools outside approved IT oversight, creating new risks around sensitive data exposure, compliance, and governance. Unmanaged GenAI usage can lead to: 🔷 Sensitive data leakage 🔷 Compliance and privacy risks 🔷 Exposure to malicious prompts and AI abuse 🔷 Limited visibility into AI usage across environments For MSPs and SMDs, AI governance and usage monitoring are becoming essential for balancing innovation with cyber protection. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/49WNmvs

📊 Average cost of a data breach: $4.45M. 💥 Operational disruption is the largest cost driver. Downtime doesn’t just impact IT, it hits: 🔷 Revenue 🔷 Customer trust 🔷 Regulatory compliance 🔷 Brand reputation Cyber resilience isn’t optional anymore. It’s a business survival strategy. Read more: acronis.com/en/resource-cent…

AI tools are no longer limited to answering questions. With technologies like RAG and MCP, they can retrieve company data, connect to business systems and help automate real-world workflows. As AI becomes more integrated into business environments, MSPs and SMBs also need to think about data access, governance, security and control to ensure these tools are used safely and effectively. Read the blog: bit.ly/4wXwsqE

Ransomware beats most "successful" backups. Attackers poison identities, configs, and persistence — not just files. Subramani Rao (@Acronis) shows how to safely test full recovery in isolated clean-room environments, scan during restore, and validate complete systems. Full guide: thehackernews.com/expert-ins…