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MSP trends 2026: Creating opportunities in a difficult market

If managed service providers (MSPs) are going to grow as 2026 rolls on, they’re going to have to overcome both new and familiar obstacles in a tough environment. But there is good news for MSPs that are ready to adapt their business models to new market realities. A recent report from Omdia, MSP Trends and Predictions 2026, lays out clearly why MSPs are more likely to struggle to grow in 2026 than they have in past years.

Major cyberthreats to anticipate in the Year of the Horse

This Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Horse, a symbol of speed, endurance and clear direction. These traits carry relevance in today’s cybersecurity landscape. For MSPs, these characteristics aren’t just symbolic, but they’re essential to navigating rapidly changing cyberthreats. As we celebrate Lunar New Year, it’s also a moment to reflect on our own origins.

Partner-level vulnerability assessment and patch management for MSPs in Acronis RMM

For MSPs, vulnerability assessment and patch management are challenging primarily because of scale. Every new customer adds another tenant to configure, monitor and maintain, which multiplies operational overhead and increases the risk of inconsistency. The newly released cross-tenant, partner-level vulnerability assessment and patch management in Acronis RMM is designed to break this pattern.

Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: Cybercriminals are now scaling attacks with AI

Cybercriminals are spending less time using AI to develop new kinds of cyberattacks. Unfortunately, that’s not good news. According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025, cybercriminals are focusing on using AI to scale and refine the attacks they’ve already developed. As a result, they’re working more efficiently. The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025 delves into many more cybersecurity trends and goes into much deeper detail on the evolving impact of AI on cyberthreats.

How to secure OT environments after Windows 10 end of support without disrupting production

Many operational technology (OT) environments depend on Windows 10 systems. In October 2025, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. That doesn’t mean manufacturers have to immediately replace their systems, but it does change the risk profile related to unsupported operating systems. In OT environments, operating systems commonly reach end of support long before the industrial assets they control.

Acronis earns a place on CRN Security 100 list for the fifth consecutive year

Acronis has earned a spot on CRN’s 2026 Security 100 list in the Identity, Access And Data Security category, marking its fifth consecutive year on the annual ranking. The program highlights channel focused security vendors that help organizations address a rapidly evolving threat landscape across categories such as endpoint and managed security, identity and data security, network security, security operations, and web and application security.

The ultimate match: Why integrated services make protection stronger for MSPs

Valentine’s Day is all about perfect pairs, and in cybersecurity, nothing creates more operational harmony than natively integrated services working together. That’s where unified cyber protection shines. Whether it’s the synergy of RMM and EDR, RMM and backup or email security and security awareness training, natively integrated cyber protection delivers efficiency and resilience that standalone tools can’t match.

How MSPs Can Standardize Microsoft 365 Security at Scale| Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Demo Series

Managing Microsoft 365 security across multiple customer tenants is complex, time-consuming, and difficult to standardize. In this video, we show how MSPs can use Security Posture Management for Microsoft 365 to turn M365 security into a repeatable, scalable service — without relying on senior technicians or juggling multiple Microsoft portals.

Security integration takes the lead: Top MSP integration trends of 2025

As the threat landscape evolves and client environments grow more complex, managed service providers (MSPs) are rethinking how their technology stacks work together. According to the new Acronis MSP integration trends 2025 report, this past year marked a decisive shift toward security‑first, automation‑centric and platform‑driven operations.

Defending against deepfake cyberattacks: Why trust is the new security perimeter

Deepfake technology is now a legitimate enterprise level threat. What started as a potentially disturbing AI capability has rapidly become a powerful tool for cybercriminals and one that exploits the most fundamental element of business communication: trust. A new report from Info‑Tech Research Group, Defend Against Deepfake Cyberattacks, breaks down how to understand and assess the risk deepfakes pose to organizations of all sizes.

Acronis True Image - Product Overview

Acronis True Image: Your digital bodyguard. Protect everything that matters. Backup. Recover. Defend. All with one click. Your digital life deserves more than just backup — it needs complete protection. That’s where Acronis True Image comes in. Designed for today’s connected world, it combines fast, reliable backups with integrated cyber protection, including anti-ransomware, anti-malware, and identity protection*. In this video, we’ll show you how easy it is to safeguard everything that matters: Backup tab: Create automatic or manual backups in just a few clicks.

Acronis True Image - How to Do a Backup

Acronis True Image: Your digital bodyguard. Protect everything that matters. Backup. Recover. Defend. All with one click. It’s not a matter of if something will happen, but when. The real question is — are you prepared? With Acronis True Image, you have everything you need to protect your digital life and keep your data safe from unexpected events. Today’s world is full of risks — from hardware failures to cyberattacks. That’s why Acronis True Image combines secure backup with advanced cybersecurity, giving you complete protection in one easy-to-use solution.

Data sovereignty and compliance in New Zealand: How Acronis supports business resilience

Compliance with data sovereignty regulations in New Zealand can be complex to navigate, especially for organisations operating hybrid or cloud deployments. Managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand that want to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud must make sure they’re in compliance with regulations.

What happens after the attack: From cybersecurity to cyber resilience

Cybersecurity plays a critical role in preventing attacks through controls such as firewalls, endpoint protection and email security. Despite these investments, breaches still happen. According to the World Economic Forum, 87% of respondents identified AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk in the past year.

How MSPs in Australia can strengthen SME cybersecurity with the Cyber Health Check

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia and New Zealand are struggling to secure their operations. The threats they face are constantly growing in both number in severity, but SMEs often lack the time, resources or in‑house expertise to protect themselves. Fortunately, the Cyber Health Check from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) offers a simple, practical way for organisations to assess their cyber maturity and understand where they can improve cyber protection.

Acronis channel leader Alex Ruslyakov earns CRN Channel Chief designation

For the fifth consecutive year, CRN has recognized Alex Ruslyakov as a Channel Chief. The honor for 2026 highlights Ruslyakov’s continued commitment to helping managed service providers (MSPs) deliver modern cyber protection successfully year after year. The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.

AV-TEST ATP results: Acronis delivers full protection against advanced Windows attacks

In January 2026, the AV-TEST Institute published results from a rigorous advanced threat protection (ATP) test that examined how effectively current security products defend Windows systems against sophisticated malware attacks. As attackers increasingly leverage legitimate features and subtle techniques to penetrate defenses, this test provides insight into which solutions can truly recognize and mitigate these threats.