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Author: Alexander Ivanyuk, Senior Director, Technology Generative AI changes how people work with information. A user can ask a question, upload a document, summarize a ticket, draft an email or ask an AI assistant to help with a workflow. That is useful because the interaction feels natural. But the same natural-language interface also creates a new security problem: instructions and data can become mixed together.

AI is everywhere in Australian schools. Students are using AI-powered tools to support learning, teachers are leveraging AI to improve productivity and lesson planning, and school administrators are exploring new ways to simplify operations. But while AI holds a lot of promise, it also introduces new cybersecurity challenges. Australian schools increasingly find themselves balancing innovation with the need to protect students and staff.

OEM expectations have shifted. High performance is no longer enough, and systems must stay resilient for years or even decades across complex environments. Evolving cyberthreats and stricter regulations are increasing complexity. With legacy systems lasting longer and frameworks like the EU Cyber Resilience Act and IEC 62443 raising the bar, prevention alone no longer cuts it. Recovery readiness ensures fast, predictable restoration with minimal disruption.

This report examines the disaster recovery (DR) readiness across the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform, managing thousands of DR deployments across dozens of data centers worldwide. The analysis focuses on Q1 2026 (January – March) and reveals a clear gap between having DR configured and being truly ready for a disaster.

Acronis continues to earn recognition for delivering cybersecurity solutions that managed service providers (MSPs) trust to protect their clients and simplify operations. In the latest Info-Tech SoftwareReviews reports for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR), Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud earned status as a leader in the Data Quadrant for EDR. Acronis was also named a Champion in the Emotional Footprint for XDR.

Server backup is one of the most important services managed service providers (MSPs) deliver. Clients rely on servers to run core applications, store critical data and keep daily operations moving. When a server fails, data is deleted or ransomware disrupts systems, clients expect their MSP to recover quickly. That makes the choice of an MSP server backup tool critical. The best server backup for MSPs is not just a utility that copies data.

The cybersecurity landscape is changing quickly, and independent research confirms what many organizations are already experiencing: Fragmented tools are no longer enough. A new Info‑Tech report, “Prioritize unified, AI-powered platforms for cybersecurity, data protection, endpoint management and compliance,” explores why leading organizations are rapidly shifting to unified platforms.

Author: Alexander Ivanyuk, Senior Director, Technology Generative AI in business is no longer just one chatbot in one browser tab. In many environments, it is already a mix of web-based AI apps, built-in assistants inside larger platforms, internal agents created for specific workflows and model context protocol (MCP)-connected tools that let AI reach documents, services and business systems beyond the model itself. That changes the conversation completely.

Windows on ARM is becoming increasingly relevant for business endpoints. Newer ARM-based Windows laptops are built for mobility, long battery life, quiet operation and on-device AI workloads. Microsoft is also investing in the ARM application ecosystem for Copilot+ PCs, and Windows 11 on ARM can run x86 and x64 apps through emulation, with Prism improving compatibility and performance in Windows 11 24H2.

A disaster recovery plan is only useful if it works when you need it most. But many organizations avoid testing because they worry about downtime, data loss, or interrupting employees and customers. That is where disaster recovery testing comes in. With the right approach, you can validate your recovery strategy, check whether your backups are usable, confirm your recovery time objectives, and identify gaps without taking critical systems offline. The goal is not to create risk for the business.