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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.

Author: Alexander Ivanyuk, Senior Director, Technology Generative AI is no longer a side experiment inside businesses. It is moving into normal work: writing, summarizing, coding, research, customer support, internal search and repeatable workflows. OpenAI says it now serves more than one million business customers, more than seven million ChatGPT workplace seats, and roughly 8x growth in weekly enterprise messages since November 2024.

The days when compliance was only a documentation exercise are long gone. Now, it’s a critical priority for a wide variety of organizations. But compliance is more of a result than a goal. The goal is achieving resilience. Cybersecurity and data protection regulations are rapidly evolving far beyond traditional compliance checklists. Global frameworks and regulations such as NIS 2, DORA, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX and NIST 2.0 are placing greater emphasis on operational resilience.

Managed service providers (MSPs) rely on Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud to protect customers, manage operations efficiently and automate routine work. However, billing, one of the most critical operational processes, often remains manual, fragmented and error prone. This is why Acronis has now introduced a free, automated billing module which is available to all Acronis partners natively within the platform.