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RTO vs. RPO: Definitions, Key Differences and Strategies

When it comes to disaster recovery and backup plans, understanding the RPO and RTO is crucial as these two critical metrics help signal the level of your overall data security. In short, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) play a critical role in determining how quickly and effectively an organization can bounce back from an IT disaster, safeguarding business continuity, and minimizing potential data and financial losses.

Introducing Acronis Workflow Automation: Powering the autonomous MSP

The global economy is shifting toward total automation. Almost every industry is moving from manual work to automatic or semi-automatic workflows that act proactively or respond on their own, deliver results faster and operate with minimal human intervention. MSPs should be at the center of this transformation. This is the beginning of the autonomous MSP era – service providers that deliver reliable, scalable operations with minimal manual work, very high productivity and consistent quality.

Acronis Workflow Automation Demo | Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Demo Series

In this demo, see how Acronis Workflow Automation helps MSPs automate everyday tasks using a no-code workflow builder built into Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. Acronis Workflow Automation lets technicians automate actions across backup, RMM, XDR and other Acronis services using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It is included in the platform with no additional software to install or integrate. Workflow Automation also complements AI initiatives with deterministic, rule-based automation to create reliable workflows.

Trilio Transform Automation: Complete Kubernetes Migration Solution

Kubernetes workloads comprise more than just container images—they encapsulate state, storage dependencies, service endpoints, and intricate metadata. A naive “lift and shift” approach that moves persistent data, manifest files, and images overlooks the crucial platform-specific configurations required for true application fidelity.

Preserving vintage OT in the face of destabilizing modernity

The persistence of decades-old technology in industrial settings is a fact of life. Operational technology (OT) environments in factories, power plants and critical infrastructure facilities are studded with industrial PCs running operating systems that the corporate IT world retired years ago.

Acronis integration with Storage Guardian's Incident Response Planner

By Omry Farajun, President and CEO, Storage Guardian Storage Guardian, in partnership with Acronis, has launched the Incident Response Planner to help organizations meet CIS Control 17 – Incident Response Management. The solution uses out-of-band SMS communication and predefined response templates to rapidly engage key stakeholders, host a centralized incident response plan and execute validation drills and tabletop exercises with confidence.

Fix VMware Error: Virtual Machine Disks Consolidation Needed

The VMware virtual machine disks consolidation is needed error usually appears when snapshots fail to merge correctly with the main virtual disk. This problem often occurs after incomplete backups, canceled snapshot deletions, or low storage space. Left unresolved, it can slow down your VM or even risk data corruption. Read this blog to learn why the virtual machine consolidation needed status occurs and how to resolve it safely.

The missing piece of the CIA triad: Why 'availability' matters

We are often obsessed with who can see our data(Confidentiality) and how that data is protected from tampering (Integrity). While these are vital, there is a third pillar of the CIA triad that is currently under constant pressure: Availability. A recent Forrester survey revealed a startling reality: 76% of data breaches now affect availability, while only 42% impact confidentiality and 27% affect integrity.