Rich with learning, training and networking, partners raved about the now-complete Acronis #CyberFit Summit saying the event was “perfect,” “very insightful,” and “important to be here” with “great organization” and “lots of information.” Indeed, from November 27 - 28, service providers and business IT professionals convened to get hands-on insights about the latest cyber protection innovations that will help shape the future of the IT industry –  and fun and enjoyment were not in short supply either. From the robust lineup of trainings that kicked off the Summit’s first day to a second day that began with a dramatic Acronis Cyber Dragon Cup soccer face-off and followed with insightful presentations, an eye-opening panel discussion, and two breakout session learning tracks, attendees had a full and informative experience. The occasion concluded with a memorable Women in Tech Gala Reception too.

Ryuk ransomware continues to wreak havoc – and one U.S. state in particular recently suffered from another successful attack that likely could have been prevented. Several school districts and government offices in Louisiana were hit by an attack this summer. Unfortunately, the story was just repeated as several state agencies fell victim to another attack on November 18. In this case, the cyberattack shut down systems in the governor’s office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Health, and The Department of Children and Family Services.

Given the Middle East’s rapid ascent as a global technology center, the region has become an attractive, target-rich environment for cybercriminals. In fact, one recent report showed a 12% year-over-year increase in malware attacks in the UAE during the first three months of 2019. With 6,000 resellers promoting and using Acronis technology in the region, the Middle East is becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for Acronis. That’s why we’re hosting this week’s Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi, spreading the cyber protection revolution to this flourishing market.

In the wake of the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019, there’s been a lot of excitement, as well as some changes at Acronis that have prompted questions from customers, resellers, and our managed service provider (MSP) partners. Most notably, they want to know “Why has Acronis changed the names of your products?” It’s true. During the past month, we’ve been updating the names of nearly all of our solutions to include the word “cyber” – and the addition has caught many people by surprise. So what’s the reasoning behind the change?