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May 06, 2025  — 5 min read
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May 06, 2025  — 5 min read
Is the Purdue Model for operational technology security outdated?
The Purdue Reference Model for operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) security is a crucial framework widely used today. However, the rapid evolution of technology has led to concerns about whether the model can address modern security challenges. Does the Purdue Model need some tweaks? Yes. But what exactly do manufacturers need to do? This blog post explains.
April 25, 2019  — 2 min read
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April 25, 2019  — 2 min read
Just Opened: Early Access to the Acronis Cyber Platform
Today we announced that we’re opening the Acronis Cyber Platform to give developers, ISVs, OEMs, service providers, and others access to our core platform. This early access is designed to encourage expanded functionality and application integrations by developers while giving them access to Acronis’ large ecosystem. The Acronis Cyber Platform, which is the foundation of the company’s existing services, features a series of APIs supported by software development kits (SDK) and sample code. With today’s early access, developers can have the kind of access was previously available only to Acronis and select integration partners such as ConnectWise, Microsoft and Google.
April 25, 2019  — 3 min read
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April 25, 2019  — 3 min read
Acronis Cyber Platform: Handing the Keys to Developers
In today’s digital world, data is the most valuable asset that your organization has. The data economy and its key driver, the democratization of data, is changing the competitive landscape everywhere. New industries are being built while traditional industries and business models are being destroyed. In addition, the amount of data and the the number of data sources is exploding because there are more apps, more “things”, more analysis of data, and more places to store data. As a result, most organizations are falling way behind in their ability to manage and protect data. When transforming to be a “data-driven” digital transformation success story in your market space, it’s critical to remember –  your team, your partners, your investors and your customers depend on your organization to effectively protect data from loss, theft and manipulation.
April 19, 2019  — 4 min read
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April 19, 2019  — 4 min read
For Businesses Everywhere, The Coming Win 7 End of Life Looms Large
When setting the annual IT budget, a lot of businesses seem to lean on the old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That would at least explain why Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system – which admittedly has been a reliable workhorse – still owns 35 percent of the market nearly 10 years after its release. Now that the Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) deadline is less than a year away, a lot of companies are suddenly realizing they need to act fast to ensure their computers are supported after January 15, 2020.
April 19, 2019  — 12 min read
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April 19, 2019  — 12 min read
Avoid Issues in Your Windows 7 to Windows 10 Upgrade
More than a third of all companies worldwide have begun migrating to Windows 10, now that Windows 7 end of life is less than a year away. The IT departments at these companies know there are many compelling reasons why they must upgrade to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020 – including ensuring the performance, stability, security, and compliance of their entire infrastructure.
April 18, 2019  — 3 min read
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April 18, 2019  — 3 min read
Subscriptions vs Perpetual Licenses: What's Right for You?
Everyone knows that change can be difficult. From minor things like always eating the same food to serious examples like staying at a bad job, our comfort zone makes it difficult to try new things – even when we know the change will be good for us in the long run. The same is true in the software industry, where companies increasingly are replacing the one-time-purchase license for their product with cloud-based subscriptions. And while some customers might prefer buying a box and keeping the installation CD on the shelf, the benefits users gain from subscriptions are driving the subscription revolution.  We thought we’d take a look at the differences between traditional one-time purchases (called perpetual licenses) and subscriptions, so you can decide which approach fits your company’s needs when looking at a solution.
April 14, 2019  — 8 min read
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April 14, 2019  — 8 min read
Backup Deduplication
Backup deduplication technology helps reduce storage costs and network bandwidth utilization by eliminating duplicate data blocks when you back up and transfer data.
April 14, 2019  — 6 min read
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April 14, 2019  — 6 min read
Raid Data Recovery Software
If you’re looking to ensure something is always available, it’s helpful to have redundant systems. Emergency generators keep the lights on when the power is cut, safety lines keep workers safe if a ladder fails and, naturally, backup files allow you to recover computer system following a data loss event. The same is true in RAID data recovery.
April 13, 2019  — 6 min read
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April 13, 2019  — 6 min read
Backing up your Windows 10 machine
There are two “digital truths” today. The first is that our daily reliance on data has never been greater.
April 10, 2019  — 2 min read
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April 10, 2019  — 2 min read
Five Simple Steps to Better Backups
We might only be a few days removed from World Backup Day 2019, but the idea that 65% of consumers confirmed they suffered data loss (as revealed in our annual survey of attitudes and habits about data protection) has been rolling around in my head ever since. After all, that’s nearly 30% more people who reported they or a family member lost data in 2018 – a significant jump. The fact we all use more data and we’re accessing that data on more devices makes it obvious that we’re also creating more opportunities to lose that data – so that increase is understandable. But we still can take steps to try to reduce the frequency of data loss despite the increase in volumes and devices. It seems now is a great time for a reminder about the steps needed to keep your data safe. The following five recommendations are designed to help you negotiate the modern risks to your data given today’s habits of data use and the ever-evolving threats that lurk online.
April 08, 2019  — 7 min read
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April 08, 2019  — 7 min read
Ultimate Guide on How To Back Up OneDrive Files
Protecting your information from accidental deletions, ransomware, and hardware malfunctions can save you time and worry, which is why having a reliable backup is always important. So when it comes to backing up your Office 365 account, the integration of the OneDrive makes it incredibly convenient for most people.
April 04, 2019  — 3 min read
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April 04, 2019  — 3 min read
How to choose cloud storage for business
The recent proliferation of solutions offering cloud storage for business can make choosing the right one for your company difficult – but there are ways to make it easier.
April 04, 2019  — 4 min read
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April 04, 2019  — 4 min read
To Defend Infrastructure, Focus First on Obvious Vulnerabilities
In 1966, Robert F. Kennedy delivered a speech that cited an ancient Chinese curse: “May [you] live in interesting times.” He continued, “Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty, but they are also the most creative of any time in the history of mankind.” That measured perspective, simultaneously seeing the glass as half-empty and half-full, is a useful one to adopt when considering infrastructure vulnerabilities in 2019.