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INTELLIGENT CLOUD

Acronis signs Mindware as cloud distributor for GCC , Levant and Pakistan

Acronis and Mindware have announced a partnership covering Lebanon , Jordan , Iraq , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Bahrain , Qatar , Oman , UAE and Pakistan .

A cronis has announced its partnership with Mindware , one of the leading value-added distributors ( VADs ) in the Middle East and Africa , after they signed an agreement together . Mindware will offer the Acronis ’ innovative cloud solutions ranging from cybersecurity to data protection , to enterprises in Lebanon , Jordan , Iraq , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Bahrain , Qatar , Oman , UAE and Pakistan .

The partnership will further Mindware ’ s ambitions as a cloud distributor with Acronis ’ strong value proposition in the cloud protection space .
Acronis offers antivirus , backup , Disaster Recovery , endpoint protection management solutions and award-winning AI-based anti-malware and blockchain based data authentication technologies through service provider and IT professional deployment models .
These solutions protect data , applications and systems in any environment . Acronis Cyber Protect , the company ’ s flagship product , is the first cyber protection solution that integrates backup , Disaster Recovery , next-generation anti-malware , antivirus , vulnerability assessment , patch management and remote management tools into a single console .
It addresses all five vectors of cyber protection – ensuring the safety , accessibility , privacy , authenticity and security of data ( SAPAS ) in the data centre , cloud and edge devices . The solutions have open APIs for developers to operate full integration of the platform to the other tools they might be using .
“ We have a clear , strategic objective of being the regional cloud distributor of choice , by offering our partners aggregated cloud solutions from various leading vendors and helping them and their customers in their cloud transformation journey ,” said Silmi Khanfir , Director of Cloud and XaaS at Mindware . “ Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud business model perfectly complements our portfolio with a one-stop data protection and cybersecurity solution platform .”
“ Through years of experience and constant close collaboration with our valued partners and customers , we have expertly crafted a comprehensive and ever-expanding portfolio of best-of-breed solutions .
“ Acronis further strengthens our capabilities with the company ’ s awardwinning technologies . Combined with our world-class services and support , this gives regional businesses of all sizes and market verticals a decisive digital advantage .”
As businesses are still adjusting to the remote-work environment demanded by the Covid-19 pandemic , they are counting on service providers to help them adapt . Acronis understands the challenges service providers
are facing to provide a secure collaboration environment for remote workers outside of corporate networks and offers Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud – a solution that can be implemented during the outbreak at no cost .
Service providers can meet the needs of their customers without taking on additional financial burdens or increasing their operational costs . Additionally , Acronis offers training videos and documentation support to help service providers train their customers and their end-users and get them onboarded .
“ Cyber protection is vital . Acronis is the only vendor offering a one-stop solution that helps all audiences , from the SME to the enterprise and also the individual , with this critical need .
By adding Mindware as our newest cloud distributor , we aim to continue offering the right solutions everywhere in the Middle East region , increasing our global-local approach and market share ” said Ziad Nasr , General Manager Middle East at Acronis . •
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