Acronis Backup 12 is here!

Acronis introduces the key release of Acronis Backup 12

3 clicks to install, 2x faster than the nearest competitor, recovery in 15 seconds

 Extends data protection to the cloud, all physical and virtual systems, and mobile devices with support for 15 platforms including Microsoft, Amazon, Android, Apple, Linux, and VMware vSphere

 Prague, July 20, 2016 – Acronis, the global leader in hybrid cloud data protection solutions, announced Acronis Backup 12, a key release of a solution capable of fully protecting the digital image of an entire enterprise. With a growing share of digital business assets distributed across various devices and locations, companies need a backup solution that provides comprehensive data protection for the new way modern business operates. Unlike other solutions, Acronis Backup 12 offers the ability to protect enterprise data in hybrid cloud IT environments—whether it is located in the cloud, on-premise, in virtual and physical systems, at remote locations, or on mobile devices.

“Data is the lifeblood of today’s digital business—the loss of it threatens the very existence of a company,” said Serguei Beloussov, founder and CEO of Acronis. “With Acronis Backup 12, businesses gain the comprehensive protection required in today’s digital world, with the ability to control their data regardless of where it is located, combined with powerful data recovery that is faster than ever in the event of data loss or an external attack.”

The growing need for comprehensive data protection

Traditional backup solutions do not provide adequate protection for increasingly complex IT infrastructures, which today consist of many physical systems, virtual environments, cloud platforms, and mobile devices. Companies also face greater risks and vulnerabilities related to threats such as ransomware, the occurrence of which on mobile devices alone increased by 400% compared to 2014. ¹

As a result, according to Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), data backup and recovery have become one of the top two priorities for the next 12 months.

“Never before have we been as dependent on our data as we are today, nor has it been distributed across so many different servers, services, and endpoints,” said Jason Buffington, principal analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). “Operational platforms are constantly evolving, data volumes are growing, and traditional approaches to data backup and recovery are no longer sufficient, which is why the need for faster and more comprehensive data protection solutions is increasing. Acronis Backup 12 addresses these needs by offering a unified solution with a central management console that enables users to manage and quickly recover enterprise data regardless of its location.”

Acronis Backup 12 gives IT managers control over data

Acronis Backup 12 is the only solution that gives enterprises complete control over the location of their data, systems, and backups, including virtual environments. As a result, IT managers always know where their company’s data is located and who has access to it, even when it is stored in the cloud.

In the event of data loss, Acronis Backup 12 provides businesses with a range of recovery options, including recovery of files, emails, and databases; full system recovery including bare-metal recovery, active recovery, instant recovery, and vmFlashBack; cloud disaster recovery; and data delivery on physical media. Acronis Backup 12 also enables IT managers to migrate data, applications, and systems to any platform.

Why now is the time for Acronis Backup 12

• Virtual platform backup – Backs up VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V (not just VMs) and restores to dissimilar hardware for complete protection of virtual infrastructures.
• Cloud integration with a new central web console – It is now easier than ever for IT managers to unify data protection in the cloud and on-premise by backing up and managing all individual workloads in local and cloud locations, across physical systems, virtual platforms, and machines—from one place on any device.
• Recovery time objective (RTO) with Acronis Instant Restore in under 15 seconds – Addresses today’s companies’ demand for business continuity and the need to remain “online” with patented Acronis Instant Restore technology, enabling IT managers to achieve RTOs in seconds.
• Cloud environment support with a new hybrid cloud architecture – Provides broad platform support for current cloud solutions on the market, while enabling IT managers to back up physical and virtual systems as well as Microsoft Azure VM and Amazon EC2 deployments for comprehensive protection of the entire IT infrastructure and applications.
• Comprehensive protection for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices – Supports all current platforms and devices, including Microsoft Windows PCs and tablets, Mac computers, iPads, iPhones, and any Android devices, to protect every user endpoint.

 

Acronis Backup 12 also provides data protection for a wide range of Microsoft infrastructure and devices, including Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, SharePoint, Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows PC, Hyper-V, Azure, and Azure Stack when it becomes available. Acronis Backup 12 is also the first commercially available solution to support the upcoming release of Microsoft Windows Server 2016, including Hyper-V with RCT (resilient change tracking).

“In our competitive environment, it is important to use the latest software to protect technical information. Our Scuderia Toro Rosso team welcomes Acronis Backup 12 because it provides the high level of data protection and flexibility we need,” said Raffaele Boscheti, IT manager at Scuderia Toro Rosso, the Formula 1 racing team. “We look forward to working with Acronis on using its data protection products both at our factory and within the racing team. I am confident that our technical collaboration will deliver the required results and help our team move forward.”

“In the Czech Republic, Acronis Backup is gaining increasing popularity among businesses thanks to its speed, ease of use, and support for various platforms,” said Zdeněk Bínek, responsible for sales of Acronis solutions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. “Acronis Backup 12 brings further improvements in backup speed, recovery, and support for a wide range of environments and devices, enabling it to meet the comprehensive data protection needs of Czech businesses and organizations of all sizes.”