UK and US Cloud Distributor intY Extends Agreement With Acronis

Acronis International GmbH has extended its agreement with international cloud distributor intY Ltd to include the complete portfolio of its data protection and storage solutions, including Acronis Backup Cloud, Acronis Files Cloud, Acronis Backup Advanced, Acronis Access Advanced, and Acronis Access Connect.

Managed out of offices in the UK and US, these services will be available via intY’s self-service portal Cascade, enabling partners to browse, order and manage services on behalf of their customers 24/7/365.

As an international cloud service aggregator, known for its close relationships with vendors and customer service, intY will take a proactive role in promoting Acronis technology through training, support and bundling Acronis products with third-party services. With Acronis technology and intY support, partners and customers will be sure that their data is protected and remains within reach.

According to Technavio, the global cloud backup and recovery software market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 13% from 2016-2020.

With Acronis, intY will be able to help partners, and anyone wanting to become a cloud services provider, to take advantage of this potential business growth opportunity.

intY will provide dedicated account managers and technical support to all partners reselling Acronis products. This includes issue resolution, quality training, and post-sales support to ensure that partners are able to integrate Acronis products and services into their existing sales and marketing infrastructure in an effective and cost efficient way.

Unlike other vendors whose products are limited to certain computer environments and devices, Acronis technology, based on the new hybrid cloud architecture, delivers a customised and reliable service that backups data from any source, in virtually any IT environment, and recovers to any destination and system. By purchasing Acronis products through intY, partners and customers can simplify their data management and reduce the cost associated with data protection and storage.

Commenting on the new deal, Jan-Jaap Jager, SVP and GM, Acronis global cloud solutions and sales, said: “With offices in Bristol and Seattle and an international partner base, intY is one of the leading global cloud distributors with a truly global reach. We are delighted to enhance our partnership further and delegate support and training activities to the company with an extensive market knowledge and a proven track record in helping partners grow their business. intY are now able to offer the full suite of Acronis Cloud and hybrid products, offering data protection anywhere and across any device.”

Craig Joseph, COO, intY, added: “We are seeing a growing demand for scalable backup solutions in both our European and US markets. We have a deep understanding of the verticals where our partners operate and place huge importance on protecting and securing data. Acronis’ services enable us to meet their need and offer them best-in-class solutions.”