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As organizations move more workloads to cloud infrastructure, questions about where data is stored and who controls it are becoming more important. Two terms often appear in these discussions: data residency and data sovereignty. They are related, but they do not mean the same thing. For service providers, understanding the difference is critical. Clients in regulated sectors increasingly ask for infrastructure that can support compliance, jurisdictional control and local hosting requirements.

Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is becoming a bigger opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), hosters and telecommunications providers. Clients still need compute, storage and networking. But many are rethinking where those workloads should run.

If you’re a service provider, you’ve probably felt the shift already. Clients are asking tougher questions about cost. Some are frustrated with hyperscaler bills. Others are rethinking VMware. And more are paying attention to where their data lives and who controls it. Put all of that together, and it’s clear: Infrastructure is becoming a strategic conversation again. One that creates both pressure and opportunity. eBook How to build a profitable IaaS business with Acronis Cyber Frame.

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud was ranked in the G2 Summer 2026 Grid Report for SaaS Backup, earning recognition as a Leader and one of the best SaaS backup solutions in the category. The ranking reinforces Acronis’ value for organizations and MSPs that need reliable protection for cloud applications such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, while managing backup and security from a unified platform.

For oil and gas operators, operational technology (OT) is a lifeline, sometimes literally. OT systems are essential to maintaining not just reliable and efficient operations but also safe environments for workers. In upstream production sites, offshore platforms, pipelines, terminals and refineries, critical processes depend on a complex network of OT assets that organizations use to control and optimize operations. Cybersecurity programs for OT often focus heavily on prevention.

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has been named a Leader in the G2 Summer 2026 Grid Report for System Security, ranking in the category. The recognition highlights Acronis’ role in helping MSPs and IT teams strengthen system protection through an integrated platform that brings together cybersecurity, backup, recovery, monitoring and management.

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud once again has earned the highest possible score in the latest AV-TEST evaluation for business Windows endpoint protection, achieving 18 out of 18 points across protection, performance and usability. The March-April 2026 AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report evaluated 16 endpoint protection products on Windows 11 Professional.

Pax8 Beyond 2026 made one thing clear: the managed services industry has entered a new phase. For years, managed service providers (MSPs) drove growth by adding more tools, more technicians and more services. Today, that model is cracking. AI, automation and rising customer expectations are reshaping how MSPs operate and how they create value. Technology alone is no longer the differentiator.

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has been ranked in the G2 Summer 2026 Grid Report for Server Backup, earning recognition as the best server backup solution in the category. The ranking reinforces Acronis’ strength in helping organizations protect critical server workloads, recover quickly from disruption and manage backup operations through an integrated cyber protection platform.

New Zealanders are feeling the pain of more frequent and effective cyberattacks. While knowing how to avoid attacks is important, it’s not enough to prevent damage. Consumers, businesses and service providers all need to do more to ensure safe email communications. Numbers tell the story.