Acronis Recognized as Visionary in Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, was positioned in the Visionaries quadrant in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions

According to the report, “the move toward public cloud, heightened concerns over ransomware, and complexities associated with backup and data management are forcing I&O leaders to rearchitect their backup infrastructure and explore alternative solutions. This research provides analyses of backup and recovery vendors.”

“Over the past several years, Acronis has shifted its focus from being a backup vendor to offering cyber protection, a holistic approach that combines data protection and cybersecurity. It is encouraging to be acknowledged as a Visionary by Gartner, and we see this recognition as validation of the critical interdependency between backup and cybersecurity,” said Acronis Founder and CEO Serguei “SB” Beloussov.

While the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions report is focused on the data center, the primary focus for Acronis has always been protecting the edge and endpoint. Beloussov continues, “We have a unique ability to provide cyber protection for enterprises - focusing on edge and endpoint workloads. Our newest solution Acronis Cyber Protect provides AI-powered anti-malware protection, vulnerability assessments and patch management, continuous data protection, URL filtering and fast, reliable backup and disaster recovery, all from an easy-to-manage console.”

Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions”, Santhosh Rao, Nik Simpson, Michael Hoeck, 20 July 2020.

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About Acronis

Acronis unifies data protection and cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection that solves the safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) challenges of the modern digital world. With flexible deployment models that fit the demands of service providers and IT professionals, Acronis provides superior cyber protection for data, applications, and systems with innovative next-generation antivirus, backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint protection management solutions. With award-winning AI-based antimalware and blockchain-based data authentication technologies, Acronis protects any environment – from cloud to hybrid to on-premises – at a low and predictable cost.

Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, Acronis now has more than 1,500 employees in 33 locations in 18 countries. Its solutions are trusted by more than 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, including 100% of the Fortune 1000, and top-tier professional sports teams. Acronis products are available through 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries in more than 40 languages.  

SPARK Power 2 Set to Change the Idea of Infotainment with Segment First 7” Display, 6000 mAh Battery

Key Points 

* Priced at INR 9,999, SPARK Power 2 is the only smartphone in the sub-10K segment offering 7” dot notch display and a massive 6000mAh battery with fast charger enabling 3 hours of calling time in 10-minutes of charging.

* The smartphone will be up for grabs starting 23rd June 00:00 hrs on Flipkart https://bit.ly/3fycVEE

A move that will enhance the usability of smartphones in the sub-10k segment, TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today launched the SPARK Power 2 that introduces two major segment-first features: an enormous 7” Dot Notch display with stereo sound dual Speakers and a massive 6000 mAh battery with 18W Fast Charger. These features, along with a 16 MP front camera and 16MP Quad Rear Camera in the sub-10k segment, exponentially enhance the immersive experience with superlative audiovisual offerings and enable TECNO’s customers to rediscover telecommuting and entertainment in much better and Bigger way

The pioneering 7” display with a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.6% screen body ratio makes the new smartphone an entertainment ‘tour de force’, allowing category customers an opportunity to experience movies, music and games almost similar to that of premium smartphones. It is also the Best Battery Smartphone in the segment: the 6000 mAh battery with an 18W Fast Charger that will allow customers to enjoy 3 continuous hours of calling on a 10-minute charge as well as the 50% of massive 6000mAh battery can be charged in just 1 hours’ time. TECNO SPARK 2 is available in two unique colour variants: Ice Jadeite & Misty Grey.

Commenting on the SPARK POWER 2 launch, Mr. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India said, “In the wake of COVID-19, the importance of telecommuting has increased significantly. People’s smartphones are now a primary medium of work, information and entertainment. With this increasing reliance on the device, the demand for more, better features at an affordable price point has gone up. We, at TECNO, are committed to our consumer-centric approach and accordingly, with SPARK Power 2, we are providing consumers access to the two most important features in the sub-10k segment that directly impact telecommuting – a large display that will make all audiovisual communication convenient and a long-lasting battery that will ensure you are always connected with your environment. With this new launch we will firmly establish Spark series as the Best battery Smartphone Series”

Mr. Talapatra further added, “As part of TECNO’s next growth phase, we are adopting a mix strategy to maximize customer outreach pan India. While offline remains our dominant channel, we realize that consumers are gravitating to the online space, and accordingly, we want to ramp up our online presence with unique tie-ups with e-commerce platforms. Flipkart is currently the leader in the e-commerce space and in mobile category, and we believe our collaboration with them for the sale of SPARK Power 2 is a great way to consolidate our online position.”

To celebrate the launch of TECNO SPARK Power 2 on Flipkart, Mr. Aditya Soni, Senior Director, Mobiles at Flipkart. "Flipkart is always committed towards enhancing the smartphone offering across price points for our consumers. We are excited to partner with Tecno to introduce the TECNO SPARK Power 2 and we believe that this smartphone will fulfil the growing consumer expectations from the sub-₹10,000 price point."

Features that make SPARK POWER 2, a perfect entertainment package smartphone

BIG Display and Clearview entertainment

* Notching up its game, the phone is equipped with a segment first 7” HD+ Dot notch display with 20.5:9 aspect ratio, perfect for watching videos, reading, and browsing. SPARK Power 2 has an exceptionally high category defining 480 nits accentuate the brightness even in the sunlight, so that videos watching experience is always amazing. And it can be used with ease even in the dark with Eye care mode which automatically adjusts the colours in the display that go easy on your eyes. With 2.5D curved edges, 90.6% screen-to-body ratio, slim bezels & matte finish coming together, SPARK Power 2 exquisite looks makes it an ideal device for consumers who want their brand to reflect their personal style.

Best Battery smartphone for an Uninterrupted movie marathon experience

* The SPARK Power 2 has a massive battery of 6000 mAh with an 18W fast charger which enables the device to run for 4 days on a single charge.  Once fully charged you can enjoy 376 hours standby time, 37 hours calling, 19 hours internet, 155 hours music, 13 hours game playing & 14 hours video playback. Leading to a smooth video watching, game playing, photography, and music playback experience in a seamless format.

Powerful cameras

* The 16 MP selfie camera (F/2.0) with 78.3° view angle comes with Dual Flash and also features AI Beauty, Wide Selfie, AR Mode, Portrait Mode, Custom Beauty Modes,. The Rear camera comprises of 16MP AI Quad Camera with Quad Flash (F/1.85) with 115° Anti distortion Super Wide Angle, 2.5cm Macro Photography, Bokeh Effect, Auto Scene Detection, AI Body Shaping, AI HDR, AR Mode, Google Lens, AI Beauty, Panorama

Superior surround sound

* To enhance the overall multimedia experience, SPARK Power 2 pumps rich stereo audio output from dual phone speakers powered by DIRAC to add depth to the video viewing experience on the device.

BIGGER Storage

* The SPARK Power 2 hosts a 4GB RAM & 64GB ROM expandable upto 256GB. The device runs on  HIOS 6.1 based on Android 10 and an Octa core- 2.0GHz processor

BIG Security

* A smartphone with a solid security is a must nowadays. The SPARK Power 2 is equipped with a Smart Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock 2.0. The Smart fingerprint sensor enables one to perform functions like receiving and recording calls, taking photos and dismissing alarms. The Face Unlock 2.0 tightens the security on your smartphone as it prevents the smartphone from getting unlocked with eyes closed. It also holds a physical Smart Key leading to easy access to Google Assistant.

Is NetApp Set To Acquire Data Domain?

Storage vendor NetApp will acquire Data Domain that specializes in disk-based heterogenous back-up. Data Domain's portfolio will extend NetApp's ability to compete in the increasing number of installations wanting to minimize their reliance on tape.

Under the agreement that NetApp and Data Domain have entered into, NetApp will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Data Domain for $25 per share in cash and stock. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.5 billion.

"This combination is a great opportunity for both NetApp and Data Domain," said Dan Warmenhoven, chairman and CEO of NetApp.

"Data Domain is an innovative high-growth company with a complementary product line ideally suited for multi-vendor environments where customers want to minimize their use of tape for backup. NetApp has the distribution channels and international reach to offer Data Domain products to more customers, accelerating growth and market adoption. The combination of our two companies will increase NetApp's reputation for delivering both outstanding efficiency and operational breakthroughs to customers worldwide."

NetApp intends to operate Data Domain as a product line within NetApp's product operations organization. The Data Domain sales organization will be integrated with NetApp sales to maximize momentum and access new accounts.

"Notwithstanding the rapid record sales growth Data Domain has experienced over the past 5 years, with NetApp's distribution channel and customer base, we have an opportunity to accelerate even further," said Frank Slootman, president and CEO of Data Domain.

The Data Domain portfolio brings a complementary offering to NetApp, expanding NetApp's reach in the market for heterogeneous disk-based backup. Data Domain's portfolio will extend NetApp's ability to compete in the increasing number of installations wanting to minimize their reliance on tape. The Data Domain acquisition increases NetApp's ability to capitalize on the growth of disk-based backup adoption, especially as data deduplication gains traction.

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