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Acronis and World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity partner to stop rising cybercrime around the globe
Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , has announced it is partnering with the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity to join the efforts of this private-public network to respond to the world ’ s growing cybersecurity threats .
As the digital economy becomes an ever-increasing driver around the globe , cybersecurity becomes a primary concern .
Engaging leaders from business , government , civil society , academia and a multitude of sectors , the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity champions cybersecurity as a competitive advantage that creates value and opportunities for public and private organisations . protection , which provides a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity , to develop innovations that will solve the security and protection challenges of the future .
Specifically , Acronis will engage in the Cyber-risk and Corporate Governance Project to help establish a baseline understanding of key cybersecurity issues , while providing guidance on strategies for security and cyber-resiliency .
“ The forum ’ s most recent global risk report noted that the top five global threats were cybersecurity-related , with cyberattacks and data theft among the most immediate dangers ,” said Acronis Founder and CEO , Serguei ‘ SB ’ Beloussov . a unique , comprehensive perspective to the protection challenges facing today ’ s institutions . By collaborating with our peers , we can ensure business and government leaders have the tools and frameworks needed to meet their cybersecurity obligations of the modern world .”
Through this partnership , Acronis will contribute its unique approach to cyber
“ Having been at the forefront of the new IT discipline of cyber protection , Acronis brings
Sungard AS launches new flexible workplace solution to boost agility of workplace recovery
To provide UK organisations with the agility to adapt to an evolving Business Continuity landscape , Sungard Availability Services ( Sungard AS ), a leading provider of information availability through managed IT , cloud and recovery services , has launched a new dedicated workplace recovery service .
In response to the changing face of the work area recovery market , and in addition to new requirements such as those imposed by social distancing restrictions , the new flexible solution from Sungard AS provides customers with on-demand access to fully dedicated , bespoke working areas .
Each facility can provide all the necessary IT equipment and connectivity available at a company ’ s original production site , housed within buildings with hardened infrastructure , such as UPS and generators . The new offering will enable businesses to partially or entirely move workforces to a new location , helping to spread out staff members . Temperature checks can be offered at site receptions and flexi-plastic screens installed where needed .
Pat Morley , GM Continental Europe at Sungard Availability Services , said : “ This new offering not only affords businesses greater security , productivity and privacy than if staff were home working but crucially , the ability to arrange workplace recovery in advance of an outbreak emergency .
“ This is just one way businesses can tackle their continuity requirements today and plan effectively for tomorrow too .”
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