Acronis and Metrofile Cloud forge fioneering aliiance in Southern Africa

Acronis, a leader in cyber protection worldwide, has announced its collaboration with Metrofile Cloud as their top Disaster Recovery (DR) partner across Southern Africa. This pivotal partnership was unveiled at Acronis' Partner Day 2025 event, held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton yesterday, marking a significant boost for the region's data resilience efforts.

The strategic partnership leverages Acronis' cutting-edge technologies alongside Metrofile Cloud's in-depth local expertise, promising comprehensive and secure disaster recovery solutions tailored for businesses in the region. Metrofile Cloud, known for its focus on minimizing downtime and protecting data amidst technical failures, cyberattacks, and other disruptions, will now integrate Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud within its offerings. This alliance not only enhances Metrofile Cloud's services but also assures scalable, reliable solutions for every business, including the reseller network.

According to Steve Porter, Managing Director of Metrofile Cloud, this collaboration makes advanced cyber protection and disaster recovery accessible to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) previously limited to enterprise-level entities. By combining Acronis' cutting-edge technology with our local infrastructure and expertise, we're empowering businesses of all sizes, especially our vital SMB sector, with accessible, robust, and compliant disaster recovery solutions," he notes.

Metrofile Cloud's advantage lies in its robust local infrastructure, ensuring data stays within the region and upholds South African regulations. With transparent pricing models, businesses facing cost unpredictability in disaster recovery will find valued reassurance.

The event highlighted Acronis and Metrofile Cloud's commitment to building a more resilient digital future by providing solutions that minimize downtime and enable rapid recovery. Sessions led by Acronis experts explored strategies for business continuity, tackling cyber threats, and using emerging technologies to refine operational efficiencies.

Metrofile Cloud's partnership with Acronis underscores a shared vision to reinforce Southern Africa's technological capabilities, addressing the diverse challenges of digital transformation. As they forge these new solutions, Steve Porter remarked on delivering superior disaster recovery strategies that respond to the increasingly dynamic challenges of today's digital landscape.

The Partner Day concluded as a crucial gathering for IT leaders, resellers, and distributors, offering insights into the changing data protection environment and actionable steps for enhancing system offerings in timely response to ongoing digital challenges.