Canalys, a leading technology industry analyst firm, recently published three key reports on essential IT management tools: security, backup and disaster recovery. Acronis took these three studies and analyzed them together. The result? Compared to other vendors in the market, Acronis came out on top, standing out as a leader in comprehensive technology protection and management.
Where did Acronis rank in the Canalys analysis?
Canalys usually classifies technology companies into four groups: Champions, Contenders, Climbers and Fundamentals. It's like a map to understand who's leading, who's on track, and who's just getting started.
At the end of 2024, Acronis first appeared in the report on management tools and automation. The rating? It was named a “Climber,” which basically means it's climbing strongly and gaining ground quickly.
It also ranked among the top performers in the momentum category, reflecting growing confidence from its partners and making it clear that Acronis is becoming a major player in this space.
In the other two categories, Acronis didn't just do well... it took the title of Champion! Canalys awards this distinction to vendors that stand out for having super positive feedback from their partners. They also evaluate who has helped their partners grow, win more and maintain that momentum throughout the year.
What do leaders like Acronis have in common? That their partners value them, constantly invest in improvement, open up new business opportunities and are committed to helping everyone win more. In addition, they focus a lot on training and joint development.
And if that wasn't enough, in the 2025 Leadership Matrix for managed backup and recovery, Acronis achieved absolute first place. It is at the top of the Leadership axis and also among the best in terms of momentum. In short: it's not only on track, it's setting the pace.
In the Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2025, Canalys gave Acronis the title of Champion for the first time. In the previous two reports, it had been in the Climber category, so this jump to the top is no small feat. It is a clear sign that the constant work is paying off and that Acronis is earning a place among the big boys in the industry.
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Why did Acronis take the top spot in the overall analysis?
When the Canalys reports were put on the table, Acronis was the only vendor to appear in all three. Other well-known names such as ConnectWise, Kaseya/Datto, N-able and NinjaOne/Dropsuite failed to make the cut. More importantly, none of them appeared in the Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix. That gave Acronis a clear advantage and placed it in the top position in the combined analysis.
To arrive at this result, Acronis used two ways of analyzing the data. The first was fairly straightforward: they assigned points based on which quadrant each vendor fell into (4 points if you were a Champion, 3 if you were a Contender, and so on). Then, they put all that data into a table and graphed it.
Then, they applied a slightly more technical approach, measuring the exact position of each supplier on the axes of the graph and converting that distance into a score. The result? Almost identical. So, whichever way you look at it, Acronis was the clear number one.
So what do these Canalys reports mean for companies that provide IT services?
The results of the joint analysis make one thing very clear: Acronis is doing things right. Its approach of having everything integrated (security, backup and management) is not only working, it's making a real difference. And in cybersecurity, it shows even more: it was the only vendor in this group to appear in the Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2025... and as a Champion no less!
For those looking for a reliable, all-in-one solution, especially in a market where protecting data is increasingly important, this report is a good sign of where to start looking.
Read more: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Wins AV-TEST Award Again
About Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an all-in-one platform that combines cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery and appliance management in one place. Thanks to its integrated approach, it offers advanced protection based on artificial intelligence, keeps data secure in real time and greatly facilitates the management of the technology environment.
With this solution, you can reduce costs, simplify processes and improve the overall efficiency of your IT infrastructure, all from a central console and with workflows designed to make your life easier.
Interested in better protecting your business? If you're looking for a smarter, more comprehensive and efficient way to protect your business against cyber threats, data loss or outages, Acronis may be just what you need. Contact us to learn more about how Acronis can fit your business and help you strengthen your cybersecurity strategy.
