Acronis Opens First Cloud Data Centre in Nigeria

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The first cloud data centre of a global leader in cyber protection, Acronis, has been launched in Lagos and will ensure that service providers do not have trouble meeting the ever-changing compliance, data sovereignty, and performance requirements they and their clients face.

The Acronis cyber cloud data centre unveiled on Thursday, February 10, 2022, is one of the 111 new data centres being deployed by the company, giving service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions.

According to a statement from the firm, with the new data centre in Nigeria, local service providers will have a location within the country where they can store business-critical data for their clients.

Managed service providers (MSPs) will also benefit from the full range of managed cloud solutions and cyber protection solutions available via the Acronis Cyber Cloud platform.

Speaking at the event today, Regional General Manager Middle East & Africa at Acronis, Peter French, stated that, “A local presence is a necessity for modern cloud businesses and we are proud to deliver the Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Center in Nigeria.

“Now, Nigerian companies, and businesses from neighbour countries too, will be able to store their strategic data locally while being backed by a global partner who is on standby 24/7/365 to address any issues.”

Also speaking, the Team Lead of Madonna Systems Nigeria Limited, Chidi Oliseowe, stated that, “Today the world depends so much on data to the point where we can say data is life, and data security cannot be overemphasised.

“We at Madonna Systems are so proud to be associated with Acronis, a foremost leader in cyber protection. With the opening of their new Data Centre in Nigeria, Acronis demonstrates its level of commitment to the Africa Market.”

The Senior Sales Manager at Promethean Consulting Limited, Joel Friday, while commenting, disclosed that, “We have been an Acronis partner since 2017 and we do not see our company partnering with anyone else.

“It is the only cyber protection company with integrated cyber security and data protection (with back up for OEMs). Acronis building a data centre in Nigeria is a huge milestone for the industry in Nigeria. In-country data security has been a priority for most organizations in Nigeria, and the idea of a DC locally will definitely help partners like us add more value to our end users’ infrastructure.”