Seagate and Acronis form alliance for efficient data archiving solutions

Data volumes are growing at an unprecedented rate, driven by AI, cloud services and digitalization. Organizations across all industries face the same challenge: how to store, protect, and manage massive amounts of data in a cost-effective and regulatory-accurate manner. To meet these needs, Seagate Technology and Acronis announced a new strategic alliance that combines Seagate's expertise in large-scale storage with Acronis' deep experience in data protection and cybersecurity.

The partnership aims to deliver future-proof archive storage solutions that are secure, scalable and cost-effective – especially adapted for managed service providers (MSPs) and large organizations in regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, and public administration.

The challenge: Data growth is exploding

According to analyses, more than 60 % of all organizations today over a petabyte of data, and that number is growing rapidly as AI models, sensors, digital services and cloud services generate new information flows.

At the same time, a large part of this data is rarely used. It can be medical records, transaction data, legal documents or research materials that must be stored for a long time for compliance, but which is rarely actively processed. For many companies this means that they are forced to choose between:

• Expensive cloud services with unpredictable costs
• Local storage solutions that are difficult to scale
• Compromises on security or compliance

It is right here that Seagate + Acronis Alliance want to make a difference.

The solution: Acronis Archival Storage

One of the key innovations in the collaboration is the launch of Acronis Archival Storage.

This is a S3-compatible archive storage solution designed to be:

• Sure – with encryption both in transit and at rest.
• Scalable – ready to grow with the organization's needs.
• Predictable – with a controlled cost model that makes budgeting easy.
• Integrated – seamlessly connected to the Acronis platform for data protection and handling.

Unlike many competing options, Acronis Archival Storage promises to offer a transparent and long-term sustainable pricing model.

Lyve® Cloud – an engine for partnership

Another cornerstone of the alliance is the introduction of Seagate Lyve® Cloud Object Storage in Acronis offerings.

Lyve Cloud is built to deliver:

• S3 compatibility for easy integration.
• Enterprise-grade encryption.
• Role-based access control.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Full compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.

For MSPs This means that they can offer their customers a secure and cost-effective storage solution that meets strict regulatory requirements without compromising on user-friendliness.

Industries that benefit

The collaboration between Seagate and Acronis is particularly aimed at industries where data volumes are growing rapidly and regulations are tough:

• Healthcare: Electronic patient records must be saved for decades.
• Financial: Transactions and audit data require long-term protection.
• Law: Documentation in disputes and agreements must be stored securely.
• Public sector: Municipalities and authorities need to comply with national legal requirements.
• Energy & public utilities: Sensor and measurement data must be saved for analysis and auditing.

Common to these sectors is the need for high security, clear compliance and cost control.

Voices from the collaboration

Gaidar Magdanurov, CEO of Acronis, highlights the value of the partnership:

“The partnership with Seagate is fully aligned with our strategy to offer integrated archival storage that prioritizes security, compliance and cost-effectiveness. With more than 60 % of organizations today managing over a petabyte of data, scalable archival storage is critical for both cost control and regulatory compliance.”

Seagate also emphasizes that the partnership strengthens their position as global provider of data storage solutions in the rapidly growing AI-driven landscape.

Conclusion: A future-proof alliance

With the partnership between Seagate and Acronis, the market gains access to a solution that combines the best of two worlds: Seagate hardware and storage expertise and Acronis expertise in cybersecurity and platform integration.

The result is a archive storage solution for the future, where organizations can:

• Scale your storage without cost explosion.
• Protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
• Meet regulatory requirements for security and compliance.
• Manage data growth in line with the development of AI and digitalization.

The partnership sets a new standard for how companies can meet the challenges of data storage – with security, cost-effectiveness and compliance at the center.