Data volumes are growing at an unprecedented rate, driven by AI, cloud services and digitalization. Organizations across industries face the same challenge: how to store, protect and manage vast amounts of data in a cost-effective and compliant way. To address these needs, Seagate Technology and Acronis have announced a strategic alliance that combines Seagate’s expertise in large-scale storage with Acronis’s deep experience in data protection and cybersecurity.
The partnership aims to deliver future-proof archival storage solutions that are secure, scalable and cost-effective—especially tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and large organizations in regulated sectors like healthcare, finance and government.
The challenge: exploding data growth
Analyses indicate that more than 60% of organizations today handle over a petabyte of data, and that figure is rapidly increasing as AI models, sensors, digital services and cloud platforms generate new streams of information.
At the same time, a large portion of this data is infrequently accessed. This includes medical records, transaction logs, legal documents or research material that must be retained for long periods to meet compliance requirements, but that are seldom actively processed. Many organizations are therefore forced to choose between:
- Expensive cloud services with unpredictable costs
- On-premises storage that is difficult to scale
- Compromises on security or regulatory compliance
This is precisely the area where the Seagate + Acronis alliance seeks to make a difference.
The solution: Acronis Archival Storage
A key innovation in the collaboration is the launch of Acronis Archival Storage.
This is an S3-compatible archival storage solution designed to be:
- Secure – with encryption both in transit and at rest.
- Scalable – ready to grow with an organization’s needs.
- Predictable – offering a controlled pricing model that makes budgeting easier.
- Integrated – seamlessly connected to the Acronis platform for data protection and management.
Unlike many competing options, Acronis Archival Storage promises a transparent and sustainable long-term pricing model.
Lyve® Cloud – a driving force in the partnership
Another cornerstone of the alliance is the integration of Seagate Lyve® Cloud Object Storage into Acronis’s 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 enables them to offer customers a secure and cost-efficient storage solution that meets stringent regulatory requirements without sacrificing ease of use.
Industries that benefit
The Seagate–Acronis collaboration targets industries where data volumes are rapidly increasing and regulations are strict:
- Healthcare: Electronic patient records must be retained for decades.
- Financial services: Transaction logs and audit data require long-term protection.
- Legal: Litigation documents and contracts need secure long-term storage.
- Public sector: Municipalities and government agencies must comply with national retention laws.
- Energy & utilities: Sensor and meter data must be retained for analysis and audits.
These sectors share a common need for high security, clear compliance and cost control.
Voices from the partnership
Gaidar Magdanurov, CEO of Acronis, emphasized the partnership’s value:
– The collaboration with Seagate aligns with our strategy to provide integrated archival storage that prioritizes security, compliance and cost-effectiveness. With more than 60% of organizations now handling over a petabyte of data, scalable archival storage is crucial for both cost control and regulatory compliance.
Seagate also highlights that the partnership strengthens their position as a global provider of data storage solutions in the rapidly expanding AI-driven landscape.
Conclusion: a future-proof alliance
The Seagate–Acronis partnership brings the market a solution that combines the best of both worlds: Seagate’s hardware and storage expertise and Acronis’s know-how in cybersecurity and platform integration.
The outcome is an archival storage solution designed for the future, enabling organizations to:
- Scale storage without explosive cost increases.
- Protect sensitive data from cyber threats.
- Meet regulatory requirements for security and compliance.
- Manage data growth in step with AI and digital transformation.
This alliance sets a new standard for how organizations can address the challenges of data storage—keeping security, cost-efficiency and compliance at the forefront.