Acronis and Altitude Sync join DHL Stormers team

Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection has joined the DHL Stormers sponsorship fold. Supported by Altitude Sync, a Cape Town-based cloud aggregator specializing in data loss protection and cybersecurity solutions, this partnership will strengthen the DHL Stormers’ cybersecurity infrastructure.

Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.

As the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner, Altitude Sync will provide the DHL Stormers with Acronis’ advanced cybersecurity and data protection services. Managed through a single console, Acronis offers reliable, cost-effective security and backup solutions tailored to the needs of modern organizations, including leading sports teams. This includes access to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Advanced Backup, Advanced Management, and Advanced Security + XDR, ensuring the DHL Stormers’ digital infrastructure remains secure and resilient.

“Just as preparation and adaptability are crucial to success on and off the field, securing our digital infrastructure is key to our operations,” said Stormers Rugby Chief Commercial Officer Leontine De Sutter. “This partnership with Acronis and Altitude Sync gives us confidence that our data and systems are protected against cyber threats.

Jacques Smit, Country Manager of South Africa at Acronis said that this partnership is a big step forward for them in the South African market.

“Winning is the top priority for professional rugby teams, and our job is to equip them with the technology to stay focused on success. Expanding our presence in South Africa is a key step for Acronis, and we are proud to partner with the DHL Stormers alongside Altitude Sync.

“With Altitude Sync’s expertise and our world-class cyber protection, we ensure the DHL Stormers’ critical data remains secure, so they can concentrate on performance—both on and off the field,” he said.

Dale Hurwitz, CEO at Altitude Sync said that his team are looking forward to working with both the DHL Stormers and Acronis as part of this partnership.

“By combining our expertise in secure cloud solutions with Acronis’ cutting-edge technology, we are equipping the DHL Stormers with the protection they need to operate without disruption.

“This exciting partnership with the DHL Stormers reflects our passion in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions to our Partners nationally that supports their long-term success. A cornerstone to our vision of this partnership includes growing skills and knowledge in the IT Security industry which in turn creates jobs and supports the local economy,” he said.