In today’s fast-moving IT world, being reactive isn’t enough — especially when threats are smarter, cloud environments are more complex, and clients expect near-zero downtime. That’s why the latest release of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud 25.06 isn’t just another software update — it’s a powerful toolkit for MSPs looking to scale smarter, work more efficiently, and deliver serious value.
From disaster recovery in Microsoft Azure to AI-powered patching and NPU-driven malware scans, this release delivers real, practical improvements that help you protect better and manage easier.
Here’s what’s new — and why it matters.
1. Disaster Recovery to Microsoft Azure
Your clients rely on the cloud — and now your disaster recovery strategy can, too. Acronis 25.06 introduces seamless failover to Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re using your own Azure tenant or your client’s, you can now run automated failover and recovery operations without ever leaving the Acronis console.
What you can do:
- Fail over directly into Microsoft Azure (Cold DR now, Warm DR coming soon)
- Support for both physical and virtual machines
- DR orchestration from Acronis Cloud, Azure, or on-prem backups
- Visual test validation with automated screenshot capture
- Reusable DR runbooks for fast, repeatable setups
Key benefits:
- Cloud-native DR without separate platforms
- Faster, more scalable recovery planning
- Flat per-workload pricing makes it predictable
2. EDR + Microsoft Defender Integration
Security is stronger when your tools talk to each other. Acronis EDR now integrates natively with Microsoft Defender. That means you get Defender’s real-time AV protection and Acronis’ incident correlation, forensic data, and advanced remediation — all in one place.
How it works:
- Defender alerts show up as incidents in Acronis EDR
- Single-click responses: restore from backup, quarantine files, isolate systems
- Control Defender settings via Acronis protection plans
- Automatic AV handoff — Acronis disables its AV when Defender is active
Key benefits:
- Unified view of security incidents
- Faster, smarter response to threats
- Less toggling between dashboards
Suggested Reading: Step-by-step guide: How to back up Microsoft 365 Data in Acronis
3. Intel® TDT Integration with NPU Offloading
Full-system malware scans shouldn’t bring systems to a crawl. With Acronis 25.06 and Intel Threat Detection Technology, malware scanning tasks are offloaded to Intel’s Neural Processing Units (NPUs) — reducing CPU load while keeping protection strong.
Behind the scenes:
- Offload scans to Intel hardware
- Reduces CPU usage by up to 12x
- Enabled automatically on supported systems
Key benefits:
- Better performance on endpoints
- Smoother user experience during scans
- Ideal for VDI and resource-constrained environments
4. AI-Based Patch Stability Scoring
Every MSP knows the risk of a bad patch. With AI-driven patch stability scoring, you can identify unstable updates before rollout — and skip or delay them accordingly.
What’s new:
- AI flags patches likely to cause issues
- Scores visible in the patch dashboard
- Integrate scores into patch automation logic
Key benefits:
- Fewer failed patches and rollbacks
- Reduced troubleshooting time
- Higher client confidence
5. Copilot for Software Deployment
You no longer need to write complex install commands or hunt for silent install flags. Copilot does it all — you just describe the app, and it builds the deployment script.
How it helps:
- Auto-generates install commands and metadata
- Works across multiple endpoints
- Supports silent installs and version tracking
Key benefits:
- Cuts setup time dramatically
- Reduces failed deployments
- Makes software deployment scalable
Suggested Reading: Why securing Microsoft 365 is essential: 8 key points
6. Global Antivirus/Anti-Malware Exclusions
Managing AV exclusions on a per-client basis wastes time and invites errors. Now you can define exclusions globally — and push them out automatically to all tenants.
Simplify antivirus management:
- Set once at partner level
- Applies across all client tenants
- Manage AV and anti-malware exclusions in one place
Key benefits:
- Saves hours of repetitive setup
- Improves standardization
- Prevents misconfigurations
7. AI Assistant with Built-in Knowledge Base
Need help on the fly? The new AI assistant now taps into the Acronis Knowledge Base to guide you — right inside the console — with step-by-step instructions based on what you’re doing.
Real time guidance:
- Smart recommendations based on your task
- Direct links to KB articles
- Always available from within the console
Key benefits:
- Reduces time spent searching for help
- Speeds up onboarding for new techs
- Helps troubleshoot without escalation
Ready to Make the Most of Acronis 25.06?
The new capabilities in Acronis 25.06 are designed to simplify how you manage security, data protection, patching, and software delivery — all from a single platform. But to unlock the full value of this powerful release, you need the right partner.
Why Choose ZNet?
As a trusted Acronis distributor, ZNet Technologies offers more than just licensing — we provide:
- Expert onboarding & deployment assistance
- Localized partner support with real-time resolution
- Integration guidance with your existing systems
- Access to exclusive training and enablement tools
- Sales and marketing support to grow your business
Whether you’re starting fresh or scaling up, ZNet helps you implement Acronis 25.06 efficiently, confidently, and profitably.
Schedule a strategy call with our Acronis expert and take full advantage of it.
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