Acronis partners with Brad Jones Racing for cybersecurity boost

Acronis has announced a new three-year partnership with Brad Jones Racing (BJR), supported by Extranet Systems, to provide integrated cybersecurity solutions to the high-performance motorsport team in Australia.

Through the Acronis #TeamUp Program, the collaboration will see Extranet Systems deliver Acronis' cybersecurity products to ensure BJR's data is secure and efficiently managed. This involves deploying Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, Advanced Management, Advanced Email Security, and comprehensive Security Awareness Training.

Kelly Johnson, General Manager of Acronis ANZ, commented, "We are happy to extend our partnership with Brad Jones Racing alongside Extranet Systems. Acronis offers integrated cybersecurity and data protection for Australian businesses, alleviating the burden and removing the complexity associated with protecting digital environments. We are proud to support our partners here in Australia."

The partnership underscores the increasing importance of cybersecurity in motorsport, where data plays a critical role in performance analysis and strategic planning. Acronis aims to deliver solutions that protect the integrity of this data from potential cyber threats.

Brad Jones, Team Owner of Brad Jones Racing, expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm tremendously excited to be able to extend our partnership with Acronis through their #TeamUp program, and we're excited to welcome Extranet Systems to BJR. The value that the #TeamUp program provides is incredible; it's amazing to have been a part of it for three years."

"We have been an Acronis customer for seven years and they have provided such excellent support. The peace of mind and security that they provide is top level and is exactly what a data-heavy race team requires."

With its expertise in managed services and IT infrastructure solutions, Extranet Systems will be integral to implementing and maintaining Acronis' cybersecurity provisions for BJR.

The company's Director, Amro Elmasry, said, "Cybersecurity is a growing challenge for businesses, and motorsport is no exception. We are proud to collaborate with Acronis by joining its #TeamUp program with Brad Jones Racing. As the Acronis #CyberFit Delivery Partner, we will be supporting this initiative with our best-in-class Managed Services and Infrastructure Support."

"This partnership demonstrates our commitment to protecting high-performance organisations in Australia. As a big car fan, I look forward to a mutually beneficial journey."

The Acronis #TeamUp program continues to forge partnerships with major sports teams globally, acknowledging the critical importance of cybersecurity. As part of the programme, service providers are invited to collaborate with Acronis to extend their cyber protection solutions to other sports teams worldwide.

For BJR, the collaboration means fortifying data security measures as they compete in the Supercars Championship, allowing them to focus on optimal performance and competitive success.