- Synapsys Systems, a specialized software distributor and the region’s Authorized Acronis Distributor for on-premises solutions since 2003.
- Synapsys Distribution, which promotes the Acronis Cyber Cloud service provider platform to MSPs.
Acronis Cyber Protection Strategy: R&D, Funding and Acquisitions

- November 2020: CyberLynx for security audits, penetration testing & proprietary training solutions.
- July 2020: DeviceLock for data loss prevention (DLP) software.
- December 2019: 5nine for Microsoft Hyper-V & Azure cloud management & security.
Acronis Acquires Synapsys: Executive Perspectives
Describing the Synapsys deal, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov said:“Synapsys has been a trusted and valuable partner in our efforts to extend our cyber protection solutions to organizations across the African continent. This acquisition will give their users direct access to our technology and support. At the same time, Africa is becoming a strategic growth opportunity for Acronis and acquiring Synapsys provides us with a permanent presence on the continent. The move is beneficial for Acronis, the African MSP channel, and the organizations and users that need to safeguard their workloads and systems against the modern threat landscape.”

“No business school advice tells you to put all your eggs in one basket. But this is exactly what we did with Acronis, and we have never regretted it. Our laser-focus and partner-centric ethos is backed by our alignment with Acronis’ mission, especially the drive to the cloud and the cyber protect approach to data protection and digital security. This deal feels like a natural extension to this long-standing relationship. Partnerships are about relationships which are about people: we are looking forward to continuing to support MSPs across Africa in keeping the ecosystem cyber protected, now as part of Acronis. And former Synapsys partners can look forward to a closer relationship with Acronis, working through the same core team on the ground whom they have grown to trust over the years.”