Acronis vs iDrive

2021. Acronis raises $250M to double down on cyber protection services



As the landscape of malicious activities becomes increasingly complex and dangerous, the importance of cybersecurity continues to rise. Acronis, a specialized cyber security vendor offering comprehensive "all-in-one" services, has recently secured $250 million in funding. Originally a spinoff from the parent company of virtualization giant Parallels, Acronis initially gained recognition for its expertise in data recovery and backup solutions. However, in order to differentiate itself from competitors like Commvault, Veeam, and Barracuda, Acronis has expanded its offerings over time. It now provides a comprehensive package of services, including continuous data protection, patch management, anti-malware protection, and more, aiming to cater to the diverse needs of its customers.


2014. iDrive allows to sync files via postal service



Cloud storage service iDrive has introduced a new service called Express Sync, allowing its paying users to transfer up to 3TB of files to iDrive's servers and subsequently synchronize selected files to their individual devices. The noteworthy aspect of this service is that iDrive will send USB hard drives to users, which can be filled with their data and sent back to iDrive for inclusion in their sync storage. Users with a personal account will receive one free hard drive per year, while business customers will receive three drives annually to sync their files. This offer is particularly beneficial for individuals with large amounts of data and a slow internet connection.