Metrofile Cloud and Acronis expand access to advanced disaster recovery solutions in Southern Africa

The collaboration combines global cyber protection technology with local expertise to deliver resilient, regulation-ready disaster recovery for businesses of all sizes.

Jacques Smit, Acronis Country Manager South Africa. Steve Porter, MD, Metrofile Cloud. Byron Robertson, GM Metrofile Cloud. Ronan McCurtin, Acronis RVP Europe, Israel and Africa.

Metrofile Cloud, a South African company specializing in secure digital information and disaster recovery services, has announced a strategic partnership with Acronis, a Switzerland-based global leader in cyber protection and backup solutions. The goal is to enhance disaster recovery capabilities for businesses across Southern Africa, particularly amid rising cyber threats and operational complexity.

Through the integration of the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform, Metrofile Cloud reinforces its long-standing commitment to helping organizations recover quickly from data loss events such as system failures, ransomware attacks, or other IT incidents. This partnership enables broader access to enterprise-grade protection, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), by offering scalable solutions that simplify recovery processes and reduce downtime.

Steve Porter, Managing Director at Metrofile Cloud, highlights the significance of local infrastructure in this offering:

"Our local data centres ensure compliance with South African data residency regulations, while also providing cost transparency for customers concerned about the unpredictability of disaster recovery pricing models," he explains.

He adds that combining Acronis' global technology stack with Metrofile Cloud’s regional experience makes it easier for South African businesses to adopt resilient, regulation-aligned, and easy-to-deploy disaster recovery solutions.

The announcement was made during Acronis Partner Day, where IT professionals, resellers, and distributors gathered to explore best practices for enhancing cyber resilience and ensuring business continuity. The event included expert-led sessions on emerging threats, digital transformation, and the role of AI and automation in securing data ecosystems.

Porter notes that the partnership represents a step forward in enabling South African companies to respond faster and more effectively to incidents that could otherwise paralyze operations.

“This is about making enterprise-level protection available to every organisation, regardless of size. Our shared goal is to build a stronger, more resilient digital landscape across the region.”