APAC; 21-June 2017: Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data
protection and storage today announced a new release of Acronis Files Connect (formerly ExtremeZ-IP), giving Mac users instant
access to all available file shares and DFS resources together with a lightning
fast search functionality that is hundreds times faster than the default Mac’s
Finder application.

Acronis Files Connect streamlines the
integration of Mac computers into a Windows-based network. It directly addresses
the reliability and performance issues associated with connecting Mac computers
to Windows file shares and DFS resources via AFP and SMB protocols. As the
result, companies with Mac/Windows environments enjoy fewer support calls,
increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction.

The new solution is easy, reliable, and fast. It
only takes three clicks to locate and access a file on any number of file
shares with Acronis Files Connect, compared to ten clicks per share with Mac’s
Finder application; and Acronis’ internal tests showed that it only takes up to
three seconds to search 250,000 files on a remote share with Acronis Files
Connect, compared to more than 25 minutes when using Finder connected via SMB.
In fact, full content search is not normally available for Macs connecting to
remote file shares via SMB. Acronis Files Connect tackles the issue head on by
allowing advanced search of multiple file shares simultaneously without
performance or reliability degradation.

The latest release of Acronis Files Connect
introduces new file indexing options on the server side and a new lightweight
Mac application to provide a single pane of glass into all remote file storage
locations. Some of the new features include the following:

“Acronis Files Connect is the only solution
that provides the rich experience Mac users demand when connecting to Windows
or NAS file servers and DFS resources. This solution is packed with new
features and advanced functionality, yet easy to administer. Making Mac
integration into Windows networks transparent,” said John Zanni, CMO at
Acronis.

With more than 91 percent of enterprise organizations using Mac
computers, Acronis Files Connect opens new business opportunities for partners
and resellers servicing those businesses. The new solution can be easily offered
alongside Acronis data protection and storage solutions, fully meeting modern
day needs for data protection and availability. It is designed to streamline
the management of mixed Mac/Windows environments and reduce the load on IT
administrators by removing file access issues common to Mac users.

For more information, please
visit: http://www.acronis.com/en-us/mobility/mac-windows-compatibility/

Acronis sets the standard for hybrid cloud IT
data protection through its backup, disaster recovery, storage, and secure file sync and share solutions.
Powered by the Acronis AnyData Engine and set apart by its image technology, Acronis
delivers easy, fast, complete and affordable data protection of all files,
applications and operating systems across any environment—virtual, physical,
cloud, mobile and applications. Founded in 2003, Acronis protects the data of
over 5 million consumers and 500,000 businesses in over 150 countries and 20
languages. With more than 100 patents, Acronis products are consistently named
best product of the year and cover a range of features, including migration,
cloning, and replication. Today, Acronis solutions are available worldwide
through a global network of service providers, distributors, and cloud
resellers. Learn more: http://www.acronis.com