Acronis Access Advanced 8.0

Acronis International GmbH, announced the availability of its Access Advanced 8.0, the latest version of mobile file access, sync and share solution for enterprises.

It introduces new features designed to increase security, compliance and convenience protecting shared data. It also extends flexibility of integrating with other mobile applications. The new features include web-based file editing with Microsoft Office Online, simultaneous editing of documents by multiple users, extended sharing using nested folders with independent permissions, support for Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) without Intune MDM enrollment, allowing Intune app management with any MDM solution, and ZIP archive creation features inside the iOS app.

Access Advanced is a solution for companies who value data and performance. Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Team uses Access Advanced to share confidential telemetry data and R&D documents between the factory, trackside engineers and subcontractors.

“With Acronis Access Advanced, we’re in full control of our data. We can track the information path and even remote-wipe a laptop, tablet or mobile device if it is lost or stolen to prevent a competitor from accessing the data. Our plan is to share sensible data that way,” said Raffaele Boschetti, Scuderia Toro Rosso head of IT.

US Air Force Air Combat Command A4, which maintains military aircraft, also uses Access Advanced. It allowed them to reduce electronic document management overhead by controlling nd monitoring data on mobile devices remotely.

Access Advanced simplifies the management of shared data while meeting the requirements for secure file sharing. It also removes the risks associated with using public file sync and share services, such as inability to choose storage location or monitor user activities. It addresses the need of businesses for secure file access, sync and share – something that has been validated by a 200% Y/Y growth in sales.

Key capabilities

Mobile, web and desktop client access
Encryption in-transit and on-device
IT control of sharing options and recipients
Mobile Office editing and PDF annotation
Web-based Office editing via MS Office Online
iOS document provider extension for convenient view, edit and save back from other mobile apps
Remote lock and wipe of mobile app
Integration with MAM platforms from MobileIron, BlackBerry, Microsoft and others

New features, introduced in Access Advanced 8.0

Safe editing of sensitive documents with Microsoft Office Online, without downloading them to endpoint devices
Collaborative co-editing of documents
Microsoft Intune MAM independent from MDM support
Extended flexibility when syncing and sharing folders
Ability to create Zip archives in the Acronis Access iOS app

“Mobile file access, sync and share, is an integral part of every business. Today’s employees spend hours working on their mobile devices, both at home and in transit. Without a secure solution like Acronis Access Advanced, they’re putting their business data at risk. Acronis Access Advanced gives employers an easy way to control what is shared and who accesses the data. It is an important security measure for every business,” said Gaidar Magdanurov, CMO, Acronis.