VAR LinuxIT has joined the Acronis Certified Engineer (ACE) programme to receive training on the backup and disaster recovery vendor’s solutions.

Announced at the recent Linux Expo, LinuxIT will offer Acronis’ True Image Echo Server for Linux as part of its portfolio.

Peter Dawes-Huish, chief executive of LinuxIT said: “Our customers are demanding a proven and reliable backup tool across heterogeneous environments.

“We have researched the available tools and chosen Acronis as the best of breed for Linux and Windows. We are delighted to be able to recommend the Acronis products”

The ACE programme is an education process which provides technical training on Acronis and all of its solutions.

Kevin Moreau, general manager for UK and Ireland at Acronis, said: “With a sound background in backup and recovery solutions encompassing the SME right up to some of the most high profile companies in the UK, LinuxIT understands our customers and their pain points.

“Its considerable portfolio of clients value the unbiased consultative approach which they are renowned for, Acronis is delighted to welcome Linux IT to the Acronis Partner Programme.”