Virtual1 has selected Acronis Backup Cloud to power its cloud-based back-up solution called 1Backup.
The new agreement allows Virtual1's customers to access a set of data protection solutions and receive local support through established channels and existing relationships.
Acronis Backup Cloud supports physical Windows and Linux, virtual VMware, Hyper-V, Xen, RHEV, KVM, and Oracle VMs, as well as Microsoft Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, Active Directory and mobile devices.
According to Technavio, the global cloud back-up and recovery software market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 13% from 2016-2020, making it a $5.2bn global opportunity by 2020.
"There's huge potential in the UK for cloud back-up services," said Jeff Hart, Senior Sales Director for Northern Europe at Acronis.
"There is already a good awareness and knowledge of the benefits of the cloud among businesses in this market, so plenty of opportunities."