Auvik and Acronis are joining forces to integrate network monitoring and management capabilities directly into Acronis RMM, allowing managed service providers to oversee network infrastructure, endpoints, and servers from a single console. The OEM partnership was announced Sept. 30 and aims to address what both companies describe as a chronic challenge for MSPs: juggling an ever-growing toolkit while trying to boost technician productivity and protect profit margins. Under the arrangement, Auvik's network management technology will be natively embedded into Acronis RMM, the remote monitoring and management product that sits within Acronis Cyber Protect, eliminating the need for MSPs to toggle between separate platforms or juggle relationships with multiple vendors.
The combined platform is scheduled to roll out to Acronis customers in January 2027. For MSPs that don't yet offer network monitoring services, the companies position the integration as a way to add that capability without deploying a standalone tool. Acronis reports that its Cyber Platform is currently used by more than 21,000 service providers who protect over 750,000 businesses, while Auvik says its technology oversees one million network devices spanning more than 100,000 networks.
"Tool sprawl is one of the most persistent pain points we hear about across IT operations," said Mark Ralls, president of Auvik. According to Ralls, merging network and endpoint management could enable MSPs to run more efficiently while building a stronger base for expanding their services. Rick Hebly, senior director of platform marketing and education at Acronis, echoed that view, noting that profitable growth for MSPs hinges on how well they deploy their technicians' time and the value they deliver per customer. Hebly added that enhanced network visibility could help partners fix problems more quickly, lower the chance of service outages, and safeguard profit margins.
For Acronis partners, the deal expands the RMM platform's scope beyond traditional endpoint and server oversight by giving technicians deeper insight into clients' network environments. Acronis believes the integration will free up capacity for MSP growth and open doors for partners to broaden their managed service portfolios. Meanwhile, the arrangement hands Auvik another channel into the MSP market through Acronis' established partner ecosystem. As consolidation pressures mount across the IT management landscape, partnerships like this signal a shift toward unified platforms that promise to streamline operations and reduce the overhead that comes with managing disparate tools. For service providers weighing vendor choices, the move raises questions about whether best-of-breed specialization or integrated convenience will ultimately define competitive advantage in an industry increasingly driven by efficiency and margin discipline.