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Former WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani To Lead Acronis

17 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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17 October 2026

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Acronis has appointed Prakash Panjwani, former CEO of WatchGuard and SafeNet, as its new CEO. Panjwani brings extensive experience in cybersecurity platform expansion, AI-powered security solutions, and managed service provider markets, aligning with Acronis's strategy to integrate cybersecurity with data protection and service automation for partner growth.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity and Data Infrastructure.

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You face new competition as Acronis doubles down on AI-powered cyber platforms for managed service providers. Panjwani’s expertise signals a push to unify cybersecurity and operational tools that could reshape partner offerings this quarter.

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