Alcion Inc. Launches AI-Powered Partner Program for MSPs to Modernize Microsoft 365 Backup Offerings
Data management startup Alcion Inc. has unveiled Alcion for Partners, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered program designed to assist managed service providers (MSPs) in revamping their Microsoft 365 backup services. The program aims to streamline and enhance the Microsoft 365 backup business for MSPs, while reducing management and procurement efforts.
Alcion’s partner program focuses on security-oriented backup solutions and offers simplified licensing, consolidated billing, and a cutting-edge partner portal that allows for the monitoring and management of multiple accounts through a single dashboard.
The cornerstone of this initiative is AI-driven security and backup technologies, enabling MSPs to deliver an innovative and differentiated product via an integrated partner portal. Key features include simplified monthly consolidated billing, pay-as-you-go licensing with usage-based billing, and quick license procurement. This approach aims to simplify financial transactions and minimize management overhead for MSPs.
The Alcion Partner Portal enables multitenant management, providing MSPs with the ability to supervise all their clients through an intuitive interface. The program also offers dedicated partner support, including pre- and post-sales assistance, ensuring that MSP partners can confidently deploy the solution with the backing of a responsive support team.
Niraj Tolia, Co-founder, and Chief Executive, highlighted that Alcion’s comprehensive solution not only provides robust security against emerging threats but also streamlines administrative tasks, allowing MSPs to focus on expanding their client base and services.
The launch of this partner program coincides with Alcion’s significant growth. Since September, the company has reported a tenfold expansion of its customer base and now operates in 15 countries.
Alcion, a venture capital-backed startup, secured funding rounds of $21 million in September and $8 million in May of the previous year during its launch. Notable investors include Veeam Software Inc., Lip-Bu Tan (an Intel Corp. board member and chairman of venture capital firm Walden International), Postman Technologies Inc. founder and CEO Abhinav Asthana, DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha, and Amarjit Gill from Nepenthe Capital LLC.
Analyst comment
Positive news. The launch of Alcion’s AI-powered partner program for MSPs will modernize and enhance Microsoft 365 backup offerings. This will streamline operations for MSPs, reduce management and procurement efforts, and provide innovative security and backup technologies. With significant growth and notable investors, Alcion is positioned for success in the market.
