RIMOUSKI, Quebec, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced a new #TeamUp partnership with the Rimouski Océanic, a premier Canadian junior ice hockey team competing in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Through this partnership, Acronis has been named an Official Partner of Rimouski Océanic, with services delivered by Managed Service Provider (MSP), MicroAge Rimouski, as an Acronis Delivery Partner and #CyberFit Partner.
Enhanced Cyber Protection for the Océanic
As part of this collaboration, Acronis will provide advanced cyber protection solutions including email security, Microsoft 365 backup, and extended detection and response (XDR) through a single, integrated platform and agent. This unified approach enables the Rimouski Océanic to streamline operations, enhance visibility across systems, and strengthen cyber protection against modern cyber threats.
Commitment to Excellence
“The Rimouski Océanic are committed to excellence both on and off the ice, and that includes ensuring our organization operates on secure and reliable technology,” said Frédéric Pelletier, Director of Marketing Sales and Partnerships at Rimouski Océanic. “Partnering with Acronis and MicroAge Rimouski allows us to strengthen our cyber protection while simplifying how we manage our systems. With a natively integrated platform supporting our operations, we can stay focused on winning games and delivering the best possible experience for our fans.”
Expanding #TeamUp Program
Acronis’ #TeamUp program connects sports organizations with leading MSPs to deliver cyber protection while enhancing brand visibility and local engagement. The partnership highlights the strength of Acronis’ MSP ecosystem, bringing local expertise and personalized support to a leading organization in Canadian junior hockey.
“Sports organizations at every level are increasingly reliant on digital systems to support performance, operations, and fan engagement,” said Pat Hurley, RVP Americas at Acronis. “Through our #TeamUp program and partnership with MicroAge Rimouski, we’re proud to continue to expand partnership opportunities in Canada while delivering natively integrated cyber protection that simplifies management and provides comprehensive security for the Rimouski Océanic.”
With this partnership, Acronis continues to expand its footprint across global hockey and North American sports, supporting teams like the Rimouski Océanic with innovative, integrated cyber protection solutions.
“We’re proud to partner with Acronis to bring the highest level of cyber protection to the Rimouski Océanic,” said Pascal Pelletier, Owner of MicroAge Rimouski. “By leveraging a single platform that combines email security, backup, and XDR, we’re helping ensure the organization can operate securely and efficiently, with the confidence that their data and systems are protected.”
