RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil July 20, 2026 – A Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, announced today a new #TeamUp partnership in Brazil with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, the country's most recognized football club, and BTO, a Brazilian managed IT services provider (MSP).

Through this partnership, Acronis will become Flamengo's Official Cybersecurity Partner. BTO will act as Acronis' Delivery Partner and #CyberFit Partner, with the MSP responsible for providing Acronis' natively integrated cybersecurity and data protection solutions to support the club's IT infrastructure and digital resilience, as well as supporting the implementation and ongoing management of the solutions as part of Acronis' #TeamUp program.

“Flamengo is a club with extraordinary reach, history, and passion, and we are proud to welcome them to Acronis’ #TeamUp program, further expanding our presence in sports in Latin America,” said Pat Hurley, RVP Americas at Acronis. “As one of Brazil’s most iconic football clubs, Flamengo represents the scale, energy, and digital demands of modern professional sports. Together with BTO, we are helping to deliver modern cybersecurity that supports Flamengo’s operations, strengthens its resilience, and allows the club to maintain its focus on performance on and off the field.”

The partnership, officially titled “Flamengo #TeamUp with BTO”, brings together Acronis’ integrated cybersecurity technology, BTO’s local expertise across Brazil, and Flamengo’s world-class sports brand. As sports organizations increasingly rely on digital systems to manage operations, content, communications, and fan engagement, cybersecurity plays a critical role in helping clubs protect data, maintain continuity, and be prepared for what lies ahead.

“This partnership reinforces Flamengo’s strategy of connecting major brands to its ecosystem and generating value on different fronts,” stated Marcos Senna, Flamengo’s Commercial Director. “With Acronis, alongside BTO, we expand our activation possibilities and strengthen our commercial platform, while also bringing internal benefits to the club’s operations.”

Based in Itu, São Paulo, and operating throughout Brazil, BTO will provide Acronis' cybersecurity resources to Flamengo as the club's trusted MSP partner. This collaboration reflects BTO's ongoing focus on helping Brazilian organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture with proven and scalable solutions.

“BTO is proud to partner with Acronis and Flamengo through this #TeamUp initiative,” stated Gilmar Eles Jr., Managing Partner of BTO. “As an Acronis Delivery Partner and #CyberFit Partner, we are committed to bringing advanced and reliable cybersecurity to organizations across Brazil. Supporting a club with the size and visibility of Flamengo is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the value of secure and resilient technology.”

As part of the partnership, Acronis, BTO, and Flamengo will collaborate on a series of visibility initiatives, including social media content, integration with Flamengo's CRM through email communications, placements in FlamengoTV broadcasts, brand exposure at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center, and a future case study.

This new partnership expands Acronis' global #TeamUp program, which connects professional sports organizations with local MSPs to provide cybersecurity, while creating significant opportunities for visibility and engagement across the sports ecosystem.

Service providers are invited to participate in Acronis' #TeamUp Program to deliver Acronis Cyber ​​Protection solutions to world-class professional sports teams with a global reach.

To learn more about the Acronis #TeamUp Program, visit: https://www.acronis.com/en/msp-sports/.

About BTO

BTO is a Brazilian technology company specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, infrastructure, managed services, and digital transformation. Headquartered in Itu, São Paulo, the company serves organizations throughout Brazil, helping businesses modernize their IT environments while strengthening cyber resilience and operational efficiency.

As a trusted managed services provider (MSP) and strategic technology partner, BTO offers comprehensive solutions that combine consulting, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing support. Through strong partnerships with leading global technology vendors, BTO enables organizations to protect critical data, optimize operations, and accelerate innovation with confidence.

With a customer-centric approach and a highly specialized technical team, BTO is committed to delivering secure, scalable, and business-oriented technology solutions, empowering organizations to grow in an increasingly digital world.

About Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Founded in 1895, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is more than just a football team: it's a national symbol, a cultural phenomenon, and a passion that unites generations throughout Brazil. With over 45 million fans, Flamengo boasts the largest fan base of any club in the world—a true nation. Recognized for its history, achievements, and passionate supporters, the club has become a benchmark in sports management, digital engagement, and connecting with fans worldwide.

Flamengo is the only major club in Brazil with a high-performance sports structure. It has around 1.500 athletes in 10 sports and, in the last 10 years, has developed more than 5.000 athletes in its youth categories.

About Acronis

Acronis is a global cybersecurity company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and enterprise IT departments. Acronis solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond to, remediate, and recover from modern cyber threats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Acronis offers the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs, thanks to its unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.

Founded in Singapore in 2003 and headquartered in Switzerland, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in more than 50 countries. Acronis Cyber ​​Protect is available in 26 languages, in 150 countries, and is used by more than 21.000 service providers to protect over 750.000 businesses. Learn more at [website address - not provided in the original text]. www.acronis.com.