Acronis Announces New #TeamUp Partnership with University of Georgia Athletic Association, Delivered by Sourcepass Griffin

Athens, GA – June 2, 2026 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced a new #TeamUp partnership with the University of Georgia Athletic Association (UGAA). It is the first partnership of its kind between Acronis and a collegiate athletics association. 

This milestone strengthens the reach of the #TeamUp program. It also sets the stage for future partnership across college sports. 

Acronis will work with Sourcepass to support UGAA's cyber protection goals through the #TeamUp program. The partnership reflects Acronis' ongoing investment in protecting sports team, including collegiate athletic programs. These programs now rely more on data to run operations and improve performance. 

Acronis has been named an Official Partner of the University of Georgia Athletic Association. Sourcepass, a managed service provider (MSP), delivers the partnership. Sourcepass is an experience Acronis #CyberFit Partner and Delivery Partners. 

“At the University of Georgia Athletic Association, we are committed to excellence not only in sports, but in how we support our programs behind the scenes,” said Alan Thomas, Senior Associate Athletic Director of Marketing and Revenue Strategy at UGAA. “We’re excited to partner with Acronis and  to be part of this #TeamUp collaboration, delivered by Sourcepass, and what it represents for the future of collegiate athletics.”

“When we looked at expanding #TeamUp into collegiate athletics for the first time, we wanted our top partner leading the way,” said Pat Hurley, RVP Americas at Acronis. “Partnering with the University of Georgia Athletic Association through Sourcepass was a natural next step.

"Collegiate athletic programs operate in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where data security and system availability are essential. Through our #TeamUp program, and collaboration with Sourcepass, we are proud to support the University of Georgia Athletic Association.”

This partnership grows Acronis' global sports presence. It also shows how flexible the #TeamUp program is and opens the door to more college partnerships.  

The partnership also highlights the strength of Acronis’ MSP ecosystem. Sourcepass brings the expertise to deliver tailored solutions and ongoing support. Sourcepass was named Acronis’ North American Service Provider of the Year two years in a row. It has also delivered #TeamUp partnerships with professional sports teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Islanders.

“I founded a technology company in Georgia that was recognized by the University of Georgia Alumni Association as a Bulldog 100 fastest-growing alumni business for five consecutive years, so it’s especially meaningful to see this #TeamUp partnership come to life with UGAA,” said Ben Johnson, Vice President, Sourcepass Griffin.

“As part of Sourcepass and an Acronis #CyberFit Partner, Sourcepass brings established #TeamUp experience into this collegiate collaboration, and we’re proud to support Acronis as it expands the program into college athletics.”

Partnership Highlights 

The partnership connects Acronis, Sourcepass, and UGAA audiences through: 

• VIP hospitality for football games
• A private men's basketball event hosted at UGAA facilities
• LED signage at football games
• Participation in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) initiatives 

Together, these build brand visibility and engagement across college sports.

About the Acronis #TeamUp Program

Acronis’ #TeamUp program pairs sports organizations with leading MSPs. Together, they deliver enterprise-grade cyber protection and boost fan engagement and brand visibility. With this partnership, Acronis is growing its presence in U.S. collegiate athletics. The program brings cyber protection to sports organizations around the world.

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

About Sourcepass Griffin: 

Sourcepass Griffin is a managed service provider and Acronis #CyberFit and Delivery Partner. It helps organizations with secure IT and cybersecurity solutions delivered through the Acronis ecosystem. Sourcepass has supported #TeamUp partnerships with professional sports teams and now brings that experience to college athletics.