Acronis Access Advanced 8.0 offers the decisive edge for Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 Team

Formula 1 is a demanding sport not just on the drivers behind the wheel but on their engineers as well. Many of the most important battles to make it to pole position are fought not only in the driver’s seat but in the pits and even on the factory floor where they make the thoroughbred Formula 1 race cars that the drivers will ride in to the finish line.

Second from left: Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost, Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly.

The Scuderia Toro Rosso team posing with a speed painting done with the artist (right).

Italian Formula 1 team Scuderia Toro Rosso was in Malaysia to participate in Malaysia’s final Grand Prix in Sepang. They took time out in a special press conference where team representatives shared more about what goes on behind the scenes and how they Acronis’ solutions into their work.

In their factory in Faenza, Italy, Scuderia Toro Rosso’s engineers conduct exhaustive data-driven research, modelling and manufacturing, all the while generating and crunching massive amounts of data. All this is pored over and analysed in detail to produce just four Formula 1 cars every season. Each of these cars is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, as much a work of art as it is a finely tuned example of data-driven precision engineering. Needless to say, all this data is extremely sensitive and represents a key strategic advantage which can ultimately influence the outcome of a race. To say that information is power in Formula 1 racing isn’t too far off the mark. The fact that it can make the difference between a podium finish to being last means its availability and data security are of the utmost importance to the team which is where Acronis’ data security solutions come into the picture.

The integrity of Scuderia Toro Rosso’s data is absolutely critical so access has to be strictly controlled though it still needs to be accessible to authorised personnel like the team’s engineers or selected parties. The address this, the team deployed Acronis’ Access Advanced solution to offer both security and flexibility in managing their data.

The Acronis Advantage

One of the most pernicious pickles in managing sensitive data is who has access to it as well as what happens to that data when it gets disseminated. As part of its partnership with Scuderia Toro Rosso, Acronis implemented their Acronis Access Advanced 8.0 solution to help manage the sharing and security of their critical data so they can focus on what they do best – win races.

Essentially, the Acronis Access Advanced 8.0 suite is an enterprise-level solution for companies that allows them to fully manage shared data with the ability to access files on a mobile, desktop or the web securely with encryption both on the device and in transit. Document files can also be securely edited with the ability to collaborate on documents without having to download them on a device. Acronis Access Advanced 8.0 also offers full integration with MAM platforms like Blackberry, Microsoft and more. They also offer consumer grade back-up solutions that offer peace of mind against ransomware or other attempts at stealing or ruining data.

Acronis’ advanced enterprise file sharing solution allows the Scuderia Toro Rosso team to retain the highest levels of security for all their data while allowing controlled, manageable access to it with scaleable levels of security access. It also has the ability to remote wipe compromised hardware like a phone or notebook that contains sensitive data should they get nicked or lost. Incidentally, the US Air Force Combat Command A4 which oversees the maintenance of their birds also uses Acronis’ solution, which speaks volumes as to its efficacy. For more on Acronis and to check out their solutions, swing by www.acronis.com