George Brown College Reduces Downtime from Hours to Minutes with Acronis Backup Advanced

A success story of digital transformation with fast, reliable backup solutions for modern education.

Introduction


With nine out of 10 graduates hired within six months of graduation, Toronto’s George Brown College has built a strong reputation for equipping students with the practical skills, experience, and certifications required to succeed. The institution offers nearly 160 programs to over 60,000 students across two main campuses in downtown Toronto.

Students can pursue diplomas, post-graduate certificates, apprenticeships, and even four-year bachelor degrees, all designed in close alignment with industry needs.

This case study explores how Acronis Backup Advanced helped George Brown meet five core data protection needs — dramatically reducing system downtime and boosting operational resilience.

For full insights into the approach, implementation, and outcomes, download the complete case study below.

15 Minutes

Reduced Downtime (from 4 hours)

1000+ Devices

Backed Up in Under 2 Hours

98%

Recovery Success Rate