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Synology's Achievements in Data Protection

On May 11, 2026, Synology proudly announced their recognition in the 2026 Gartner Voice of the Customer report for Backup and Data Protection Platforms. In this prestigious report, Synology has been rated as a 'Strong Performer,' reflecting its strong market momentum supported by their cutting-edge data protection solutions.

According to Jia-Yu Liu, Executive Vice President of Synology's Data Protection Group, 'The evaluation of Synology in this report substantiates the strong market momentum that ActiveProtect has built since its launch.' The report highlights a critical shift in how organizations approach data protection amidst increasing cyber threats and growing infrastructural complexities. Organizations are actively seeking simple yet cost-effective methods to safeguard their data. This shift has created a clear trend where ActiveProtect is evolving into a preferred alternative over traditional or dispersed solutions, providing a more efficient approach to data protection.

Currently, Synology’s data protection solutions safeguard over 31 million enterprise workloads globally, aiding organizations in operating their mission-critical environments and IT infrastructures securely. The findings of the 2026 Gartner Voice of the Customer report are based on feedback gathered from 55 verified end-users of Synology solutions. As of December 31, 2025, Synology has achieved an impressive overall rating of 4.9 out of 5.

The complete report, the '2026 Gartner Voice of the Customer for Backup and Data Protection Platforms,' is available for reading by subscribers here.

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Overview of Synology

Synology continues to stand at the forefront of data management, persistently innovating and adopting evolving technologies to propose new possibilities. Their solutions extend beyond merely data storage and backup, file collaboration, video management, and network infrastructure. With one unified goal, Synology is driving the digitalization of businesses globally while simplifying IT management through a centralized platform.