Image Guardian
Ransomware protection that actively prevents unauthorised modification or deletion of Macrium backup image files, ensuring recovery points remain intact even during an active attack.
Macrium
Macrium Software delivers industry-leading backup, disk imaging, and disaster recovery solutions trusted by enterprises, IT professionals, and managed service providers worldwide.
Cyber Security
About Macrium Software
Macrium Software is a UK-based technology company specialising in backup, disk imaging, and disaster recovery software. Founded in 2006, Macrium has grown to become one of the most trusted names in data protection, with millions of installations across home users, SMBs, and large enterprise environments globally. Their flagship product, Macrium Reflect, is renowned for its speed, reliability, and ease of use — delivering peace of mind that critical data and systems can be recovered quickly when it matters most. Macrium's enterprise-grade solutions are built to meet the demands of modern IT environments, supporting complex deployment scenarios, centralised management, and compliance-driven recovery objectives.
Macrium Reflect — The Gold Standard in Disk Imaging
Macrium Reflect is the core product in the Macrium portfolio, offering rapid disk imaging, file and folder backup, and bare-metal recovery for Windows-based systems. Available in Home, Workstation, Server, and Server Plus editions, Reflect scales from individual desktops through to full enterprise server environments. Key capabilities include incremental and differential backup strategies, VSS-based live imaging of active systems, ransomware protection through Image Guardian, and SSD and NVMe optimisation. Reflect's intuitive interface and scripting support make it equally suited to IT generalists and seasoned systems administrators.
Key Enterprise Features
Rapid Delta Restore
Dramatically reduces restore times by applying only changed blocks from a backup image to an existing disk, minimising downtime and accelerating recovery for enterprise workloads.
Centralised Deployment & Management
Macrium Site Manager provides a web-based console for deploying, configuring, and monitoring backups across hundreds of endpoints and servers from a single pane of glass.
Cloud & Offsite Storage
Native integration with cloud storage targets including Amazon S3-compatible repositories, enabling a 3-2-1 backup strategy and offsite redundancy without additional tooling.
Bare-Metal Recovery
Fully restores a complete system — operating system, applications, and data — to dissimilar hardware using the Macrium Rescue Environment, even in the absence of a working Windows installation.
Scripting & Automation
Powerful XML-based scripting and command-line interface support enable IT teams to automate backup schedules, integrate with existing monitoring tools, and enforce consistent backup policies.
Macrium Site Manager — Centralised Backup Governance
For organisations managing multiple endpoints across distributed environments, Macrium Site Manager delivers a powerful, web-based management platform. IT administrators can deploy Macrium Reflect agents, configure backup plans, monitor job status, and receive alerts — all from a single console. Site Manager supports role-based access control, making it suitable for internal IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) alike. With real-time visibility across the entire backup estate, Site Manager helps organisations maintain audit-ready compliance postures and respond to incidents with confidence.
Macrium by the Numbers
18+
Years in market
Millions
Global installations
4.7★
Average user rating
24/7
Recovery readiness
Why Macrium?
Recovery-Led, Not Just Backup
Built on reliable system imaging, Macrium delivers fast, predictable restores from any failure scenario. Recovery behaves consistently, even in constrained, disconnected, or high-pressure environments.
Designed for Operational and Embedded Systems
Unlike cloud-first backup tools, Macrium is purpose-built for on-prem, OT, and embedded Windows systems where failure is costly and cloud dependency isn't an option.
OEM-Ready by Design
Purpose-built OEM licensing and deployment models make it easy to embed Macrium into products, ship at scale, and support customers efficiently over the full lifecycle.
Scale Without Complexity
Centralized management provides visibility and control across systems or sites, scaling easily from a few machines to distributed environments.
Flexible Commercial Models
Annual subscriptions and one-time purchase licensing options ensure Macrium fits commercial, operational, and OEM business models.
“Macrium Reflect has transformed how we approach disaster recovery. The speed of bare-metal restores and the confidence Image Guardian gives us against ransomware means we can guarantee our clients' systems are protected around the clock.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems does Macrium Reflect support?
Macrium Reflect supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 R2 through to Windows Server 2022. It does not currently support Linux or macOS as backup sources, though Linux rescue environments can be used for recovery tasks.
Does Macrium offer licensing for MSPs?
Yes. Macrium provides MSP-friendly licensing through its subscription tiers, including multi-seat bundles and Site Manager for centralised management. Contact Aquion to discuss MSP volume pricing and deployment options.
Can Macrium back up to cloud storage?
Macrium Reflect supports backup to local drives, NAS, network shares, and S3-compatible cloud repositories. This enables organisations to implement a 3-2-1 backup strategy with offsite cloud redundancy.
What is Image Guardian and how does it protect against ransomware?
Image Guardian is a Macrium Reflect feature that protects backup image files from unauthorised modification or deletion by any process other than Macrium Reflect itself. This ensures that even if ransomware encrypts live data, recovery points remain intact and usable.
How can Australian and New Zealand organisations purchase Macrium Software?
Macrium Software is available through Aquion, the authorised distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Aquion's reseller network — including leading IT solution providers — can assist with licensing, deployment guidance, and ongoing support.
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