CAMPBELL, CA – June 3, 2015 — /BackupReview.info/ — Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA), a leading provider of cloud-connected security and storage solutions, today announced that Lauren Cutter, director, channel marketing, Barracuda has been named to The Channel Company’s prestigious 2015 CRN® Women of the Channel as well as its Power 100 list.

The annual Women of the channel list honors outstanding female executives across vendor channel organizations, distributors, solution providers and other women prominently involved in the IT channel ecosystem for their successes and the far-reaching impact they are having on the technology industry going forward. The Power 100 is a subset of the CRN Women of the Channel who have earned a special distinction based on their exemplary record of success and their level of influence in the channel.

Over the past year, Cutter operated as the project manager of Barracuda’s recent global enhancement to its Partner Program. The enhanced program, which was announced on April 6, 2015 has already received a CRN 5-Star Partner Program rating, and offers channel partners an improved discount structure, new tools and resources, more lead opportunities, restructured levels and now includes support for qualifying managed service providers. Under the updated program, Barracuda is better equipped to drive growth and support VARs at all levels of its partner program. Cutter is also coordinating recurring efforts to provide Barracuda partners with improved tools and marketing resources in easy-to-use and accessible platforms.

“Lauren has been instrumental in evolving our partner program since she joined Barracuda,” said Michael Hughes, SVP worldwide sales, Barracuda. “With her dedication and an energetic marketing team, we’ve been able to successfully launch and roll out a strengthened partner program that places committed channel partners in a great position for growth and success with Barracuda.”

“The Women of the Channel have made a lasting mark on the industry, expanding the breadth of influence in the technology channel,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “We congratulate the Women of the Channel, and celebrate their innovative contributions and commitment to the IT channel community.”

To read more about Lauren Cutter’s 2015 Women of the Channel recognition, please visit: http://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2015-details.htm?w=85

And, for more information on Barracuda’s Partner Program, please visit: https://www.barracuda.com/news/press_release/193#.VVof1_lVhBc

About Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA)
Barracuda provides cloud-connected security and storage solutions that simplify IT. These powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150,000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance, virtual appliance, cloud, and hybrid deployments. Barracuda’s customer-centric business model focuses on delivering high-value, subscription-based IT solutions that provide end-to-end network and data security. For additional information, please visit www.barracuda.com.

Barracuda, Barracuda Networks, and the Barracuda Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. or other regions.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company, with established brands including CRN®, XChange® Events, IPED® and SharedVue®, is the channel community’s trusted authority for growth and innovation. For more than three decades, we have leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology partnerships. Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding benefits of Barracuda’s Channel Partner Program. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect the Company’s business and financial results include, but are not limited to customer response to the Company’s products, as well as those factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update the forward-looking information to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date of this press release.

Media Contact:
Jesse Kimbrel
PR Specialist
Barracuda
408-342-5683
jkimbrel@barracuda.com
www.barracuda.com

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