Barracuda Backup Achieves VMware Ready™ Status

CAMPBELL, Calif., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA), a leading provider of cloud-connected security and storage solutions, today announced that Barracuda Backup has achieved VMware Ready™ status. This designation indicates that after a detailed validation process, Barracuda Backup has achieved VMware's highest level of endorsement. It is now available on the VMware Solution Exchange (VSX) at https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/products/barracuda-backup.

"Being a market leader means providing customers with solutions that address their concerns. One way we've done that is by making virtualization a priority by designing features like Cloud LiveBoot for customers who need to protect and recover virtual machines," said Rod Mathews, GM storage, Barracuda. "By taking the steps to become a VMware TAP Elite partner and achieving VMware Ready status, we've expanded our compatibility and support for customers looking for a backup solution for virtual environments."

By using Barracuda Backup with VMware vSphere 5.0.x, enterprises can reduce downtime by quickly booting critical VMs in the Barracuda Cloud should their primary servers or storage fail. This combination delivers low-cost, rapid recovery directly from deduplicated backups without any special configuration.

"We are pleased that Barracuda Backup qualifies for the VMware Ready™ logo, signifying to customers that it works effectively with VMware vSphere®, and can be deployed in production with confidence," said Sanjay Katyal, vice president, Global Alliances & OEMs, VMware.

The VMware Ready program is a co-branding benefit of the Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program that makes it easy for customers to identify partner products certified to work with VMware cloud infrastructure. Customers can use these products and solutions to lower project risks and realize cost savings over custom built solutions.  With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware TAP program includes best-of-breed technology partners with the shared commitment to bring the best expertise and business solution for each unique customer need.

Barracuda Networks, Inc.'s Barracuda Backup can be found within the online VMware Solution Exchange (VSX) at https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/products/barracuda-backup.

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.

VMware and VMware Ready are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" and/or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the functionality and performance of Barracuda Backup with VMware.  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, including under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings with the SEC. 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.

Contacts
Jesse Kimbrel
Barracuda Networks Inc.
408-342-5683
[email protected]

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