CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Intronis MSP Solutions is now Barracuda MSP.
- Enhanced ECHOplatform centralizes and streamlines management of
Barracuda security and data protection solutions for new and
existing MSP partners.
- Two new educational programs — SmarterMSP.com and Ready, Set,
Managed! —have been established to help IT channel providers
successfully deliver managed services.
- Industry data indicates significant opportunities for MSPs
looking to expand into managed security services
Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA) today announced the next step in the
evolution of its MSP business unit, formerly known as Intronis and
now rebranded as Barracuda MSP.
"Since our acquisition of Intronis, we have expanded our
commitment to the managed services marketplace through
international growth, new offerings, and partner support models,"
said Brian Babineau, SVP and GM,
Barracuda MSP. "Our name change combines one of the best mid-market
global IT brands with our steadfast focus on the rapidly evolving
MSP landscape."
Over the past two years, Barracuda's MSP business has increased
billings, expanded the partner base by 25 percent, and entered the
European market. In addition, the business has added data
protection solutions; e-mail security, archiving, and backup for
Office 365 environments; and next-generation firewalls to its MSP
solution-set.
Strengthening Relationships
Under its new name, Barracuda MSP remains focused on helping
managed service providers protect their customers from data loss
and IT security breaches. To complement its award-winning support,
the organization is introducing two new education initiatives
designed to help IT channel providers find managed services
success:
- SmarterMSP.com – A global destination website to help MSPs
improve their business and stay current with IT channel industry
trends
- Ready, Set, Managed! – An exclusive, interactive educational
and networking program for VARs and MSPs to learn best practices
for successfully growing their managed services operations
According to a recent study conducted by The 2112 Group and
Barracuda MSP, 68 percent of service providers surveyed in
North America and Europe point to managed services as their best
source of business growth while only 15 percent currently offer
managed security services.
"The fastest growing segment of our business is managed
services, so Barracuda MSP is a perfect fit for us," said
Garry Booth, President of
Internetwerx, reinforcing the findings of the study. "Having an
organization dedicated to MSPs that understands our business goals
makes a strategic investment with Barracuda the easy choice. We use
their Partner Toolkit, training, and enablement resources to help
us reduce expenses while delivering superior services to our
customers."
Enhanced Technology to Simplify
Operations
Barracuda MSP recently released the latest
version of ECHOplatform, the purpose-built MSP platform that
simplifies partner service operations.
In the new version of ECHOplatform, partners can easily
provision and activate Barracuda Backup appliances, Essentials for
Office 365, and Email Security products, all from within a single,
MSP-focused interface. Partners can view products by customer
account, enabling them to easily see what services are being
delivered, what the costs are, and where there might be service
gaps that could lead to new business opportunities. Partners using
the ECHOplatform will also now enjoy the convenience of single
sign-on with Barracuda Cloud Control to administer all their
Barracuda solutions.
"We are a regional managed service provider and reseller that is
looking to grow revenue and simplify our service delivery," said
Gary Nichols, founder and CEO of
InterDev. "Barracuda MSP is innovating in both areas — new
offerings as well as a platform where we can efficiently manage our
client relationships. Managed services have helped us build
significant momentum for our business, so working with an
organization with such a clear focus on MSPs has been key to our
success. The Barracuda MSP team really understands how we operate,
and that makes it easier for us to reach our goals."
Barracuda MSP's ECHOplatform is available to partners who
purchase any MSP solution. Existing partners using ECHOplatform
with Intronis Backup will have new functionality enabled at no
additional cost. For more information visit barracudamsp.com.
Resources
Introducing Barracuda MSP Video:
http://bit.ly/2xXFmWD
Intronis MSP Solutions is now Barracuda MSP:
http://bit.ly/2wVDwJ7
About Barracuda MSP
As the MSP-dedicated business unit
of Barracuda Networks, Barracuda MSP enables IT managed service
providers to offer multi-layered security and data protection
services to their customers through our award-winning products and
purpose-built MSP platform. Barracuda MSP's partners-first approach
focuses on providing enablement resources, channel expertise, and
robust, scalable MSP solutions designed around the way managed
service providers create solutions and do business.
Visit barracudamsp.com for additional information.
About Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA)
Barracuda
(NYSE: CUDA) simplifies IT with cloud-enabled solutions that
empower customers to protect their networks, applications, and
data, regardless of where they reside. 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 barracuda.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press
release contains forward-looking statements, including statements
regarding the potential benefits and functionality of Barracuda
MSP, ECHOplatform and its educational resources. 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 Barracuda's control and
that could cause the Barracuda's results to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could materially affect the Barracuda's business and
financial results include, but are not limited to customer response
to the Barracuda's products, as well as those factors set forth in
the Barracuda's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Barracuda 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
Anne Campbell
Barracuda Networks
978-328-1642
acampbell@barracuda.com
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