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Now generally available, Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 is designed for organizations looking to reduce their email storage requirements and boost user productivity. This latest release is part of Barracuda’s Data Protection Plus initiative, which is aimed at helping customers access, retain and share critical data from anywhere and any device.

Now generally available, Barracuda Backup version 6.0 includes Local Control, a new management option for organizations that manage data across their own facilities to address unique regulatory and business requirements. Additionally, Barracuda has expanded the existing Barracuda Backup model line to include Backup 995. The new solution provides further purchasing flexibility by better aligning Barracuda Backup with the data protection and recovery demands of small and medium-sized organizations.

"The latest Barracuda NG Firewall release offers customers powerful cloud-based Advanced Threat Detection, which provides an entirely new level of security, and extends secure access on mobile devices," said Klaus Gheri, VP Network Security, Barracuda. "These enhancements, combined with the powerful new F1000, create a strong solution for distributed enterprises seeking advanced, next-generation firewall protection at an affordable price."

Barracuda Copy Site Server is now generally available, along with the new edition of Barracuda Copy. The Copy Site Server simplifies the ability to move from traditional file servers to a cloud-based file solution while minimizing disruption to end users. This latest edition of Copy comes as part of Barracuda's Data Protection Plus strategic initiative, which aims to help customers access, retain and share critical data from anywhere and any device.

"Barracuda continues to be at the leading edge of technology for workflow management, as evidenced by our Data Protection Plus initiative," said Chris Hawkins, GM eSignatures, Barracuda. "The new SignNow appliance gives organizations secure, flexible deployment options that are affordable, and easy to install and use. SignNow's cloud-based service is trusted by millions of users. Now, customers who have more stringent security and access control requirements can benefit by deploying SignNow appliances into their own environment, improving productivity and further enabling their mobile workforce."

Barracuda SignNow allows organizations to share, sign and collaborate in a secure environment. As one of the first NFL teams to implement this new technology platform, the New England Patriots will use SignNow for a variety of operations such as employee contracts, player contracts, on-the-field programs and vendor relationships. Using SignNow, New England Patriots employees and partners can create, sign and share documents via a computer, tablet or mobile device.

Wireless connectivity on educational campuses is important for students, as well as the faculty and staff. The Barracuda Web Filter and Ruckus Wireless integration gives administrators flexibility in being able to easily manage user-specific policies across the campus.

"With the growth in cloud and virtualization, data is more accessible than ever before," said Dave Simpson, senior storage analyst, 451 Research. "IT organizations require solution flexibility to not only protect that data, but also provide fast recovery and availability options to workers everywhere. Barracuda's approach to delivering multiple options across the storage portfolio gives customers that flexibility."

"We are thrilled to include Barracuda as one of our inaugural partners participating in annual subscription pricing on AWS Marketplace," said Terry Hanold, Vice President, Cloud Commerce, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Customers now have more options to easily purchase the Barracuda Spam Firewall to secure their email infrastructure quickly and efficiently directly through the AWS Management Console."

Barracuda Backup 290 comes equipped with 1TB of usable storage, fitting nicely between the 500GB Barracuda Backup 190 and the newly-adjusted 2TB Barracuda Backup 390. All three models can be purchased as an appliance with subscriptions separately, or under Barracuda's Backup-as-a-Service plan, which includes an appliance, Energize Updates, Instant Replacement and Unlimited Cloud Storage with one, three or five year payment options.