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Barracuda Backup-as-a-Service Now Available Worldwide.

Campbell, Calif. -- April 8, 2014 -- Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA), a leading provider of cloud-connected security and storage solutions, today announced that it has been ranked number one in integrated purpose built backup appliance (PBBA) units shipped worldwide with 53.5% market share for 2013 as reported by the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Purpose Built Backup Appliance (PBBA) Tracker, March 2014. The report also stated that Barracuda finished 4CQ13 with 53.7% market share for integrated PBBA units and indicated continued market momentum for the company.

"Customers continue to select Barracuda's end-to-end backup solution for its seamless integration into existing infrastructures," said Rod Mathews, GM Storage, Barracuda. "Being ranked number one in integrated PBBA systems by IDC is especially rewarding and reflects our efforts to provide customers with simple, affordable, easy to use solutions."

Barracuda also announced today that it has expanded the Barracuda Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering worldwide. First announced in January, Barracuda BaaS allows Barracuda Backup 190 and 390 appliances to be bundled into an annual service and provides additional flexibility for customers looking for an integrated backup solution at an affordable upfront price, while still providing the product's award-winning functionality.

"Barracuda Backup-as-a-Service gives customers a different way to purchase backup," said Michael Hughes, SVP Worldwide Sales, Barracuda. "Customers can now choose to purchase Barracuda Backup as a bundled subscription, allowing a simple and cost-effective option to meet their backup needs. We wanted to bring Barracuda BaaS worldwide to simplify the sales process for our channel and provide even more choices to our customers around the world."