 "Barracuda announces Data Protection Plus initiative; acquires C2C Systems")
Barracuda Networks, a provider of cloud-connected security and storage solutions, has announced its new Data Protection Plus strategic initiative, aimed at helping customers access, retain and share critical data from anywhere and any device.
As part of this initiative, Barracuda is announcing several enhancements and new releases across its portfolio of cloud-connected backup, archiving and productivity solutions, as well as the acquisition of an email archiving company C2C Systems. New functionality available as part of the Data Protection Plus initiative is included at no additional cost to customers with current Energize Updates subscriptions.
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Barracuda Backup version 6.0 extends the flexibility for organisations deploying in cloud-connected or private “dark” environments. The new version includes a number of updates such as local control to enable operation and management in private “dark” environments without sending data to the cloud, faster recovery times with granular recovery of Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines without the need to restore the VM, and support for Microsoft SQL Server 2014.
Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 extends archiving capacity by allowing Barracuda Message Archiver to move or copy data to the Barracuda Cloud. Barracuda Message Archiver is available as a virtual appliance for customers looking to deploy archives without additional hardware.
In addition, the company acquired C2C Systems which will allow Barracuda to offer customers a more complete information management and archiving product portfolio to simplify IT and control storage costs.
The new Barracuda Copy Site Server is an on-premises device that enables onsite and cloud-based file sync and share to optimise access, performance and security. The solution works with corporate authentication services, including LDAP, for centralised, seamless access control, and offers support for existing file shares with the ability to act as a local network drive.
The new Barracuda SignNow Appliance is an on-premises device that allows organisations to share, sign and collaborate in a secure environment. Organisations now can deploy eSignature solution on-premises - in hardware or virtual form factors.
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