Barracuda

Barracuda doubles down on partner and distributor profitability; enhances global partner program

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today announced new enhancements to the Barracuda Partner Success Program aimed at increasing partner margin and profitability and expanding technical enablement for channel partners and distributors.

Key Points: 
  • Investments in the global Barracuda Partner Success Program include:
    Improving partner compensation models globally.
  • The Barracuda Partner Success Program was launched in December 2023 with the goal of ensuring partner success around the globe through two core elements: the shared success model and partner agility.
  • Partners participating in the global Barracuda Partner Success Program benefit from a clear path to success under the Premier, Preferred, and Authorized levels.
  • Resellers interested in learning more about the features and benefits of the Barracuda Partner Success Program can visit www.barracuda.com/partners .

Barracuda expands U.S. distribution channel through Ingram Micro

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro focused on growing its reach within the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Strategic distribution agreement extends Barracuda's reach in the U.S. and empowers more channel partners through Ingram Micro's sales and technical resources
    CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro focused on growing its reach within the U.S.
  • "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Barracuda to include the U.S. and play a more significant role in their go-to-market strategy and vertical market growth," said Eric Kohl, Vice President, Security and Networking, Ingram Micro.
  • The agreement closely follows the launch of the Barracuda Partner Success Program in December 2023, and expands Barracuda's relationship with Ingram Micro, which already includes alliances in EMEA and APAC.
  • Ingram Micro is Barracuda's second distribution partner in the U.S.

Hyundai Conquers the Big Game with Multi-Brand Instagram Takeover

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"This proved to be an extremely rewarding weekend for the 22 brands that joined in the fun and took over Hyundai's Insta channel.

Key Points: 
  • "This proved to be an extremely rewarding weekend for the 22 brands that joined in the fun and took over Hyundai's Insta channel.
  • Hyundai also purchased regional buys for the Viking-themed ad during and around the big game in target markets.
  • This content and more will also extend across Hyundai's social media channels such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
  • Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision.

Weekly Recap: 12 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, February 2, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Cork Doubles Down on Providing Financial Protection to SMBs through the MSP Ecosystem

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

“Cork is laser-focused on our commitment to fix the broken cyber insurance market, and we firmly believe that MSPs should be a part of the solution,” said Carlson Choi, CEO, Cork.

Key Points: 
  • “Cork is laser-focused on our commitment to fix the broken cyber insurance market, and we firmly believe that MSPs should be a part of the solution,” said Carlson Choi, CEO, Cork.
  • The growing risk and cost associated with a cyberattack means more and more financial protection solutions are being developed to protect businesses.
  • “Often, financial protection solutions don't integrate with the SMB’s existing technology stack, making it harder to apply for and onboard.
  • Providing SMBs with instant funding relief and fast claim payouts in days rather than months, as with traditional cyber insurance providers.

Hyundai Calls on Football Fans to Conquer the Weekend in New Viking-Themed Santa Fe Marketing Campaign

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The campaign titled "VIKINGS," encourages viewers to conquer the weekend in the all-new Santa Fe.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign titled "VIKINGS," encourages viewers to conquer the weekend in the all-new Santa Fe.
  • The revamped Santa Fe showcases an array of technological capabilities alongside rugged available features such as HTRAC all-wheel drive and all-terrain tires.
  • It's that sense of joy we hope Hyundai can bring to families with the new Santa Fe."
  • The Santa Fe marketing campaign was developed in collaboration with Hyundai's agency of record, INNOCEAN USA, while its media agency, Canvas, coordinated the media buys.

PRE Security Inc. Closes Investment with Unique Approach, Innovative Vision of Predictive AI Cybersecurity; Expands Board

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRE Security, the world's first company specializing in predictive AI cybersecurity, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRE Security, the world's first company specializing in predictive AI cybersecurity, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round.
  • This new method leverages the latest advances in predictive and generative AI.
  • In a novel approach, PRE Security's pre-seed round was led by investments from strategic global channel reseller and distribution partners, along with selected angel investors.
  • PRE Security is led by co-founders Paul Jespersen, as CEO, and John Peterson, as CTO.

LastPass Names Don MacLennan Chief Product Officer

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Monday, December 18, 2023

LastPass today announced that Don MacLennan has been appointed Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • LastPass today announced that Don MacLennan has been appointed Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • MacLennan will lead product strategy, product management, user experience design, and product operations.
  • At LastPass, MacLennan will be tasked with developing a robust overarching product vision and strategy and partnering with the LastPass leadership team to define future roadmap(s) to create groundbreaking products that meet and exceed customer needs.
  • “I’m thrilled to join LastPass to help accelerate the development of the LastPass product.”

Adlumin Appoints Jessvin Thomas as Chief Product Officer

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Adlumin , the security operations platform and managed detection and response (MDR) provider keeping mid-market organizations secure, today announced that it hired Jessvin Thomas as its first chief product officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • Adlumin , the security operations platform and managed detection and response (MDR) provider keeping mid-market organizations secure, today announced that it hired Jessvin Thomas as its first chief product officer (CPO).
  • “Jessvin has the perfect combination of expertise to lead our product and services organizations through the next phase of growth.
  • Before founding Cyber iSight, Thomas was senior vice president and chief technology officer at Barracuda SKOUT Managed XDR.
  • “I’ve been extremely fortunate throughout my career to work with some of the most respected and forward-looking organizations in business and cybersecurity, and joining Adlumin is another step in that journey,” said Jessvin Thomas, CPO at Adlumin.

Barracuda honored by Comparably for Best Companies for Diversity and Best CEO

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif. , Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider for cloud-first security solutions, today announced it has been again honored by Comparably with two awards, one for the best company for diversity and one for the best CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Barracuda ranked 97 for this year's Best Companies for Diversity award , which represents the top-ranked companies, based solely on anonymous sentiment ratings from employees of color on Comparably.com in the previous 12 months.
  • This is the second year in a row Barracuda has been recognized as one of the top 100 large companies with the best CEO , ranking 91 for this year's award, which is based on how employees rate and approve of the job their CEO is doing.
  • Comparably Awards are derived from 15 million sentiment ratings anonymously provided by current employees across 70,000 companies about their workplaces in multiple categories on Comparably.com during a 12-month period.
  • I'm very grateful to all our employees who have embraced diversity and built a welcoming and inclusive culture here at Barracuda, and to receive the best CEO award this year," said Hatem Naguib, CEO at Barracuda.