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Campbell, Calif, Jan. 10, 2008 - Barracuda Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances, has been named a finalist in the SC Magazine Awards program for outstanding achievement in information technology (IT) security. The Barracuda Spam Firewall was named a finalist for an Excellence Award in the Best SME Security Solution category. The Barracuda Web Filter and Barracuda IM Firewall were selected as finalists for Reader Trust Awards in the Best Web Filtering Solution and Best Instant Messaging Security Solution categories, respectively.
"We are honored to once again be recognized by SC Magazine and its readers for delivering industry-leading spam, IM and content filtering products," said Dean Drako, president and CEO of Barracuda Networks. "By having multiple products recognized in the annual SC Magazine Awards program, it demonstrates our ability to address today's top security challenges for a more secure enterprise."
For SC Magazine's Excellence Awards, IT security vendor companies nominate solutions for consideration with entries judged by a panel of 18 leading chief security officers from major corporations and large public sector organizations. The Barracuda Web Filter and Barracuda IM Firewall are among more than 600 entries submitted in more than 30 technology categories for Reader Trust Awards. Finalists are determined through voting conducted by the publication's readers. Readers vote for what they view as the solution that is most effective at helping them to address the problems for which it was designed.
"This year's SC Magazine Awards finalists, including Barracuda Networks, represent the best of the security industry," said Illena Armstrong, editor in chief of SC Magazine. "Our judges recognize that these companies provide businesses with the best tools in the industry to fight the battle for a more secure enterprise."
The annual SC Magazine Awards recognize security's key contributors and outstanding products for more than a decade. As the industry's preeminent award program, individuals, brands and products shortlisted address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow.
About SC Magazine
SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. The brand's portfolio includes the SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executives Forums.
About Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Established in 2002, Barracuda Networks, Inc., is the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances. Barracuda Networks also provides world-class IM protection, application server load balancing and message archiving appliances. More than 50,000 companies, including Coca-Cola, FedEx, Harvard University, IBM, L'Oreal, NASA and Europcar, are protecting their networks with Barracuda Networks solutions. Barracuda Networks' success is due to its ability to deliver easy to use, comprehensive solutions that solve the most serious issues facing customer networks without unnecessary add-ons, maintenance, lengthy installations or per user license fees. Barracuda Networks is privately held with its headquarters in Campbell, Calif. Barracuda Networks has offices in eight international locations and distributors in more than 80 countries worldwide.
About AfricaSD
AfricaSD is the Sub-Saharan Barracuda distributor, and always offers customers and reseller partners the very best security awareness, forums, consulting, and security training certifications. AfricaSD focuses on forming long-lasting partnerships with its clients, from initial assessment, to implementation and ongoing support. AfricaSD works side-by-side with its clients throughout the entire technology life cycle and is proud of its large customer base, which includes several sub-Saharan SME's, enterprises and government departments. True 24 x 7 x 365 support is available on all AfricaSD total e-security solutions. The firm's technical staff are fully certified and trained on the entire product range and offer a combination of one-to-one help and a wealth of technological resources. For further information, visit the company's website www.africasd.com or contact them on +27 (0) 12 665-2513, or at asd@africasd.com.
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