Barracuda Networks Acquired 22-Year Old C2C Systems From UK

He is a letter co-signed by BJ Jenkins, president and CEO, Barracuda Networks, Inc., and Dave Hunt, C2C Systems Ltd.:

We are pleased to announce that Barracuda has acquired C2C Systems.

C2C is now part of Barracuda’s growing storage business, which is made up of cloud-connected backup, archiving and productivity solutions. We believe the addition of C2C puts Barracuda in a better position to offer customers a more complete archiving and information management product portfolio to simplify IT and control storage costs.         
    
Based in Campbell, CA, Barracuda is a publicly-traded company) that provides powerful yet easy-to-use security and storage solutions that simplify IT. For more than 10 years, Barracuda has offered industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none. Our award-winning portfolio includes more than a dozen purpose-built solutions that support literally every aspect of the network – providing organizations of all sizes with true end-to-end protection that can be deployed in hardware, virtual, cloud and hybrid form factors. With more than 1,100 employees, 5,000 channel partners and 150,000 customers in 100+ countries, we look forward to working with you.

Our shared philosophy around simplicity and customer experience is a natural extension to the business. Our vision and opportunity are significant as we look to expand our focus on cloud storage and information archiving, a market that Radicati Group estimates will grow to more than $8 billion in 2017. We’re particularly excited about leveraging the Barracuda brand and channel to accelerate adoption of the combined capabilities and deliver even greater innovations and broader archiving functionality to our customers.

Customer satisfaction remains our number one priority. We are working to make the integration process a smooth one and will communicate any updates and changes as soon as possible.

To our employees worldwide, we appreciate the work you do for our customers. And to our customers and channel, thank you for continuing to trust Barracuda and C2C as your IT partner.
 
FAQs

What are we announcing?
Today, Barracuda closed a transaction to acquire C2C to become part of Barracuda’s growing storage business, which is made up of cloud-connected backup, archiving and productivity solutions. Together, we are in a great position to offer customers a more complete archiving and information management product portfolio to simplify IT and control storage costs.

So, what does this mean for me as a customer?
For our customers, it is business as usual. Please continue to use all of the same channels to reach us with questions. As we make progress with the integration, we certainly will be in touch with any changes and updates.

More about C2C
Founded in 1992 and based in the UK, C2C is a leading provider of PST management, email archiving and information management solutions. The company’s global customer base includes more than 1,000 customers across diverse sectors such as government, education, banking/finance, and retail, and ranges from small businesses to some of the world’s largest organizations. C2C has built a strong business designed to help customers of all sizes use, access and retain their critical data.

More about Barracuda
Based in Campbell, CA, Barracuda is a publicly-traded company that provides powerful yet easy-to-use security and storage solutions that simplify IT. For more than 10 years, Barracuda has offered industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none. Our award-winning portfolio includes more than a dozen purpose-built solutions that support literally every aspect of the network – providing organizations of all sizes with true end-to-end protection that can be deployed in hardware, virtual, cloud and hybrid form factors. Barracuda has more than 1,100 employees, 5,000 channel partners and 150,000 customers in 100+ countries.

Why is Barracuda acquiring C2C?
This combination is really about three things: opportunity, compatibility and capabilities. Radicati Group estimates the worldwide information archiving market to reach more than $8 billion in 2017, representing a significant opportunity to expand our portfolio to take advantage of this trend. Barracuda and C2C’s shared philosophy around simplicity and customer experience is a natural extension to the business. We believe the addition of C2C puts Barracuda in a better position to offer customers a more complete archiving and information management product portfolio to simplify IT and control storage costs.

Why will the combined company win?
Combined, Barracuda is in a great position to offer customers a more complete archiving and information management product portfolio. This powerful functionality is wrapped in unmatched customer satisfaction, further solidifying Barracuda’s position as the go-to provider for security and storage solutions that make our customers’ lives easier.

As a C2C customer, who can I contact with questions?
For our customers, it is business as usual. Please use all of the same channels to reach us with questions. We are committed to making this transition a smooth one. As we make progress with the integration, we certainly will be in touch with any changes and updates.

As a C2C partner, who can I contact with questions?
If you are an existing C2C Partner, please continue selling the current C2C products and using existing tools, resources and processes. As we make progress with the integration, we will communicate any changes and updates. If you have any additional questions, please contact your C2C sales representative.