Barracuda Launching Backup-as-a-Service

Barracuda Networks, Inc. announced its Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering, which allows Barracuda Backup 190 and 390 to be purchased as an annual service that includes an appliance, Energize Updates, Instant Replacement and Unlimited cloud storage.

Barracuda Backup to replicate box-to-box, box-to-cloud, or both

This new service gives customers an alternate method of purchasing Barracuda Backup with a smaller up-front cost, while still providing the product’s functionality.
 
“Purchasing BaaS is a simple and more cost-effective way for customers to meet their backup needs,” said Rod Mathews, GM storage, Barracuda. “The BaaS program provides customers additional flexibility to purchase Barracuda Backup in the way that better suits their needs, from either their operational or capital budgets.“
 
This new service will also be available through Barracuda’s resellers including those resellers who provide managed backup services to their customers. Those partners will be able to provide an annual billing plan to customers to better align BaaS with their managed services.
 
Baas Subscription Highlights:

• Local appliance for fast backup windows and recovery times
• Site license for Barracuda software required to backup and recover data
• Unlimited cloud storage – flat-rate pricing for Barracuda Backup cloud storage (up to the limit of the Barracuda appliance)
• 24x7x365 phone and email support
• Next business day shipment of replacement in the event of a hardware failure
• New appliance (same model) replacements for units that are four years old and continually under a service contract
• Access to cloud LiveBoot for offsite recovery of VMware virtualized servers

The BaaS addition to Backup 190 and 390 provides additional flexibility for customers looking for an integrated backup solution at an affordable price.

Barracuda was recently recognized for its market share in the report Gartner Competitive Landscape: Backup and Recovery Appliances for Open Systems, Worldwide, 2013.

Backup 190 and 390 service packages are available in the US. List price starts at $1,199 for an annual 190 service and at $2,999 for an annual 390 service. Both packages include the appliance, Energize Updates, instant replacement and unlimited cloud storage.