Barracuda shines in 2025 CRN Tech Innovators Awards and MES Midmarket 100

We are thrilled to announce that Barracuda has been recognized as a finalist in two categories of the 2025 CRN Tech Innovators Awards and has earned a spot in the 2025 MES Midmarket 100! These accolades highlight our commitment to delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Celebrating innovative solutions

The annual CRN Tech Innovators Awards spotlight innovative technology vendors in the IT channel. This year, Barracuda has been named a finalist in the Endpoint Protection/Extended Detection and Response and Email And Web Security categories, showcasing our cutting-edge solutions that help companies maximize protection and cyber resilience.

Finalists are selected by a panel CRN editors based on multiple criteria, including key capabilities, uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address customer and partner technology needs.

“Each of the 2025 CRN Tech Innovators Awards finalists is a standout offering that reimagines what’s possible in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Each creates the opportunity to build bold solutions that solve real-world challenges for end users and drive success for channel partners. We congratulate our finalists for their commitment to innovation, partner success, and customer impact, and we can’t wait to see how they continue to push technology boundaries forward.”

Barracuda Email Protection

Email continues to be the main target for cybercriminals, highlighting the urgent need for strong email security. Barracuda Email Protection uses advanced machine learning algorithms to predict, detect, and eliminate threats before they can impact users. With its automated incident response capabilities, the solution enables real-time threat detection and mitigation, minimizing the need for manual intervention. Furthermore, our system consistently monitors both internal and outbound email traffic to catch early indicators of phishing and account takeover attempts, ensuring proactive risk management and strengthening the overall security posture.

Barracuda Managed XDR

This fully managed service transforms cybersecurity with its AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. By integrating a sophisticated analytics platform with a 24/7 security operations center (SOC), Barracuda Managed XDR delivers proactive, real-time protection against emerging and evolving threats. For businesses with limited resources, Barracuda Managed XDR enhances their security posture by leveraging the expertise of experienced security operations specialists, significantly cutting detection and response times from days to mere minutes.

This recognition not only reflects the quality of our offerings but also underscores our role in shaping the future of cybersecurity. For more details on the finalists, check out the full announcement on CRN’s website. Winners will be announced August 6.

Honored in the 2025 MES Midmarket 100

In addition to our success at the Tech Innovators Awards, we are proud to be included in CRN’s 2025 MES Midmarket 100. This list recognizes forward-thinking vendors that provide products and services specifically designed to meet the needs of midsize businesses. Being part of this group highlights our strategic focus on delivering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by under-resourced organizations of all sizes. It is also a testament to our ongoing efforts to empower businesses with robust cybersecurity tools that enhance their operational resilience.

Looking ahead

These recognitions are not just milestones; they are a reflection of our team’s hard work and dedication to providing exceptional cybersecurity solutions. As we continue to innovate and adapt to the evolving threat landscape, we remain committed to helping businesses protect their critical assets and improve cyber resilience. Thank you for being part of our journey as we strive to make a difference in the cybersecurity landscape!