SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Pink Sheets:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced that it has signed a distribution deal with Barracuda Networks, the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Micro will distribute the Barracuda Message Archiver throughout North America.
The Barracuda Message Archiver is a complete and affordable email archiving solution, designed to effectively index and preserve all emails, achieve legal and regulatory compliance needs, and make more efficient use of storage technology inside the IT organization. Leveraging standard policies and seamless access to messages, email content is fully indexed and backed up to enable administrators, auditors and end users quick retrieval of any email message stored in an organization's email archive. Delivered by Barracuda Central, Energize Updates provide automatic updates to its extensive library of virus and policy definitions for enhanced monitoring of compliance and corporate guidelines, document file format updates needed to decode content within email attachments and security updates for the underlying platform to remain free of potential security vulnerabilities.
Bell Micro's new North American Security Division was created to address the growing need to protect stored information, and is offering a host of cutting-edge technologies, including email archiving. "As part of our continued expansion and ongoing commitment to give our partners access to leading technology solutions, we are delighted to be working with Barracuda Networks in North America," noted Duncan Hume, director of Bell Micro's North American Security Division. "Barracuda Networks and Bell Micro already enjoy a successful working relationship in Europe, and our new North American partnership will complement Bell Micro's current product offerings to our extensive storage-centric reseller base. We welcome the opportunity to offer the award-winning Barracuda Message Archiver to our partners and their customers."
"Bell Micro's reputation as a leading storage distributor in North America is well established, and we look forward to working with them to introduce the Barracuda Message Archiver to their reseller community," said Ezra Hookano, vice president of sales, North America for Barracuda Networks.
The Barracuda Message Archiver is offered in five models and is now available through Bell Microproducts. Please visit www.bellmicro.com or call 1-800-800-1513 for more information.
About Barracuda Networks Inc.
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, Web application security, message archiving, and backup and disaster recovery solutions. Coca-Cola, FedEx, Harvard University, IBM, L'Oreal, and Europcar, are amongst the 70,000 organizations 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. For more information, please visit www.barracudanetworks.com.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Pink Sheets:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.