#CRNWOTC--Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete cyber resilience made easy to buy, deploy and use for all size business, today announced that CRN®, a bra...
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Recognition Underscores Barracuda’s “Partner-First, Partner-Only” Commitment and Ongoing Investment in Channel‑Driven Innovation
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CAMPBELL, Calif.: #CRNWOTC--Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading global cybersecurity company providing complete cyber resilience made easy to buy, deploy and use for all size business, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named seven Barracuda leaders to the prestigious CRN 2026 Women of the Channel list. In addition, Michelle Hodges, Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances, was recognized on the elite 2026 Women of the Channel Power 100 list.
The Women of the Channel list honors standout leaders across vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel‑focused organizations who are driving meaningful impact across the IT ecosystem. This year’s Barracuda honorees include:
Among the impressive leaders featured on the Women of the Channel list, Hodges is further recognized on the Power 100, which highlights a select group of the most influential women from technology vendors and distributors who consistently advance the channel through their advocacy, expertise and leadership. Power 100 honorees inspire their peers and demonstrate a deep commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for their organizations and partners. The 2026 recognition marks Hodges’ third appearance on the Power 100 list.
“We’re incredibly proud to see seven of our outstanding leaders recognized on CRN’s 2026 Women of the Channel list, and we are particularly honored to see Michelle Hodges named to the Power 100,” said Geoff Waters, Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda. “These recognitions reflect the dedication, innovation and leadership our team brings to strengthening Barracuda’s channel strategy. We remain committed to empowering our partners with the programs, tools and security solutions they need to protect customers in an increasingly complex threat landscape.”
Barracuda’s ongoing investment in partner-centric innovation includes recent advancements to the intelligent BarracudaONE cybersecurity platform and Barracuda Partner Success Program. Consistent with Barracuda’s “partner-first, partner-only” commitment, the enriched program delivers new benefits, incentives and tools that help partners accelerate growth and profitability.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
The 2026 Women of the Channel list, including the Power 100, is available online at www.crn.com/wotc.
About Barracuda
Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company delivering complete resilience made easy to buy, deploy and use through a partner-first model. Our intelligent BarracudaONE platform provides cyber resilience across email, data, applications, networks, and managed XDR within an open ecosystem. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of organizations and partners worldwide, Barracuda delivers industry-leading solutions and support, powered by people and enhanced by AI, for all size business.
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Fonte: Business Wire