Barracuda CIO Wins 2026 ORBIE Award Amid AI-Driven Transformation…

Event summary

Siroui Mushegian, Barracuda's SVP and CIO, received the 2026 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Award in the Corporate category.
Mushegian has led Barracuda's global IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI initiatives since joining the company.
Under her leadership, Barracuda has modernized critical platforms, accelerated AI adoption, and strengthened enterprise security.
Mushegian has over 30 years of executive leadership experience, including roles at BlackLine, PBS/WNET, the NBA, Ralph Lauren, and Time Inc.

The big picture

The ORBIE Award highlights Barracuda's focus on leveraging AI and digital transformation to enhance cyber resilience. Mushegian's recognition underscores the growing importance of CIOs in driving business outcomes through technology. Barracuda's strategy aligns with broader industry trends toward AI-powered security solutions and operational agility.

What we're watching

AI Integration: How Barracuda will sustain the pace of AI-driven innovation under Mushegian's leadership.
Cyber Resilience: Whether BarracudaONE can maintain its competitive edge in the unified cyber resilience platform market.
Operational Agility: The impact of Mushegian's strategic IT investments on Barracuda's long-term growth and resilience.