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Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS) is a global leader in providing software solutions that simplify the development, deployment, and management of business applications. Headquartered in Bedford, MA, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to operate on-premise, in the cloud, on any platform, and on any device with minimal IT complexity and low total cost of ownership.
Progress' flagship product, OpenEdge, powers applications for over 400,000 end-user customers globally and more than 1,400 ISVs (Independent Software Vendors). The company also offers a variety of other robust products, including Chef, Developer Tools, Kemp LoadMaster, MOVEit, DataDirect, WhatsUp Gold, Sitefinity, Flowmon, and Corticon. These tools are designed to enhance application development, business continuity, data connectivity, network performance, and IT infrastructure management.
Progress derives revenue through perpetual licenses, term licensing models, and subscription-based models for its cloud-based offerings. The majority of its revenue comes from the United States, with significant additional revenue streams from Canada, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region.
Recent Achievements and Partnerships:
- In March 2024, Progress announced a strategic partnership with Veeam® Software to provide enterprise-ready cybersecurity solutions, combining Progress' Flowmon® Anomaly Detection System (ADS) with Veeam’s Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery capabilities.
- Flowmon ADS was recognized as a Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix™: Network Detection and Response (NDR) report and won gold in the 2023 Globee® Cybersecurity Awards.
- In May 2024, Progress released the latest versions of Progress® Telerik® and Progress® Kendo UI®, enhancing AI integration, design-to-code productivity, and accessibility features across its .NET and JavaScript UI libraries.
Progress' continued innovation and strategic alliances underline its commitment to providing top-tier solutions that address modern IT challenges. Over 4 million developers and technologists across hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress to enhance their technology landscapes and drive business success.
Progress announced a significant upgrade to its OpenEdge development platform, improving data throughput speed by 3x and enhancing security and scalability. This upgrade, utilized by Constellation Financial Software, transitions their Lease & Loan Portfolio Management solution from Win32 to a web-based application, meeting the demand for fast and secure services in the financial sector. The new features include multi-threaded database capabilities and robust security with OpenSSL and Spring Security, ensuring the application can handle increased loads efficiently.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announces its DevReach conference, expecting over 1,600 software professionals to attend. The event will be held virtually from October 19-23 and streamed live on Twitch. Registration is free. Attendees will engage in live coding with industry experts, recognize community contributions, and participate in exclusive VR social events. Director of Developer Relations, Sara Faatz, emphasizes the importance of community connection during this virtual format. The conference aims to foster interaction and share the latest development trends.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has successfully acquired Chef Software for $220 million in cash, enhancing its position in the DevOps and DevSecOps markets. This acquisition aims to bolster Progress's offerings in application automation and compliance across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. CEO Yogesh Gupta expressed confidence that Chef will contribute positively to their growth strategy, starting from Q1 FY2021, with expected accretive effects on earnings per share and cash flow. The acquisition follows Progress's previous purchase of Ipswitch in 2019.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched Progress Fiddler™ Everywhere, a web debugging proxy tool supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. This tool enhances API management, allowing developers to capture all HTTP(S) traffic, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate efficiently across teams. The updated interface simplifies usage while new sharing features enable easy communication and resolution of tasks among developers. Fiddler's product line also includes Fiddler Classic, FiddlerCore, Fiddler Cap, and Fiddler Jam, catering to various development needs.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported Q3 2020 revenues of $109.7 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, exceeding previous guidance. Non-GAAP revenue of $110.9 million fell 4%. The company achieved a remarkable 77% increase in diluted EPS, reaching $0.53, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 4% to $0.78. Progress announced plans to acquire Chef Software, enhancing its growth strategy. The updated guidance projects FY 2020 revenue between $433-$443 million and diluted EPS of $2.82-$2.86, reflecting resilience amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending August 31, 2020, showcasing revenue of $109.7 million, a 3% year-over-year increase, but Non-GAAP revenue of $110.9 million, reflecting a 4% decline. Diluted EPS rose to $0.53, up 77% from last year. The operating margin stood at 30%, with a non-GAAP margin of 42%. Progress announced the pending acquisition of Chef Software while raising its 2020 revenue and EPS outlook due to strong performance amidst COVID-19 challenges.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) is set to release its financial results for the fiscal third quarter, ending August 31, 2020, after market close on September 29, 2020. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results in detail. Investors can access the call via the Progress Investor Relations webpage or by dialing 888-204-4368. With over 100,000 enterprise customers and 1,700 independent software vendors, Progress continues to empower significant digital transformation across various sectors.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has announced that its web development toolkit, Kendo UI, received the 2020 Top Rated Award from TrustRadius in the App Development Platform category. This recognition is based on customer reviews, highlighting Kendo UI's strengths in multi-framework support, customization, and reliability. The toolkit, which features over 200 UI components, allows developers to accelerate application development by up to 50%. Kendo UI has achieved an overall satisfaction score of 8.6 out of 10 from 224 reviews, indicating strong customer endorsement.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced the R3 2020 release of its developer tools, including over 50 Blazor-native components and support for the latest .NET 5 Preview. The release enhances Telerik UI for Blazor, offering new features like Column Menu, Custom Filtering, and advanced Grid functionalities. Additionally, Progress is the first to provide zero-day support for .NET 5, enhancing its product suite for ASP.NET, WPF, and more. The R3 2020 release also introduces updates across frameworks like Angular 10 and Vue 3.0.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced preliminary financial results for Q3 2020, indicating a revenue range of $108 - $110 million and diluted EPS between $0.50 - $0.53, surpassing previous guidance. The improved results are attributed to better-than-expected performance in several product lines and a commitment to cost management. For the full year 2020, the revenue outlook has been revised to $438 - $442 million (GAAP), including an expected contribution from the acquisition of Chef Software, which will increase revenues by $5 - $7 million but negatively impact GAAP EPS by $0.27 - $0.31.
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