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Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) is regularly featured in news coverage as a customer engagement platform that combines communications, data and AI to support real-time, personalized experiences for leading brands. News about Twilio often centers on product announcements, platform enhancements, financial results, research reports and partnerships that illustrate how the company’s technology is used in practice.
Recent press releases have highlighted Twilio’s quarterly financial results, where the company reports revenue, income from operations, cash flow and operating metrics such as Active Customer Accounts and Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate. These updates are accompanied by commentary on customer demand across segments and guidance ranges for future periods, and are typically followed by conference calls with the investment community.
Product-focused news includes announcements about Twilio Segment’s data reliability and access features, such as Granular Observability, an Alerting Hub, expanded APIs and Auto-Instrumentation, as well as the global general availability of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging through Twilio’s Programmable Messaging and Verify APIs. These stories describe how Twilio aims to support trusted, rich and interactive customer communications and provide data teams with tools to monitor and manage customer data.
Twilio also publishes research-driven news, such as the Inside the Conversational AI Revolution report, which examines how organizations and consumers view conversational AI in customer service, sales and marketing. In addition, the company announces AI Startup Searchlight Award honorees, showcasing startups that build AI-powered customer engagement experiences on Twilio’s platform.
Other news items cover marketing and brand initiatives, including a multi-year partnership with the LA Kings of the National Hockey League, where Twilio is the official away helmet partner and its technology is used to enhance fan communications. Investors and observers can use the TWLO news feed to follow these developments across financial performance, technology evolution, AI initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results on February 17, 2021, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the results with investors. A live webcast will be available on Twilio's Investor Relations website. Additionally, Twilio plans to use social media channels for disclosing material non-public information in compliance with Regulation FD. Twilio empowers developers by providing APIs that facilitate communication through voice, text, chat, video, and email.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) announces the appointment of Deval Patrick, former Massachusetts governor, to its Board of Directors. Patrick, with over 30 years in executive and public sectors, aims to enhance Twilio's customer engagement strategy. CEO Jeff Lawson highlights Patrick's leadership and social impact experience as assets for Twilio's global growth. Patrick's past initiatives in health care, energy, and education, alongside his roles at Texaco and Coca-Cola, showcase his commitment to equity. He emphasizes the importance of companies acting as forces for good in today's tech-driven world.
Twilio has successfully completed its acquisition of Segment, valued at approximately $3.2 billion in Twilio Class A common stock. This acquisition aims to enhance Twilio's Customer Engagement Platform by integrating Segment's customer data capabilities. Segment will operate as a division under its current CEO, Peter Reinhardt. The merger is expected to break down data silos, allowing businesses to create a unified view of customer interactions, thereby improving digital engagement across various channels. Twilio plans to provide financial updates in its Q4 earnings call.
Twilio reported robust financial results for Q3 2020, achieving $448.0 million in revenue, a 52% year-over-year increase. Despite a GAAP loss from operations of $112.3 million, Twilio showed a non-GAAP income of $7.3 million. The company now has over 208,000 active customer accounts, reflecting a 21% growth year-over-year. Twilio also announced plans to acquire Segment, enhancing its customer engagement platform, and completed a $1.4 billion follow-on stock offering. Revenue guidance for Q4 2020 is set at $450 - $455 million.
Twilio has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Segment for approximately $3.2 billion in Twilio Class A stock. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Twilio's Customer Engagement Platform by breaking down data silos, enabling businesses to gain a unified view of customer interactions. The transaction is anticipated to close in Q4 2020 and is expected to accelerate Twilio’s growth by expanding its total addressable market to $79 billion. The move positions Twilio to build a more personalized customer engagement experience.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) has announced the appointment of Jeremiah Brazeau as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Brazeau will oversee Twilio’s technology strategy and roadmap, consolidating architecture, platform, and data design under one leadership. His experience includes senior roles at Salesforce and Amazon Robotics, enhancing Twilio’s capability to innovate in customer engagement, particularly vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Product Officer Chee Chew expressed confidence in Brazeau's ability to drive connectivity solutions for customers.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) announced its third quarter 2020 results will be released on October 26, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will occur at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day. Investors can register for the call via the provided link, and a live webcast will be accessible on Twilio's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available until November 2, 2020. Twilio continues to enhance communication for developers globally, empowering businesses with versatile APIs for voice, text, chat, video, and email.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) has launched Microvisor, a comprehensive IoT connectivity and device management platform aimed at simplifying the development of connected devices. This platform provides essential infrastructure, enabling developers to focus on delivering unique functionalities. Key features include lifetime managed security, remote code updates, and support for various programming languages and operating systems. Microvisor aims to enhance IoT adoption by offering lower development costs and faster time to market, positioning Twilio as a leader in IoT solutions.
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) announced enhancements at SIGNAL 2020 aimed at accelerating digital transformation for enterprises amidst COVID-19. Research indicates 97% of enterprises have fast-tracked their digital strategies, with Twilio powering nearly one trillion interactions in the past year. Key highlights include new digital engagement channels, a significant spike in Twilio Video usage by over 500%, and the introduction of Twilio Frontline for field workers. The platform also launched Event Streams for real-time customer interaction data monitoring.