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Business communications service provider Dialpad Inc. today announced the launch of Dialpad Support, a complete next-generation platform that it claims will transform how businesses approach customer service. Dialpad Support had been designed to address the issue wherein modern contact centers are plagued by long …
New AI tool from Immersive Labs automates cyberthreat scenario creation
Cybersecurity training company Immersive Labs Inc. today announced the launch of AI Scenario Generator, a new capability that allows organizations to generate threat scenarios for crisis simulations to ensure their workforces are ready for the latest scripts. AI Scenario Generator is pitched as being …
Israeli cybersecurity firm Upwind reportedly in talks to raise $100M on up to $900M valuation
Israeli cybersecurity company Upwind Security Inc. is reportedly close to raising $100 million in new funding to enhance its cloud security platform and expand its market presence. According to TechCrunch, the round is being raised on a valuation of $850 million to …
Fortinet shares dip despite beating revenue and earnings estimates
Shares in Fortinet Inc. fell 5% in late trading today despite the cybersecurity company exceeding expectations on revenue and earnings in its fiscal third quarter. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, Fortinet reported adjusted earnings per share of 70 cents, up from …
Block shares slip after-hours amid mixed earnings results
Shares in Block Inc. declined slightly in after-hours trading today after the financial services company fell short on revenue in its fiscal third-quarter but reported slightly better-than-expected earnings. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, Block reported adjusted earnings per share of 88 …
Five9 shares surge over 20% following strong quarter and upgraded guidance
Shares in Five9 Inc. jumped more than 20% in late trading today after the call center software provider reported third-quarter results and guidance ahead of analyst expectations. For its fiscal third quarter ended Sept. 30, Five9 reported adjusted earnings per share of 67 cents, …
Permiso launches three open-source tools to enhance cloud security detection
Identity threat detection and response startup Permiso Security Inc. today released a suite of three open-source tools that help security teams bolster their detection capabilities for a variety of tasks. The first new open-source tool, called DetentionDodger, focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated …
Fortinet expands generative AI in cybersecurity portfolio with new FortiAI integrations
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet Inc. today announced the expansion of generative artificial intelligence capabilities across its product portfolio with the launch of two new integrations with FortiAI, its AI-powered security assistant. The new integrations start with FortiAI for FortiNDR Cloud, an integration designed to help …
Rapid7’s revenue and earnings top forecasts amid product enhancements
Shares in Rapid7 Inc. edged down slightly in late trading today despite the cybersecurity solutions provider reporting beats in revenue and earnings in its fiscal third quarter. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, Rapid7 reported adjusted earnings per share of 66 cents, …
HubSpot earnings top forecasts with 20% revenue growth and customer gains
Shares in HubSpot Inc. rose 7% in late trading today after the inbound marketing and customer relationship management company beat revenue and earnings estimates in its fiscal third quarter. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, HubSpot reported adjusted earnings per share of …