Akamai Identified as a Leader in DDoS Services by Independent Research Firm
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 23, 5:30AM CDT
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, today announced the company has been identified by Forrester Research, Inc. as a Leader in The Forrester Wave(TM): DDoS Services Providers, Q3 20151. Akamai received the highest score in Market Presence and tied for the highest score in Strategy.
AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76)
Cramer -- 'Don't Not Own Apple,' but Wait a Bit to Buy Facebook
at The Street - Wed Jul 22, 2:13PM CDT
With Apple trading lower following its latest quarterly results, many Twitter questioners wanted Jim Cramer's views about whether stock in the world's largest-cap company is a buy, sell or hold.
AMBA: 122.99 (+0.49), GPRO: 63.95 (+2.27), CYBR: 61.72 (+4.22), FB: 95.44 (-1.60), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), C: 59.87 (-0.47), BAC: 18.18 (-0.27), TWTR: 36.19 (+0.10), PANW: 197.09 (+4.69), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)
Service Delivery Platforms Market Report 2015: Details of 2014 Worldwide Market Shares
M2 - Wed Jul 22, 11:07AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8623jq/service_delivery) has announced the addition of the "Service Delivery Platforms: Worldwide Market Shares 2014 " report to their offering. LTE's impact on the overall service delivery platform (SDP) market increased, first in subscriber data management (SDM), then policy management (PM), followed by mobile content management and delivery (CMD), and finally, telecoms application servers (TAS) for mobile data and VoLTE services. Virtualised SDPs were being introduced in 2014. China had the highest revenue growth in 2014, followed by North America and the Middle East, as a result of LTE-related services. Huawei enjoyed the highest year-on-year revenue growth, but the top-five SDP vendors were unchanged. Amdocs returned to the top six, thanks to a severe decline in Cisco's fixed CMD (FCMD). This Market Share Report Provides: - Detailed market share data for the SDP market overall and four sub-segments: - Telecoms application servers (TAS) - Content management and delivery (CMD), including fixed (FCMD) and mobile (MCMD) - Policy management (PM) - Subscriber data management (SDM) - A year-on-year comparison of the market shares in 2013 and 2014 - A summary of key market developments in the market overall and each sub-segment - Detailed vendor profiles in this market and summaries of other players. Other significant vendors identified by SDP market sub-segments: TAS - Comverse - GENBAND - Intel - Mitel Networks (Mavenir Systems) - Metaswitch Networks - OpenCloud - ZTE CMD - Akamai Technologies - Anevia - Citrix Systems - Envivio - F5 Networks - NEC/NetCracker Technology - Voltari - ZTE PM - Comptel - Comverse - CSG International - NEC/NetCracker Technology - Openwave Mobility - Orga Systems (now Redknee) - Sandvine - ZTE SDM - Elitecore Technologies - Gemalto - Openwave Mobility - SecureKey Technologies - UnboundID - ZTE For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/86...e_delivery
MVNR: 17.50 (+0.03), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), FFIV: 127.68 (+9.18), MITL: 9.06 (-0.14), CTXS: 69.66 (+0.33)
F5 Networks Q3 Revenue, Profit Growth Seen Slowing
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jul 21, 8:47AM CDT
F5 Networks' (FFIV) earnings and revenue growth are expected to slow in fiscal Q3 as analysts await commentary from new CEO Manny Rivelo on the company's earnings conference call. Seattle-based F5 is slated to report June-quarter earnings after the...
RAX: 35.69 (-0.21), EQIX: 269.39 (-0.16), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), FFIV: 127.68 (+9.18), ATEN: 5.24 (+0.01), BRCD: 10.19 (unch), CTXS: 69.66 (+0.33), CSCO: 28.01 (+0.48)
Akamai and Telecom Italia Enter Into Partnership to Offer Content Delivery and Web Optimization Solutions
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 21, 6:19AM CDT
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) and Telecom Italia today announced a partnership agreement to offer Content Delivery Network and web optimization services and solutions to Italian companies.
AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76)
Risks and Rewards; Oil Optimism; and the Winners Portfolio Managers Are Missing: Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
at The Street - Fri Jul 17, 8:00PM CDT
Catch up on Jim Cramer's ideas from this past week as he talks about this perilous market, why oil bears are wrong, and which sectors portfolio managers fear, but shouldn't.
BOFI: 116.98 (-1.52), MDLZ: 42.12 (-0.13), EA: 71.81 (-1.11), CAG: 44.00 (-0.16), DAL: 45.16 (-0.06), C: 59.87 (-0.47), INTC: 28.59 (-0.01), ADBE: 80.64 (-0.09), PEP: 96.87 (-0.30), RCL: 83.17 (-1.73), NOW: 78.02 (+0.17), JPM: 69.64 (-0.44), IBM: 161.73 (+1.38), VAC: 83.55 (-8.21), RCPT: 228.27 (-0.13), ABBV: 70.52 (-0.04), MSFT: 46.11 (+0.57), ACN: 102.42 (+0.09), AMZN: 482.18 (-6.09), ABT: 51.20 (+0.22), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), FB: 95.44 (-1.60), GME: 46.94 (-0.26), PFE: 34.78 (-0.10), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), WFC: 58.21 (-0.31), BAC: 18.18 (-0.27), BMY: 68.24 (-1.13), GSK: 42.00 (-0.30), CSX: 30.85 (-0.72), HPQ: 31.23 (+0.46), ORCL: 39.00 (-0.42), CELG: 139.01 (+0.75), NFLX: 110.10 (-1.40), GS: 211.05 (-2.20), MRK: 58.07 (-0.06), RHT: 79.34 (-0.07), DATA: 127.27 (-1.47), GIS: 57.08 (-0.55), CRM: 72.21 (-1.66)
Google Q2 Earnings Missed, So Why Are Shares Soaring? - Analyst Blog
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 17, 8:30AM CDT
Google's (GOOGL) second-quarter earnings of $4.93 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 52 cents, on revenue that met expectations.
LC: 14.83 (-0.07), RAX: 35.69 (-0.21), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37)
SolarWinds Stock Dives On Revenue Miss, Weak Guidance Weak
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 16, 4:10PM CDT
SolarWinds (SWI) reported Q2 revenue that missed views and issued current quarter EPS and revenue guidance that fell short of expectations, sending the IT software maker's stock down. SolarWinds stock tumbled 10.7% to 42 in late trading in the stock...
SWI: 36.34 (-1.05), EQIX: 269.39 (-0.16), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), FFIV: 127.68 (+9.18)
How Will Microsoft Windows 10 Free Upgrade Impact Intel? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 15, 3:01PM CDT
Microsoft (MSFT) has already announced that it will be free for many current Windows users. Though it is a terrific bit of news for users, for the PC industry and giant chipmaker Intel (INTC), this may be a concern.
BIDU: 207.63 (+1.89), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), MSFT: 46.11 (+0.57), INTC: 28.59 (-0.01)
Community Cloud - Global Strategic Business Report 2015: Community Cloud Brings a New Dimension to Cloud Computing Landscape
M2 - Wed Jul 15, 6:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nhc5lk/community_cloud) has announced the addition of the "Community Cloud - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Community Cloud in US$ Thousands. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 50 companies including many key and niche players such as - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (USA) - Amadeusit Group SA (Spain) - Amazon Web Services, Inc. (USA) - Atos S.E. (France) - CA Technologies, Inc. (USA) - CFN Services, Inc. (USA) - Cisco Systems, Inc. (USA) - Clear Government Solutions, Inc. (USA) - Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) (USA) - Dell Inc. (USA) - EMC Corporation (USA) - Google Inc. (USA) - IBM (USA) - International Game Technology (IGT) (USA) - Inetu INC. (USA) - Microsoft Corporation (USA) - NueHealth Inc. (USA) - Optum, Inc. (USA) - Rackspace Inc. (USA) - Salesforce.com, Inc. (USA) - VMware (USA) Key Topics Covered: 1. MARKET OVERVIEW 2. MARKET TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS 3. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 4. SERVICE INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS 5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 50 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 51) - The United States (37) - Europe (11) - - France (1) - - Germany (1) - - The United Kingdom (6) - - Spain (1) - - Rest of Europe (2) - Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2) - Middle East (1) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nh...nity_cloud
CSC: 66.55 (-0.08), IBM: 161.73 (+1.38), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), EMC: 25.97 (+0.59), MSFT: 46.11 (+0.57), CSCO: 28.01 (+0.48), CRM: 72.21 (-1.66)
Google to Pump in $100M in Security Firm CrowdStrike? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 13, 3:15PM CDT
Google Inc.'s (GOOGL) investment arm - Google Capital - is reportedly investing $100 million in CrowdStrike, a cyber-security startup.
LC: 14.83 (-0.07), BIDU: 207.63 (+1.89), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37)
Facebook to Offer Music Videos, Should YouTube Worry? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 13, 12:40PM CDT
Facebook, Inc. (FB) is reportedly mulling over the addition of music videos to users' news feeds.
FB: 95.44 (-1.60), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)
Google to Expand Data Center in Lithia Springs, Georgia - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 13, 12:30PM CDT
According to a recent public filing, Google Inc. (GOOGL) plans to invest in an 808,355-square-foot data center in Lithia Springs, GA. The facility will cater to the surge in Internet usage and the demand for data storage capacity.
LC: 14.83 (-0.07), BIDU: 207.63 (+1.89), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37)
The Stock Market Is Treacherous, Perilous, and Ultra-Rewarding
at The Street - Mon Jul 13, 5:13AM CDT
This market is almost entirely special situation.
BOFI: 116.98 (-1.52), ABT: 51.20 (+0.22), AMZN: 482.18 (-6.09), MDLZ: 42.12 (-0.13), EA: 71.81 (-1.11), CAG: 44.00 (-0.16), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GME: 46.94 (-0.26), DIS: 118.80 (-0.53), BMY: 68.24 (-1.13), ADBE: 80.64 (-0.09), NFLX: 110.10 (-1.40), RCL: 83.17 (-1.73), VAC: 83.55 (-8.21), RHT: 79.34 (-0.07), ABBV: 70.52 (-0.04), GIS: 57.08 (-0.55), ACN: 102.42 (+0.09)
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Available to Office 365 Users - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 10, 12:50PM CDT
Microsoft (MSFT) has officially rolled out the new version of its productivity suite called Office 2016. for Mac. It is available in 139 countries and 16 languages.
AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), MSFT: 46.11 (+0.57), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)
Sohu.com (SOHU) in Focus: Stock Jumps 8.8% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 10, 8:18AM CDT
Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 9% on the day.
AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), SOHU: 46.20 (unch)
FLIR Systems Secures $19.5M US Homeland Security Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 08, 2:25PM CDT
Premium technology company FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) lately secured a $19.5-million deal from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
FLIR: 29.87 (unch), AME: 55.15 (+0.14), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), LLL: 121.93 (+0.18)
Renewable Energy to Drive Facebook's Texas Data Center - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 08, 9:20AM CDT
Facebook, Inc. (FB) is increasing its efforts to deploy more renewable energy for powering its operations.
FB: 95.44 (-1.60), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)
Priceline Buys Stake Worth $60M in Brazilian Travel Website - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 08, 9:10AM CDT
Priceline.com (PCLN) has entered into a strategic partnership with Brazilian online travel company, Hotel Urbano ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The partnership will begin immediately.
LC: 14.83 (-0.07), BIDU: 207.63 (+1.89), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), PCLN: 1,228.96 (-5.01)
Google (GOOGL) Expands Self Driving Car Program to Austin - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 08, 8:30AM CDT
Google Inc. (GOOGL) has started testing its self-driving cars beyond California and the new testing area is Austin, TX. Google's Lexus RX450h SUVs have already hit the Austin roads, with safety drivers on board.
BIDU: 207.63 (+1.89), AKAM: 73.51 (+0.76), GOOGL: 674.73 (-20.37), AAPL: 125.16 (-0.06)