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F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is a technology company that describes itself as a global leader in delivering and securing applications and APIs across on-premises, cloud, edge, and hybrid multicloud environments. The F5 news stream highlights how the company evolves its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), BIG-IP, NGINX-based services, and Distributed Cloud Services to address modern application, API, and AI requirements.
Recent news releases feature product launches such as BIG-IP v21.0, which F5 characterizes as its most secure BIG-IP release, built to support AI data delivery and S3 data workflows, and F5 NGINXaaS for Google Cloud, a fully managed, cloud-native application delivery-as-a-service solution developed with Google Cloud. Other announcements cover AI-focused offerings like F5 AI Guardrails and F5 AI Red Team, which the company positions as runtime protection and adversarial testing capabilities for enterprise AI systems.
F5’s news also includes updates on its Distributed Cloud Services for API discovery, threat detection, and bot defense, as well as strategic collaborations with companies such as NetApp and CrowdStrike. These items describe joint efforts to enhance AI data delivery, support post-quantum cryptography scenarios, and embed CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor and OverWatch Threat Hunting into F5 BIG-IP. Investors and technology professionals can also find notices about upcoming earnings releases and participation in financial conferences.
By following FFIV news, readers can monitor how F5 develops its platform strategy, responds to cybersecurity challenges, and expands its partner ecosystem around application delivery, security, and AI-related capabilities. This page aggregates company-issued press releases and related updates for ongoing insight into F5’s activities.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced a collaboration with Intel to enhance the security and delivery of AI services. The joint solution combines F5's NGINX Plus with Intel's OpenVINO toolkit and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) to provide robust protection, scalability, and performance for AI inference.
Key features of this collaboration include:
- NGINX Plus managing traffic, ensuring high availability, and providing active health checks
- OpenVINO toolkit optimizing AI model inference
- Intel IPUs offloading infrastructure services to free up resources
- Enhanced security through SSL termination and mTLS encryption
This solution is particularly beneficial for edge applications, content delivery networks, and distributed microservices deployments. It aims to enable enterprises to securely deliver AI services with improved simplicity and performance at scale.
F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index report reveals critical insights into enterprise digital transformation efforts globally, highlighting the pivotal role of generative AI in driving digital maturity. Key findings include:
29% of organizations are considered 'doers' in digital transformation, up from 4% last year. 82% of 'doers' operate hybrid applications, indicating advanced AI integration. 97% of digitally mature organizations have adopted or plan to adopt Site Reliability Engineering practices. 92% of mature organizations have implemented zero trust principles.
The report emphasizes the importance of modernizing enterprise architectures, enhancing automation, and improving data management to leverage AI effectively. It categorizes organizations as 'doers', 'dabblers', and 'dawdlers' based on their digital transformation progress, providing a roadmap for achieving digital maturity in the era of AI-driven innovation.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) reported strong Q3 FY2024 results, with revenue of $695 million at the top end of guidance. Software revenue grew 3% to $179 million, while systems revenue declined 16% to $130 million. Global services revenue increased 3% to $387 million. GAAP net income rose to $144 million ($2.44 per share), up from $89 million ($1.48 per share) in Q3 FY2023. Non-GAAP net income reached $199 million ($3.36 per share), compared to $194 million ($3.21 per share) last year.
F5 raised its FY2024 outlook, expecting revenue of approximately $2.8 billion and 12% non-GAAP EPS growth. The company's strong performance is driven by software growth, global services expansion, and operational discipline. F5 is positioning itself as a key partner for large enterprises modernizing IT infrastructure and preparing for AI integration at scale.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) is reinforcing its leadership in multicloud networking through new technology partnerships and customer success stories. The multicloud networking market is projected to reach $10.16 billion by 2028. F5’s Distributed Cloud Services are designed to simplify and secure the connectivity of applications and APIs across various environments. Key partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, and Console Connect enhance data mobility, security, and network reach, addressing enterprise challenges in multicloud environments. Customers like Ailos Cooperative, Grupo Élève, McGraw Hill, and the Scottish Government have successfully leveraged F5’s solutions to enhance security, performance, and management of their digital assets.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results on Monday, July 29, 2024, after market close.
The company will host a live webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results with investors and analysts.
The webcast can be accessed through the investor relations section of F5's website, with an audio-only version available via specified phone numbers for U.S., Canada, and international listeners.
The webcast will be recorded, and replays will be accessible via both the website and phone until July 30, 2024, using meeting ID 13747602.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) released its 2024 State of AI Application Strategy Report, revealing that 75% of enterprises are adopting AI, despite 72% facing significant data quality issues and challenges in scaling data practices. The report underscores the critical role of data governance and security in successful AI deployment. Although generative AI is seen as an exciting trend, only 24% of organizations have implemented it at scale. Key hurdles include the high cost of compute (62%), model security (57%), and performance issues (55%). Additionally, 72% struggle with data quality, and 53% lack AI and data skillsets. Cybersecurity remains a principal concern, with 42% using or planning to use API security, 41% monitoring tools, 39% DDoS protection, and 38% bot protection.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Cloud WAAP CyberRisk Validation Report by SecureIQLab. The report highlights F5's Distributed Cloud WAAP for its superior security efficacy and operational efficiency compared to 12 other enterprise-class WAAP solutions. F5 scored a Complete Security Score of 98.54% and an Operational Efficiency Rating of 93%, ranking among the top performers. The solution provides effective integration of API discovery, OWASP API protection, DDoS, and bot mitigation, with a focus on AI-ready app and API security. F5 also achieved the 'Secure by Design' rating with a perfect score in the WAAP vulnerability assessment.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced its participation in the Bank of America Securities 2024 Global Technology Conference. The company's fireside chat will be webcast live at 2:20 p.m. ET on June 5, 2024. Interested parties can access the live webcast through F5’s Investor Relations section or via a provided link. An archived version will also be available post-event.
F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) is set to take part in the J.P. Morgan 52nd Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference. The event will feature a fireside chat presentation by F5, which will be webcast live starting at 3:50 p.m. ET on Monday, May 20, 2024. Interested parties can view the live webcast through the Investor Relations section of F5's website or through a provided link. Additionally, an archived version of the webcast will be available for future viewing on the same platform.
F5 has been recognized as a visionary in API security by Enterprise Management Associates, praising their F5 Distributed Cloud Web App and API Protection (WAAP) for its holistic approach to API and application security. This recognition comes ahead of the RSA Conference in May 2024, where F5's solutions will be showcased.