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Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS) is a provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and other coverage related to Progress, giving readers a central view of how the business evolves across its product portfolio and markets.
According to the company’s own descriptions, Progress focuses on software that helps customers develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and personalized digital experiences. News about Progress often highlights updates to its digital experience platforms, such as Sitefinity and Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, where the company has introduced retrieval-augmented generation capabilities and dynamically generated digital experiences driven by trusted AI.
Progress also regularly reports on enhancements to its developer tools, including Telerik and Kendo UI, where it has added features like the Agentic UI Generator and AI coding assistants. These announcements provide insight into how Progress is embedding AI into application development workflows and user interface components.
Other recurring news themes include launches and updates for data and AI platforms such as Progress Agentic RAG and Progress Data Platform, new offerings in managed file transfer like Automate MFT, and developments at Progress Federal Solutions, the subsidiary focused on U.S. federal and public sector customers. Financial results, guidance updates and capital structure developments are reported through earnings releases and Form 8-K filings that are often accompanied by press releases.
Investors, developers, partners and customers can use this page to follow Progress Software’s product announcements, AI initiatives, platform enhancements, federal sector milestones and financial disclosures over time.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched MOVEit Cloud, a cloud-based Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, available on Microsoft Azure for businesses in the UK and Australia. This offering is designed to aid compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA, especially post-Brexit. MOVEit Cloud is compliant with PCI, SOC 2 type 2, and HIPAA standards, ensuring data security during transfers. The service allows organizations to maintain control and visibility over file transfers while benefiting from reduced latency and enhanced security.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) recently announced the winners of its global hackathon, The Worthy Web, which ran from April 7 to May 24, 2021. The event attracted 1,200 developers from 83 countries, yielding 52 innovative projects aimed at benefiting humanity. Participants competed for $40,000 in cash and prizes across nine categories. The winning projects included applications focused on blood donation, environmentalism, and corporate social responsibility, demonstrating Progress' commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has expanded its Women in STEM scholarship series to India, introducing the Progress Software Akanksha Scholarship for Women in STEM, offering a $2,000 renewable scholarship for women pursuing degrees in computer science and related fields. This addition raises annual contributions to over $30,000. The company also announced the 2021 recipient of the Mary Székely Scholarship, Gavriela Tejedor Meyers, who will study at Wesleyan University. These initiatives highlight Progress's commitment to supporting women in technology both in the U.S. and globally.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announces that its MOVEit file transfer solution has achieved major recognition in G2’s Summer 2021 Grid Report, named a top Leader in Managed File Transfer with 21 awards including Easiest to Use and Best ROI. MOVEit also secured a Gold Medal at the SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant Awards for its exceptional user ratings. The solution, noted for ease of deployment and reliability, responds to increased electronic data exchange demands during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring secure and compliant data handling.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) will host the Exceed DXpectations Masterclass, a free two-day virtual event for experience makers on June 29-30, 2021. Industry leaders from organizations like the World Health Organization and National PTA will discuss strategies for digital transformation and enhancing user experiences. Key topics include leveraging digital experiences, future of search, and maximizing engagement. The event aims to equip participants with insights to create superior digital experiences in a post-COVID world.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported strong Q2 2021 results, exceeding revenue and earnings guidance. Revenue reached $122.5 million, a 22% year-over-year increase, with Non-GAAP revenue at $129.2 million, up 26%. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) was $437 million, reflecting a 23% increase. Despite a 19% drop in diluted EPS to $0.30, Non-GAAP EPS rose 30% to $0.82. The company announced a $250 million share repurchase program and raised its full-year guidance, anticipating revenue between $503-509 million.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced enhanced digital marketing capabilities in the latest release of Progress® Sitefinity Insight, a SaaS analytics and optimization system. These updates aim to support marketers adapting to the post-COVID landscape, providing real-time data for personalized campaigns. Key features include advanced conversion attribution modeling, lead scoring rules, and audience intelligence. Alongside Sitefinity Insight, Progress also introduced simplified domain management in Sitefinity Cloud, a PaaS that improves operational efficiency.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has announced that it will recognize Juneteenth as an annual paid holiday for all U.S. employees, starting June 18, 2021. This decision reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts towards equity and justice in America. Dr. Shirley Knowles, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, highlighted the significance of this day in celebrating Black culture and achievements. The company supports diversity through various initiatives, including Employee Resource Groups and partnerships with organizations promoting social justice.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced significant recognition as a leader in DevOps and DevSecOps from prominent analysts including GigaOm, Kisaco Research, and Constellation Research. These accolades highlight Progress's success post-acquisition of Chef in enhancing its product portfolio. Notably, Chef Compliance garnered acclaim from GigaOm for its continuous compliance capabilities. This acknowledgment reflects customer confidence and positions Progress favorably amidst ongoing digital transformations.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) will release its fiscal second quarter financial results on June 24, 2021, after market close. The quarter ended on May 31, 2021. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Interested parties can join the call via investors.progress.com or by dialing 800-458-4121, with a passcode of 3588537. Archived materials will be available post-call on the Progress Investor Relations page.