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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) is hosting two webinars in November to help developers utilize the newly released .NET 5 platform. The first, 'The Future of Desktop Webinar', is on Nov. 5, focusing on desktop application development. The second, 'The State of .NET Webinar', takes place on Nov. 19, addressing new tooling and performance insights for .NET 5. Progress has been proactive in supporting .NET advancements, already integrating .NET 5 into its development tools, including Telerik UI for various platforms, enhancing developer productivity and application efficiency.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced new innovations to enhance the adoption of its Chef DevSecOps portfolio for application development. Key updates include Chef Infrastructure Management, which improves secure infrastructure management and reduces upgrade times; Chef App Delivery, enabling 90% faster application deployment; and compliance enhancements for cloud resource scanning. Additionally, the new 'Learn Chef' skills validation program aims to expedite user training and skill acquisition. These initiatives support broader enterprise adoption and accelerate Progress’ growth in the DevSecOps market.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has announced that the Danville Area School District (DASD) in Pennsylvania implemented WhatsUp Gold for effective network monitoring amid the challenges of remote learning. The software supports 2,500 users and tracks 600GB of daily network traffic. Key benefits include easy implementation, comprehensive network visibility, and the ability to proactively manage devices. The IT team reports enhanced confidence in handling increased network demands as DASD transitions to a hybrid learning model.
On October 20, 2020, Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announced the launch of new DataDirect connectors aimed at bridging data gaps for marketing effectiveness. These connectors facilitate access to data across popular platforms like Google Analytics, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Oracle Eloqua, enabling near real-time insights into campaign performance. Designed to ease the burden on IT and marketing teams, they reduce the time spent on data discovery and custom coding, thus enhancing productivity and decision-making capabilities.
Progress announced a significant upgrade to its OpenEdge development platform, improving data throughput speed by 3x and enhancing security and scalability. This upgrade, utilized by Constellation Financial Software, transitions their Lease & Loan Portfolio Management solution from Win32 to a web-based application, meeting the demand for fast and secure services in the financial sector. The new features include multi-threaded database capabilities and robust security with OpenSSL and Spring Security, ensuring the application can handle increased loads efficiently.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) announces its DevReach conference, expecting over 1,600 software professionals to attend. The event will be held virtually from October 19-23 and streamed live on Twitch. Registration is free. Attendees will engage in live coding with industry experts, recognize community contributions, and participate in exclusive VR social events. Director of Developer Relations, Sara Faatz, emphasizes the importance of community connection during this virtual format. The conference aims to foster interaction and share the latest development trends.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has successfully acquired Chef Software for $220 million in cash, enhancing its position in the DevOps and DevSecOps markets. This acquisition aims to bolster Progress's offerings in application automation and compliance across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. CEO Yogesh Gupta expressed confidence that Chef will contribute positively to their growth strategy, starting from Q1 FY2021, with expected accretive effects on earnings per share and cash flow. The acquisition follows Progress's previous purchase of Ipswitch in 2019.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) has launched Progress Fiddler™ Everywhere, a web debugging proxy tool supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. This tool enhances API management, allowing developers to capture all HTTP(S) traffic, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate efficiently across teams. The updated interface simplifies usage while new sharing features enable easy communication and resolution of tasks among developers. Fiddler's product line also includes Fiddler Classic, FiddlerCore, Fiddler Cap, and Fiddler Jam, catering to various development needs.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported Q3 2020 revenues of $109.7 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, exceeding previous guidance. Non-GAAP revenue of $110.9 million fell 4%. The company achieved a remarkable 77% increase in diluted EPS, reaching $0.53, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 4% to $0.78. Progress announced plans to acquire Chef Software, enhancing its growth strategy. The updated guidance projects FY 2020 revenue between $433-$443 million and diluted EPS of $2.82-$2.86, reflecting resilience amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS) reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending August 31, 2020, showcasing revenue of $109.7 million, a 3% year-over-year increase, but Non-GAAP revenue of $110.9 million, reflecting a 4% decline. Diluted EPS rose to $0.53, up 77% from last year. The operating margin stood at 30%, with a non-GAAP margin of 42%. Progress announced the pending acquisition of Chef Software while raising its 2020 revenue and EPS outlook due to strong performance amidst COVID-19 challenges.