Study finds women CFOs delivered 4.5% annualized shareholder return; 83% of women finance leaders see automation enabling different expertise to enter the role, but lag in AI advancement and trust Women take ~3+ years longer to reach CFO seat, and over a third follow a non-linear path to the role Companies led by women CFOs delivered ~4.5% annualized shareholder return during their tenure Underperforming firms have seen a 10% performance uplift after appointing a woman CFO 83% of women CFOs say automation, ...

VMware Cloud Foundation to unify and secure cloud and edge operations across Walmart's infrastructure, and enable a frictionless developer experience that accelerates innovationLAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VMware Explore 2025—Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a modern private cloud and edge environment. As part of this initiative, Broadcom has been named a strategic vendor for virtualization software solutions, leve ...

WALLDORF, Germany, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the participation of its executives at the following event. This events will be webcast, and the replays will be made available shortly after the event on the SAP Investor Relations website: https://www.sap.com/investors/en/calendar.htmlGoldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, San Francisco, Dominik Asam, CFO and member of the SAP Executive Board will hold a Fireside Chat at the event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 ...

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New Tanzu Data Intelligence brings a multimodal lakehouse to GenAI application teams with predictable cost and performance and elastic scale on VMware Cloud Foundation-based private cloudsLAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VMware Explore 2025 -- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) today announced the availability of VMware Tanzu Data Intelligence, a data lakehouse platform that provides unified, low-latency access to multimodal data at scale to drive faster, more secure analytics, applications, and agent ...

Core Insights - Adobe (ADBE) and Pegasystems (PEGA) are key players in the enterprise software sector, focusing on digital transformation through cloud-supported solutions [1] - The digital transformation market is projected to reach approximately $4 trillion by 2027, with a CAGR of 16.2% from 2022 to 2027, indicating significant growth potential for both companies [2] Adobe's Position - Adobe has enhanced its AI offerings with Adobe GenStudio and Firefly Services, facilitating collaboration on marketing campaigns [3] - Tools like Acrobat AI Assistant and Adobe Express are gaining traction among business professionals, with over 700 million monthly active users reported by the end of Q2 fiscal 2025 [5] - Adobe's Digital Media Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $18.09 billion, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase, and its AI-first products are on track to exceed the $250 million ARR target by the end of fiscal 2025 [6] Pegasystems' Position - Pegasystems is experiencing strong demand for its AI-powered, cloud-based solutions, with the market expected to exceed $150 billion by 2029 [7] - The company's shift to a subscription-based model has driven a 14% year-over-year growth in Annual Contract Value (ACV) in Q2 2025, supported by the adoption of Pega GenAI Blueprint [8] - PEGA's capabilities include using agentic AI to modernize legacy systems, enhancing application development speed [9] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Adobe's fiscal 2025 earnings is $20.63 per share, indicating a 12% increase from 2024 [11] - The consensus for PEGA's 2025 earnings has risen by 5.3% to $1.98 per share, suggesting a 31.1% growth from fiscal 2024 [12] Stock Performance and Valuation - Year-to-date, Adobe shares have declined by 18.6%, while Pegasystems has seen a larger decline of 21.8% [13] - Both companies are considered overvalued, with Adobe trading at a forward Price/Sales ratio of 6.11X compared to PEGA's 5.13X [16] Investment Outlook - Adobe's focus on monetizing its AI tools positions it favorably for investors, while PEGA's valuation concerns present risks [19] - Currently, Adobe holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), while Pegasystems has a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating a stronger investment case for Adobe [19]

Dayforce Stockholders to Receive US$70 Per Share in Cash, a 32% Premium to the Unaffected Share Price Transaction Aims to Accelerate Dayforce's Growth, Customer Value, and AI Leadership in HCM MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. ("Dayforce" or the "Company") (NYSE:DAY) (TSX:DAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, to become a p ...

整理 | 褚杏娟、核子可乐 作为老牌企业软件巨头 IgniteTech 公司 CEO，Eric Vaughan 在回顾自己数十年职业生涯中最激进的决策时，仍然意志坚定、毫不动摇。 2023 年，他全力推动 IgniteTech 公司向 AI first 转型，为此不惜解雇了 80% 的员工。Vaughan 对自己的判断深信不疑。如果有必要，他愿意再来一次 吗？"当然，而且毫不犹豫。" "我并不为此骄傲，也不高兴，这和最初的设想完全不同，但有些人拒绝改变、有些人敷衍尝试、有些人能力不足又不愿学习，所以我们不得不彻底改 变。现在 80% 的员工是新人，这也是为什么说我们是 '30 年老牌企业软件公司里的 AI 初创公司'。"Vaughan 说道。 但他不建议其他人盲目效仿。"我不建议这么干，毕竟我们的目标并不是换人，而且执行的难度也很大。相反，组织真正需要的是让每个人心往一处想、 劲往一处使，这也是达成 AI 转型目标的唯一路径"。 五个季度下来，尽管在现有团队上做了大量投入，但公司最终还是替换了将近 80% 的员工。当时 Vaughan 认为，这不是裁员，而是在引入那些真正拥抱 AI-first 愿景的人。 V ...

Core Insights - The AI+SaaS golden decade is recognized as a significant opportunity for the enterprise management SaaS software industry, which is expected to rapidly adopt AI capabilities [1] - By 2030, it is projected that AI revenue will reach or exceed 30% of the overall revenue for companies [1] - The introduction of the DeepSeek open-source model has significantly reduced AI development costs, leading to intensified market competition and potential product homogenization [1] Company Strategies - Data security and reliable business data hosting are emphasized as critical factors for companies to find trustworthy partners to ensure data safety while advancing business [1] - The integration of data products and AI platform foundations is identified as a key competitive advantage for companies like Kingdee [1] Industry Competition - Future competition in the ERP industry is expected to focus on product development capabilities, industry know-how accumulation, and ecosystem integration [1]

Summary of Pegasystems (PEGA) FY Conference Call - August 13, 2025 Company Overview - **Company**: Pegasystems (PEGA) - **Industry**: Workflow and work automation technology - **Key Focus**: Helping large organizations modernize their workflow applications and transition to cloud-based solutions [3][4][5] Core Insights and Arguments - **Market Position**: Pegasystems targets large companies, typically those with revenues above $1 billion, which often manage thousands of applications [3][4] - **Transition to Cloud**: The company has shifted from a perpetual license model to a recurring subscription model, with over 50% of clients now on Pega Cloud, up from less than 5% seven years ago [5][6] - **ACV Growth**: Annual Contract Value (ACV) grew by 14% year-over-year in constant currency, with Pega Cloud's ACV growing 25% year-over-year [8][15] - **Total Addressable Market**: The total addressable market is estimated to be around $100 billion annually, with significant opportunities for growth as many clients still rely on legacy systems [11][12][14] - **Legacy System Challenges**: Many clients face issues with outdated applications that are costly to maintain and unable to leverage modern technologies like GenAI [12][13][18][60] Financial Performance - **Free Cash Flow**: The company generated $286 million in free cash flow in the first half of 2025, ahead of expectations, with a guidance of $440 million for the year [24][26] - **Tax Benefits**: Recent legislative changes allow for immediate expensing of R&D, potentially increasing free cash flow by $25 to $30 million in 2025 and 2026 [28][29] Sales and Marketing Strategy - **Sales Organization Changes**: Significant restructuring of the sales organization occurred in late 2022 and early 2023 to improve efficiency and target the right organizations [35][36] - **Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)**: The company aims to achieve a CAC ratio of 2 to 2.5, indicating a focus on efficient sales growth [38][39] Generative AI Integration - **Pega GenAI Blueprint**: A new solution designed to accelerate application design and development using GenAI, which is provided free to clients to encourage adoption [41][42][48] - **Market Impact**: Early indications show that GenAI Blueprint is positively impacting client engagement and sales momentum [50] Legacy Transformation Opportunity - **Market Potential**: The majority of clients are still in the early stages of cloud migration, with estimates suggesting they are only 10-25% through their journey [58][59] - **Long-Term Strategy**: Pegasystems aims to assist clients in overcoming legacy debt and modernizing their applications efficiently [60] Conclusion - **Future Outlook**: Pegasystems is well-positioned to capitalize on the significant market opportunities presented by the need for modernization and cloud migration among large enterprises, with a strong focus on leveraging GenAI to enhance their offerings and client engagement [11][12][14][50][60]