SALT LAKE CITY, UT, ROCHESTER, NY, MONTREAL, LONDON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CallTower, a global leader in delivering unified communications, contact center, and collaboration solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Entra Sync, an advanced provisioning and management platform built to automate and simplify the Microsoft Teams experience for IT administrators and communication professionals. Entra Sync serves as a “mission control center” for Microsoft Teams user management, offering a seamle ...

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Group 1 - CallTower has been awarded the 2025 We Love Tech Awards in the SaaS/UCaaS/XaaS category for its Microsoft Teams GCC High solution, highlighting its leadership in communication technologies [1][3] - The We Love Tech Awards recognize innovative companies and products that are shaping the future of enterprise technology across various sectors, including AI, Cloud, and SaaS [2] - CallTower's Microsoft Teams GCC High is a secure collaboration platform designed for government agencies, ensuring compliance with strict regulations such as CMMC [3] Group 2 - CallTower's Genesys Cloud Contact Center was also recognized as a finalist, showcasing its capabilities in AI-driven customer interactions across multiple channels [3] - The company emphasizes its commitment to security, compliance, and user experience in its communication solutions, as stated by its Chief Revenue Officer [4] - In 2025, CallTower acquired Inoria, enhancing its CCaaS and CX capabilities, and providing advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions for contact center operations [6] Group 3 - CallTower has been a leader in enterprise-class cloud communications since 2002, offering solutions that integrate advanced technologies like Microsoft Teams and AI-powered contact centers [5] - The company focuses on delivering seamless connectivity and operational efficiency tailored to the needs of enterprises globally [5][7]

It didn’t really need much boosting, but Microsoft Corporation NASDAQ: MSFT stock got more good news in a week when the market is looking for direction. The latest catalyst for the stock is news that the company is likely to avoid fines from the European Union’s (EU) antitrust case regarding Microsoft Teams. Microsoft TodayMSFTMicrosoft$453.14 -5.03 (-1.10%) 52-Week Range$344.79▼$468.35Dividend Yield0.73%P/E Ratio36.41Price Target$512.63Add to WatchlistAt issue were allegations that Microsoft had abused it ...

Core Insights - 8x8, Inc. reported accelerated growth in core service revenue and record cash generation for FY2025, with significant advancements in platform innovation and customer upgrades [2][3] - The company achieved $63.6 million in operating cash flow for FY2025, marking the highest consecutive two-year period of non-GAAP operating cash flow in its history [1][5] Financial Performance - In Q4 FY2025, operating cash flow reached $5.9 million, contributing to a two-year total of over $142 million [1][5] - Year-over-year quarterly service revenue growth accelerated to 4.6% in Q4 FY2025, up from 2.7% in Q3, with annual growth for the segment reaching 2.8% [3][4] - Net debt to trailing twelve-month EBITDA improved to 2.7x, down from over 6x in Q2 2023, with over $209 million in debt principal retired since August 2022 [5][6] Product and Market Strategy - The number of customers using three or more products increased by 13% year-over-year to over 700 in Q4 FY2025, indicating improved customer retention [7][8] - The company introduced AI integrations and saw a 72% surge in Microsoft Teams integration license sales, with over 550,000 cumulative seats deployed [7][9] - 8x8 is the first contact center provider to fully integrate rich communication services, enhancing its competitive differentiation [9][10] Future Outlook - Management projects total revenue for FY2026 to be between $702 million and $724 million, with anticipated non-GAAP operating income of $67.5 million at the midpoint [11] - The company expects to achieve high single-digit service revenue growth and double-digit operating margins by FY2028, with risks from the Fuze platform migration diminishing [11]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q4 was $177 million, near the midpoint of guidance, while service revenue totaled $171.6 million, also near the midpoint of guidance [29] - Year-over-year growth in service revenue, excluding Fuse customers, accelerated to 4.6% from 2.7% in Q3, marking the highest growth rate in 10 quarters [10] - For fiscal year 2025, service revenue excluding Fuse customers grew 2.8%, compared to 1.8% in fiscal year 2024 [10] - Gross margin for the quarter was 69%, at the low end of guidance, driven by a revenue mix with lower margin platform usage revenue growing to approximately 13.5% of total revenue [30] - Operating margin was 10%, at the high end of guidance, with stock-based compensation declining to 4.6% of total revenue, a multiyear low [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of customers with three or more products increased 13% year-over-year to over 700 customers, indicating successful cross-selling [11] - Sales of Microsoft Teams integration saw new license sales up 72% in Q4, with cumulative licenses sold growing 30% year-over-year to over 550,000 seats [12] - The transition from the legacy Fuse platform is on track, with remaining revenue from Fuse customers reduced to under 5% of service revenue, down from approximately 11% in Q4 2024 [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a shift in the economic picture due to recent tariff actions and global uncertainty, impacting sales cycles and spending [7] - The U.S. market experienced some chaos in March and April, with elongated deal cycles, while the rest of the world continued to perform steadily [44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a durable, cash-generative business that creates long-term value, emphasizing disciplined execution and platform innovation [7] - A massive transformation began in fiscal year 2023, with a clear plan to fix the financial model, invest in innovation, and improve customer experience outcomes [9] - The go-to-market model has been rebuilt around solution selling and partner enablement, with ongoing adjustments to improve performance [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's future, citing a solid foundation for growth and the expectation of high single-digit revenue growth and double-digit operating margins in the coming years [25] - The company anticipates that the headwinds from the Fuse platform will lessen significantly in fiscal year 2027, allowing for improved growth rates [25] - Management remains realistic about challenges ahead but sees signs of a tailwind, with growth accelerating in the core business [24] Other Important Information - The combined cash flow from operations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 is the highest in the company's history, representing over half of its market capitalization [10] - The company has made significant progress in debt reduction, with over $209 million reduced since August 2022, enhancing financial flexibility [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you hearing from your field reps regarding macro impacts? - Management noted elongated deal cycles and some shrinking depending on urgency, with a calmer environment in May compared to earlier months [42][43] Question: Can you clarify the status of your go-to-market changes? - The company is approximately 60-70% through the go-to-market rebuild, focusing on solution selling and fine-tuning processes [46] Question: What is the adjusted service revenue growth forecast for fiscal year 2026, excluding Fuse? - The company expects positive growth rates for fiscal year 2026, with the headwinds from Fuse expected to diminish [48][52] Question: What is driving the expected high single-digit growth by fiscal year 2028? - Growth is anticipated from increased multi-product customers, improved retention rates, and the rollout of new products [76][80] Question: How is the cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2026 structured? - The guidance reflects investments in growth, with a focus on maintaining stable net income despite some margin compression [60] Question: Why is the company winning in the CCaaS space? - The company offers a complete solution with best-in-breed technology from a single vendor, which is appealing to mid-market and enterprise customers [64][66]

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此外，微软(MSFT.US)基于Arm架构的产品在Microsoft Teams、Azure SQL等工作负载中展现出"每瓦性 能优势"。部分客户如Snowflake(SNOW.US)、Templafy等，已开始将微软的Cobalt Azure虚拟机用于部分 业务场景。 该行指出，聚焦AMD，其产品平均售价表现显著优于英特尔，同比仅下跌2%，而英特尔同期跌幅达 11%。 利帕西斯在报告中分析称："AMD的定价韧性源于Turin处理器的量产爬坡，而英特尔则因超大规模客户 需求上升、旧款产品及边缘处理单元(EPU)需求增加，面临同比增速压力。" 智通财经APP获悉，Evercore指出，近期行业数据显示，Arm控股(ARM.US)与AMD(AMD.US)第一季度 CPU市场份额获得提升，因此重申对Arm和AMD的"跑赢大盘"评级。 Evercore分析师马克·利帕西斯(Mark Lipacis)在致客户的报告中引用 Mercury Research 数据表示："我们 认为，这份市场份额报告及近期动态对AMD和Arm尤为利好——尤其是Arm在服务器和笔记本电脑领域 的份额增长，以及AMD在服务器市场的份额提升和客户 ...

5月5日，微软旗下的即时通信软件Skype正式停止运营。 鼎盛时期的2016年，Skype每月有超过3亿的活跃用户。 据微软此前发布的公告文章，Skype停运将影响免费和付费的Skype用户，Skype用户可以选择转 移至使用Microsoft Teams免费版，同时，联系人和聊天也可以转移至Teams。 至此，这款2003年成立， 曾经占据行业主导地位的互联网语音 和视频通话软件 正式画上句号， 一个曾经定义了在线通信产品时代结束。 成立之初，Skype是一个让用户可以免费在线通话的工具。它的独特名称源于"sky peer to peer"（天空点对点），这是对其底层技术——互联网协议语音（VoIP）架构的致敬。 用户可通过Skype收发即时通讯信息、传输文件、收发多媒体信息、进行视频会议， 在国际通话 昂贵的时代，免费在线通话的优势尤为突出。 因此 Skype一度成为全球用户远程沟通的首选工具。2004年，仅上线一年后，Skype注册用户数 量就达到1100万户。 2005年， Skype用户数量增长至5400万户。 2011年，微软以85亿美元的价格收购Skype，这笔交易当时是微软历史上最大的一次收购 ...