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Tech Optimizer

May 6, 2025

Avast antivirus-owner Gen Digital forecasts upbeat 2026 on strong demand

Gen Digital, the parent company of antivirus brands like Avast, Avira, and Norton, has projected annual revenue and profit that exceed analysts' expectations, leading to a 4% increase in shares during after-hours trading. The company forecasts full-year 2026 revenue between .70 billion and .80 billion, compared to the average analyst estimate of .13 billion. It expects adjusted per-share earnings to be between [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Gen Digital, the parent company behind well-known antivirus software brands such as Avast, Avira, and Norton, has recently provided an optimistic outlook for its financial performance. On Tuesday, the company announced projections for annual revenue and profit that surpass analysts' expectations, reflecting a robust demand for its cybersecurity solutions. Following this announcement, shares of Gen Digital experienced a notable uptick of approximately 4% in after-hours trading. Strengthening Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats The surge in high-profile digital breaches and a rise in online scams have compelled businesses to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This trend has led to increased enterprise spending on security solutions, even as economic uncertainties loom over client budgets. Gen Digital's forecast for full-year 2026 revenue is set between .70 billion and .80 billion, significantly higher than the average analyst estimate of .13 billion, as compiled by LSEG. In terms of profitability, the company anticipates adjusted per-share earnings to fall within the range of .46 to .54, again exceeding the analyst estimate of .43. This positive outlook is bolstered by the growing demand for advanced security solutions, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, enabling more sophisticated hacking techniques. In its most recent fourth quarter, Gen Digital reported revenue of .01 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of 7 million. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, slightly above the anticipated 58 cents." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].46 and [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Gen Digital, the parent company behind well-known antivirus software brands such as Avast, Avira, and Norton, has recently provided an optimistic outlook for its financial performance. On Tuesday, the company announced projections for annual revenue and profit that surpass analysts' expectations, reflecting a robust demand for its cybersecurity solutions. Following this announcement, shares of Gen Digital experienced a notable uptick of approximately 4% in after-hours trading. Strengthening Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats The surge in high-profile digital breaches and a rise in online scams have compelled businesses to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This trend has led to increased enterprise spending on security solutions, even as economic uncertainties loom over client budgets. Gen Digital's forecast for full-year 2026 revenue is set between .70 billion and .80 billion, significantly higher than the average analyst estimate of .13 billion, as compiled by LSEG. In terms of profitability, the company anticipates adjusted per-share earnings to fall within the range of .46 to .54, again exceeding the analyst estimate of .43. This positive outlook is bolstered by the growing demand for advanced security solutions, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, enabling more sophisticated hacking techniques. In its most recent fourth quarter, Gen Digital reported revenue of .01 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of 7 million. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, slightly above the anticipated 58 cents." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].54, surpassing the analyst estimate of [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Gen Digital, the parent company behind well-known antivirus software brands such as Avast, Avira, and Norton, has recently provided an optimistic outlook for its financial performance. On Tuesday, the company announced projections for annual revenue and profit that surpass analysts' expectations, reflecting a robust demand for its cybersecurity solutions. Following this announcement, shares of Gen Digital experienced a notable uptick of approximately 4% in after-hours trading. Strengthening Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats The surge in high-profile digital breaches and a rise in online scams have compelled businesses to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This trend has led to increased enterprise spending on security solutions, even as economic uncertainties loom over client budgets. Gen Digital's forecast for full-year 2026 revenue is set between .70 billion and .80 billion, significantly higher than the average analyst estimate of .13 billion, as compiled by LSEG. In terms of profitability, the company anticipates adjusted per-share earnings to fall within the range of .46 to .54, again exceeding the analyst estimate of .43. This positive outlook is bolstered by the growing demand for advanced security solutions, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, enabling more sophisticated hacking techniques. In its most recent fourth quarter, Gen Digital reported revenue of .01 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of 7 million. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, slightly above the anticipated 58 cents." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].43. In its latest fourth quarter, Gen Digital reported revenue of .01 billion, exceeding expectations of .07 million, and achieved adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, slightly above the anticipated 58 cents.

Tech Optimizer

May 6, 2025

Crunchy Data Validates Postgres for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Workloads

Validation for Crunchy Postgres on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization has been officially announced. Crunchy Data has expanded its collaboration with Red Hat to enhance support for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, enabling customers to deploy production-ready Postgres infrastructure. The validation allows Red Hat customers to implement Postgres for various applications within Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization-based virtual machines. Key features of Crunchy Postgres include automated deployment, comprehensive backups, disaster recovery capabilities, high availability, connection scaling, performance optimizations, and robust monitoring tools. This announcement continues the collaboration between Crunchy Data and Red Hat, which includes previous certifications and a shared commitment to open source software.

Winsage

May 6, 2025

Expanding the Surface for Business Copilot+ PC portfolio

AI has evolved into a transformative force for organizations, increasing the demand for secure and high-performance AI-ready Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft has introduced Copilot+ PCs, including the new 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop, both powered by the Snapdragon X Plus processor with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 45 trillion operations per second. The 13-inch Surface Laptop offers up to 23 hours of video playback and 16 hours of web browsing, with performance enhancements of up to 50% faster speeds and double the battery life compared to its predecessor. It features an AI-enhanced 1080p front camera for video conferencing and a durable design. The 12-inch Surface Pro is the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC, providing 50% faster performance and up to 16 hours of local video playback. Both devices are designed as Secured-core PCs with advanced security features, including Windows Hello for Business and biometric authentication options. They support enhanced productivity through AI features in Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling faster file searches and improved team efficiency. Microsoft emphasizes sustainability with the use of recycled materials and energy-efficient designs. The new devices will be available starting July 22 in select markets.

Winsage

May 6, 2025

Microsoft pushes fix for Windows 11 update 0x80240069 errors

Microsoft has resolved an issue that affected the delivery of Windows 11 24H2 feature updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after the installation of the April 2025 security updates. Users reported upgrade problems, specifically encountering error code 0x80240069 during attempts to update from Windows 11 23H2 or 22H2. The update complications primarily impact enterprise environments using WSUS, while home users are less likely to experience these issues. Microsoft is rolling out a fix through Known Issue Rollback (KIR) for enterprise-managed devices, requiring IT administrators to implement the KIR Group Policy on affected endpoints. Additionally, Microsoft is addressing a separate issue where some PCs were upgraded to Windows 11 despite Intune policies preventing such upgrades.

Winsage

May 6, 2025

Microsoft has a great deal on Windows 365 – which runs out just in time for Windows 10 end of life

Microsoft is offering a 20% discount on all Windows 365 plans for new users to encourage Windows 10 users to transition before the operating system's end of life in October 2025. This discount applies for the duration of the Enterprise Agreement contract or the first year of the Windows 365 subscription, whichever is shorter. The end of life for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive free product or security updates. Approximately 20% of laptops running Windows 10 have hardware incompatible with Windows 11, which could lead to increased electronic waste if not addressed.

Winsage

May 6, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 now ready to rollout to everyone

Microsoft has announced the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update, which is now available for all compatible PCs, except those with safeguard holds. The gradual rollout via Windows Update is nearing completion, and eligible users will see an option to download the update in their settings. Automatic updates will apply to Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 (versions 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2) not managed by IT departments. Upgrade blocks are in place for systems with incompatible hardware or software, including certain applications and drivers. Users can check compatibility using the PC Health Check app or Windows 11 specifications. The update introduces new features such as AI-powered capabilities, an energy saver, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, Bluetooth LE audio support, HDR background support, natural language understanding in search, and a revamped Windows Recall feature. The rollout began in May 2024 for enterprise testing and transitioned to general availability in October. It will also be available to eligible PCs running Windows 10 22H2 in late January 2025, with a force-installation for unmanaged systems on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft provides a guided walkthrough and support document for users during the upgrade process.

Tech Optimizer

May 5, 2025

One-click Postgres Pro optimization with pgpro_tune

pgpro_tune is a command-line utility designed to optimize the initial server configuration of Postgres Pro based on hardware specifications. It scans the server to identify key hardware details, processes these values through shell scripts that encapsulate tuning expertise, and generates recommended parameters for PostgreSQL settings, including memory management, autovacuum tuning, connection limits, and statistics collection. The utility appends these settings to the postgresql.conf file, ensuring they override the default settings. pgpro_tune supports various presets for different use cases and allows database administrators to create custom presets. It runs automatically during cluster initialization and can be executed manually at any time, applying changes through standard PostgreSQL methods. This tool aims to streamline the tuning process, reduce the risks of misconfiguration, and enhance performance without replacing the need for advanced tuning in specialized scenarios.

Tech Optimizer

May 3, 2025

Understanding transaction visibility in PostgreSQL clusters with read replicas

On April 29, 2025, Jepsen released a report on transaction visibility behavior in Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and its Multi-AZ clusters, which has been acknowledged since at least 2013. The report identifies a Long Fork anomaly affecting the visibility order of transactions between primary and replica nodes in cluster configurations, which does not lead to data loss or corruption and is absent in Single-AZ deployments. This anomaly allows two readers to see transactions in different sequences, breaching Snapshot Isolation. It affects all isolation levels in community PostgreSQL and can also occur in self-managed deployments. The issue has been discussed extensively in the PostgreSQL community, and potential solutions, including synchronizing visibility with commit order using Commit Sequence Numbers, have been proposed. AWS has established the PostgreSQL Contributors Team to address this anomaly and enhance PostgreSQL's capabilities.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Photo appears to shows Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly confirmed that the encrypted messaging application Signal is officially sanctioned for government use and installed on government-issued devices. The National Security Council has not commented on the related app, TeleMessage, which is derived from Signal and designed to help government entities comply with records retention laws. TeleMessage was founded in 1999, acquired by Smarsh in 2024, and has been involved in government contracts, including a .1 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA that began in February 2023 and will conclude in August 2025. Tom Padgett, Smarsh’s president for enterprise business, stated that like Signal, messages sent through TeleMessage are encrypted, but the app does not address security issues raised by a recent incident involving Signal. The specifics of how government officials utilize TeleMessage remain unclear, and five cybersecurity experts admitted they were unfamiliar with the app prior to recent developments. TeleMessage licenses parts of its technology, including its encryption protocol, to other companies, but Signal clarified there is no formal agreement with TeleMessage and expressed concerns about the privacy and security of unofficial versions of their app.

Winsage

May 2, 2025

20% off Windows 365 expires as Windows 10 support ends

Microsoft has reduced the price of Windows 365 and is encouraging Windows 10 users to consider this option as support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program allows users to receive security patches for a fee, starting at £35.60 per device per month in the UK, with costs doubling in subsequent years. Windows 365 provides access to a Windows 11 Cloud PC and offers a 20 percent discount for first-time users. Windows 365 currently costs £35.60 per user per month in the UK, €41.40 in the EU, and a similar amount in the US. Recent data shows Windows 10 holds 52.94 percent of the market share, while Windows 11 is at 43.72 percent. The offer for Windows 365 concludes on October 31, 2025.