cloud computing

As Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) evolved from online bookstore to the dominant force in e-commerce, the company had to break up its “monolithic” software, Amazon Web Services' Stephen Orban told the 2018 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards on Wednesday. The effort led to what is now...

Cloud computing software company Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ: NTNX) saw its stock fall nearly 5 percent Friday afternoon. What Happened Nutanix had hoped to launch a public cloud platform in the bottom half of 2018 that would rival industry leader Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s AWS, Bloomberg...

While there is much to like about open source software provider, Red Hat Inc (NYSE: RHT), the company appears fully valued at current levels, according to Mizuho Securities.  The Analyst Analyst Abhey Lamba downgraded the company from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target...

Veeva Systems Inc (NYSE: VEEV), a cloud-computing company focused on the pharma and life sciences industry, is an underpriced asset within the broader SaaS universe, according to Morgan Stanley.  The Analyst Morgan Stanley analyst Stan Zlotsky upgraded Veeva Systems from Equal-weight to...

Mortgage application processor Ellie Mae Inc (NYSE: ELLI) is positioned for an increased rate of growth and positive outcomes from its purchase of the cloud name Velocify, according to Barclays.  The Analyst Barclays analyst Saket Kalia upgraded Ellie Mae from Equal-Weight to Overweight and...

Elliott Management and Elliott International disclosed a joint 6.5-percent ownership stake in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) Dec. 15.  The Analyst Morgan Stanley's Keith Weiss maintained an Underweight on Akamai and increased the price target from $46 to $52. The...

After strong performance throughout 2017, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) remains well-positioned to continue benefiting from favorable industry trends, which bodes well for the stock's prospects in 2018, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets' Alex Kurtz...

Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ: NTNX) reported fiscal first quarter results that exceeded estimates after the close Thursday. Billings rose a solid 32 percent year-over-year to $315.3 million and deferred revenue climbed 48 percent to $408.8 million. The company issued upbeat bottom-line guidance, while...

Cloud content management and file sharing services provider Box Inc (NYSE: BOX) reported 16 percent revenue growth and 26 percent billings growth Wednesday after the close. The bottom line revealed a narrower net loss of 13 cents per share on a non-GAAP basis, in line with the consensus....

Given salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM)’s large market opportunity, continued market share gains across product lines, cross-sell and up-sell opportunities of new offerings, and a boost in operating leverage, Credit Suisse perceives significant potential to boost operating cash flow in the...