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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Wi-Fi Woes? MetaGeek App's Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade Solves Your Network Nightmares
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscium unveils a game-changing update to the MetaGeek App, now with full Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support, including 6 GHz ultra-wide 320 MHz channels. This isn't just an upgrade—it's a lifeline for network engineers, Wi-Fi consultants, and IT professionals battling sluggish connections, dropped devices, and roaming frustrations in today's complex wireless networks. The MetaGeek App is a protocol-level analyzer that transforms how you troubleshoot Wi-Fi. Struggling with devices that won't connect, clients bouncing between access points, or endless retries slowing your network? The app pinpoints the root causes—often misconfigured settings or compatibility issues—saving hours of guesswork. With real-time packet capture, spectrum analysis, and automatic event detection across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands, it delivers clear, actionable insights to fix association problems, roaming issues, client conflicts, and excessive retries. Why It Matters: Wi-Fi 7's blazing speeds and wider channels demand smarter tools to keep networks running smoothly. The MetaGeek App's intuitive visualizations reveal issues from bandwidth hogs, channel overlap, and configuration errors in seconds. Features like WYSIWYG packet capture, packet flow visualization, and advanced filtering make it easy to spot and resolve issues, from dead zones to authentication failures. Add optional Wi-Spy Lucid integration for full Layer 1 visibility, and you've got a powerhouse for optimizing modern Wi-Fi networks. MetaGeek App Highlights: Wi-Fi 7 Ready: Captures 802.11be packets up to 320 MHz for cutting-edge diagnostics. Fix Issues Fast: Automatic event detection highlights problems like association failures or roaming hiccups instantly. See the Unseen: Visualizes traffic by SSID, BSSID, channel, or client to uncover congestion and misconfigurations. Standards Supported: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. Optional Spectrum Analysis: Pair with Wi-Spy Lucid for deeper RF insights. Availability: The upgraded MetaGeek App with Wi-Fi 7 support is available now at About Oscium: Oscium delivers innovative, user-friendly wireless testing solutions that empower professionals to conquer complex network challenges with precision and ease. Media Contact:Bryan Lee, Presidentbryan@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oscium Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fonon Technologies Presented BTS(TM) Additive Manufacturing Concept at 2025 TechConnect World Innovation Conference
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2025 / Fonon Technologies, a provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures, successfully presented the concept of its additive manufacturing technology at the 2025 TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo. Bulk-to-Shape™ (BTS) Transformational Technology by Fonon Technologies is the result of proprietary intellectual property with the latest developments in 3D metal printing, reinforced by a family of patents from the Lawrence Livermore National Security Lab. This technology is developed to cut downtime and reduce costs by effectively reproducing the needed components out of recycled raw material. First breaking down the material into a consistent powder, a BTS-powered system then 3D-prints the component at precise specifications, achieving tight tolerances. Last week, Fonon Technologies demonstrated its innovative concept at the 2025 TechConnect World Innovation Conference in Austin, Texas, at JW Marriott Austin. 'It was an exciting opportunity to talk about Bulk-to-Shape™ at the 2025 TechConnect and we extend our sincere gratitude for this invitation,' said Bryan Lee, Vice President of Fonon Technologies. 'We led a discussion on how this innovation can simplify prototyping and metal part production in remote or expeditionary environments.' The 2025 TechConnect World Innovation Conference connects applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end users and scouts. The event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference; more than 35 technical symposia; and the Nanotech Conference, the world's largest and longest running nanotechnology event. Among the sponsors and partners were Ames Laboratory, Chevron, Lockheed Martin, United States Army, DARPA, Department of Energy, NASA, Department of the Navy, and other agencies, companies, and universities. About Fonon Technologies Fonon Technologies is a diversified industrial laser equipment provider serving government organizations, all branches of the U.S. military, and defense contractors. Led by a team with deep expertise in military and naval operations, the company tackles the challenges of defense maintenance, repair, overhaul and protection with advanced laser solutions. For more information, visit Media Contact: Elizaveta Smirnova Fonon Technologies [email protected] 407.804.1000 SOURCE: Fonon Technologies press release
Washington Post
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Forget Q-School; U-Va. golfers will bring Hoo School to the U.S. Open
As a member of the Virginia men's golf team, Bryan Lee spent nearly a month on the road during the program's record-setting run through the postseason this spring. The junior barely was able to catch his breath when he got back to Charlottesville following the Cavaliers' first appearance in the NCAA championship match May 28 in Carlsbad, California. That's because Lee, a native of Fairfax, Virginia, needed to prepare for a U.S. Open final qualifier several days later at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, where he was in a field of mostly professionals. Facing 36 holes June 2 for one of four spots among more than 60 entrants while still somewhat gassed from the grind of the long college season, Lee arrived at Woodmont with reduced expectations. By the end of 'Golf's Longest Day,' during which qualifying took place at 13 sites, Lee had punched his ticket to Oakmont, perhaps the most unforgiving of all the courses to have hosted the event. Making the occasion that much more special was learning a pair of Cavaliers teammates, one current and another recently former, made it through final qualifying as well to secure spots at the U.S. Open, which begins Thursday. Ben James, also a junior, qualified at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey, carding two birdies down the stretch to claim the fourth and final berth. Also qualifying was Fairfax's George Duangmanee, who graduated from Virginia last year and since has been playing professionally. Duangmanee is making his first U.S. Open start after qualifying out of Springfield (Ohio) Country Club, earning one of four spots by shooting 5-under-par 135. Lee fired a 3-under 139 and won a three-for-two playoff at Woodmont, outlasting LIV Golf member Sebastián Munoz. Another LIV player, Peter Uihlein, finished a shot behind. 'It's kind of hard to put into words,' Lee said Friday. 'It hasn't quite settled in, if I'm being honest. It's just like, gosh, because I have had so many things happen in the past week, obviously with the team and then coming back home. It all happened so fast, and then suddenly I was in contention and then the playoff. I feel like it was so much at once. I think overwhelmed, and knowing now, it's an overwhelming, nerve-racking feeling for sure.' James, the first Virginia golfer to become a three-time first-team all-American, will be making his second U.S. Open start after playing last year at Pinehurst No. 2. A member of the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team in 2023, James also gets the opportunity to connect at Oakmont with the namesake of an award he won in the same year. The Phil Mickelson Award is presented annually to the top freshman in the country, and the six-time major champion is exempt into this year's field in what he said in 'high likelihood' would be his final U.S. Open. 'It was kind of a whirlwind from San Diego for those guys,' said Cavaliers golf coach Bowen Sargent, named East Region coach of the year for the first time in a Virginia career spanning more than two decades. 'I can't believe they had the energy and the stamina to get through a 36-hole day like that, but they're young, so obviously we pulled for them and sat there and watched it all day long.' The trio of Cavaliers have received support from the PGA Tour's Denny McCarthy, the most decorated of all University of Virginia golfers. McCarthy, born in Rockville, turned pro in 2015, joined the PGA Tour in the 2018 season and has won more than $20 million in prize money, with two runner-up finishes. The graduate of Georgetown Prep is making his sixth U.S. Open start, with his best showing a 2022 tie for seventh at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. McCarthy's second U.S. Open start came at Oakmont in 2016, the last time the venue in the Pittsburgh suburbs hosted. The plan, according to Lee, is for the threesome of Cavaliers teammates to try to play a practice round with McCarthy, given his institutional knowledge of Oakmont, where Dustin Johnson won in 2016 at 4-under 276. Only three other players finished below par that year, underscoring Oakmont's treacherous layout. In the previous U.S. Open at Oakmont in 2007, the winning score was 5-over 285 by Ángel Cabrera. Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods finished tied for second place at 6 over. 'Obviously no matter where it's at, it's the U.S. Open, so it's going to be really, really hard. But I mean, if there's one that's harder than the others, it's probably Oakmont,' said Lee, who will have younger brother Michael, a Cavaliers commit, on his bag. 'I put my expectations really, really high as to how difficult it's going to be.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FIVN Q1 Earnings Call: AI Drives Growth and Margin Expansion Amid Cautious Outlook
Call center software provider Five9 (NASDAQ: FIVN) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 13.2% year on year to $279.7 million. The company expects next quarter's revenue to be around $275 million, close to analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.62 per share was 27.9% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy FIVN? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $279.7 million vs analyst estimates of $272.5 million (13.2% year-on-year growth, 2.6% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.62 vs analyst estimates of $0.48 (27.9% beat) Adjusted Operating Income: $40.31 million vs analyst estimates of $31.1 million (14.4% margin, 29.6% beat) The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $1.14 billion at the midpoint Management raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.76 at the midpoint, a 6.2% increase Operating Margin: -1.9%, up from -8.4% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 12.5%, similar to the previous quarter Net Revenue Retention Rate: 107%, down from 108% in the previous quarter Annual Recurring Revenue: $1.06 billion at quarter end, up 11.6% year on year Billings: $275.3 million at quarter end, up 12% year on year Market Capitalization: $2.11 billion Five9's first quarter results reflected ongoing momentum in its enterprise subscription business and notable improvements in profitability, as management cited strong adoption of its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and disciplined expense controls. CEO Mike Burkland pointed to a 32% year-over-year increase in enterprise AI revenue and highlighted customer success stories that demonstrated measurable efficiency gains, such as a fast-food chain achieving a nearly 40% improvement in call containment rates. Looking ahead, management reconfirmed annual revenue guidance but expressed caution given ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and lengthening sales cycles in large enterprise deals. CFO Bryan Lee noted, "Given recent heightened macro uncertainty, we believe it is important to take a slightly more prudent stance in terms of our guidance," while raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance on the back of cost-saving initiatives and improved operating leverage. The company continues to invest in AI and go-to-market strategies, aiming to sustain profitable growth and achieve its medium-term "Rule of 40" targets. First quarter performance was underpinned by strength in Five9's enterprise AI offerings, ongoing cloud migration, and operational discipline. Management attributed outperformance to robust demand for AI-powered customer experience solutions and successful upsell initiatives in the installed base, while also flagging external factors affecting international growth. AI Product Momentum: Management emphasized accelerating adoption of its AI suite, with over 20% of enterprise new logo bookings containing AI and enterprise AI revenue up 32% year over year. The AI blueprint program, designed to help customers identify and deploy AI use cases, contributed to both new sales and upsells. Cloud Migrations Continue: The company noted that the shift from on-premise to cloud-based contact center solutions remains a major driver of growth, especially among large enterprise customers. Management described the upper end of the market as "the largest and least penetrated part of the market and the fastest growing category of our business." Operational Review and Cost Controls: Five9 completed an operational review, resulting in a 4% workforce reduction to streamline expenses and focus investment on AI and go-to-market initiatives. This contributed to margin expansion and improved cash generation. Strategic Partnerships Deepen: The company launched Five9 Fusion, a new native integration with Salesforce, and expanded collaborations with ServiceNow, Google Cloud, and IBM. These partnerships are designed to enhance AI-powered customer experience offerings and broaden market reach. International Headwinds: Management reported some resistance among international customers to U.S. vendors, largely driven by geopolitical factors. They indicated this was more pronounced in new logo opportunities than in the existing customer base. Management's outlook for the remainder of the year centers on continued investment in AI innovation, targeted go-to-market initiatives, and careful monitoring of macroeconomic headwinds, particularly in international and large enterprise segments. AI Adoption and Monetization: The company expects further growth from its AI offerings, with management indicating that higher AI mix should support gross margin expansion and long-term profitability. Sales Cycle and Market Conditions: Management highlighted lengthening sales cycles for large enterprise deals and increased caution among buyers, which could impact deal timing and revenue conversion. Cost Discipline and Margin Focus: Ongoing expense management, including the recent workforce reduction, is expected to support margin improvement and higher non-GAAP EPS, even as the company continues to invest in strategic initiatives. Robert Morelli (Needham): Asked if first quarter subscription revenue would be the trough for the year; management responded that revenue guidance assumes muted seasonality and increased prudence but was not specific about quarterly trends. Siti Panigrahi (Mizuho): Inquired about elongated sales cycles in enterprise, especially internationally. Management confirmed longer cycles in large deals and noted some international resistance but said most deals merely slipped to the next quarter. Raimo Lenschow (Barclays): Questioned how AI is impacting customer decision-making amid uncertainty; CEO Burkland said AI is accelerating adoption, with 50% of customers in the AI blueprint program purchasing AI products. Samad Samana (Jefferies): Asked about co-sell dynamics with partners and AI's impact on gross margins; management described active co-sell arrangements and noted that AI revenue carries higher margins, benefiting overall profitability. Rishi Jaluria (RBC): Pressed for clarity on what counts as AI revenue and whether increased AI adoption could pressure gross margins; management specified only advanced AI products are included and that AI is a margin tailwind, not a headwind. In the quarters ahead, the StockStory team will monitor (1) the pace of enterprise AI adoption and its impact on subscription growth, (2) progress of new strategic partnerships—particularly the Salesforce Fusion integration—and associated pipeline expansion, and (3) signs of stabilization or improvement in international and large enterprise sales cycles. Additionally, we will track management's ability to maintain cost discipline while investing for long-term growth. Five9 currently trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.1×. At this valuation, is it a buy or sell post earnings? The answer lies in our free research report. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. 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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fonon Technologies DefenseTech: Pioneering the Fight Against Saltwater Corrosion
Laser Systems Delivering Unprecedented Maritime Durability and Efficiency ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fonon Technologies, a provider of state-of-the-art laser technologies for material processing and defense infrastructures, today showcased the groundbreaking applications of its handheld DefenseTech laser cleaning systems, heralding a paradigm shift in naval asset protection and operational longevity. The cutting edge DefenseTech line of handheld and automated laser cleaning systems offers a versatile, sustainable, non-abrasive, and highly efficient range of products. They are specifically engineered for maintaining the structural integrity of maritime and naval vessels, effectively controlling corrosion and biofouling in the most challenging marine environments. This cutting-edge technology is ideally suited for addressing areas that deteriorate over time, from intricate frame weldments and critical joint connections to expansive hull surfaces. Beyond superior corrosion control, DefenseTech systems excel in rapid de-painting, precise surface preparation for new coatings, and the removal of contaminants, significantly reducing maintenance downtime and extending asset lifecycles. "Our DefenseTech series addresses a critical need in the naval and maritime sectors," stated Bryan Lee, Vice President of Fonon Technologies. "We're not just offering another tool; we're providing a smarter, more efficient way to enhance the longevity and operational readiness of marine assets, from the smallest utility craft to the largest naval carriers. Our advanced technology has significant implications for safeguarding investments, empowering crews, and fostering a healthier ocean ecosystem. We're proud to bring this level of innovation to an industry that truly benefits from it." The economic impact of corrosion on the naval and maritime industry is staggering, estimated to be in the trillions of dollars annually, encompassing direct repair costs, operational disruptions, and premature asset replacement. Fonon Technologies' DefenseTech technology directly confronts this challenge, offering a superior alternative to traditional, often environmentally detrimental, methods such as abrasive blasting and chemical stripping. By leveraging focused laser energy, DefenseTech systems precisely ablate unwanted material without damaging the substrate, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more effective process. This translates to substantial long-term cost savings, reduced hazardous waste, and enhanced worker safety. This order underscores Fonon Technologies' success in delivering high-performance laser solutions and solidifies its growing prominence within the defense industry. For more information about the DefenseTech line of laser cleaning systems, please visit or contact Fonon Technologies' sales department at sales@ About Fonon Technologies Fonon Technologies is a diversified industrial laser equipment provider serving government organizations, all branches of the U.S. military, and defense contractors. Led by a team with deep expertise in military and naval operations, the company tackles the challenges of defense maintenance, repair, overhaul and protection with advanced laser solutions. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Rohan NarainFonon TechnologiesRnarain@ 407.804.1000, ext. 1118 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
