Remote work helps Zoom grow 169% in one year, posting $328.2M in Q1 revenue

Today after the bell, video-chat service Zoom reported its Q1 earnings. The company disclosed that it generated $328.2 million in revenue, up 169% compared to the year-ago period. The company also reported $0.20 per-share in adjusted profit during the three-month period. Analysts, as averaged by Yahoo Finance, expected Zoom to report $202.48 million in revenue, […] Continue reading Remote work helps Zoom grow 169% in one year, posting $328.2M in Q1 revenue

Is Zoom the next Android, or the next BlackBerry?

As someone who was at both BlackBerry and Android during their heydays, my biggest learning takeaway is that product experience trumps everything else. Continue reading Is Zoom the next Android, or the next BlackBerry?

Zoom’s New Model is Making Heads Hurt

Zoom will be introducing end-to-end encryption. But if you were expecting it in the free tier, think again.
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Kentik raises $23.5M for its network intelligence platform

Kentik, the company once known as CloudHelix, today announced that it has raised a $23.5 million growth funding round led by Vistara Capital Partners, with existing investors August Capital, Third Point Ventures, DCVC, and Tahoma Ventures also participating. With this round, Kentik has now raised a total of $61.7 million. The company’s platform allows enterprises […] Continue reading Kentik raises $23.5M for its network intelligence platform

Secure Code Warrior® answers the call from Zoom Video Communications

Secure Code Warrior’s ‘start left’ approach to secure coding amplifies Zoom’s commitment to software security   SYDNEY, BOSTON, LONDON – MAY 19, 2020: Global secure coding company Secure Code Warrior® today announced it had been selected by … Continue reading Secure Code Warrior® answers the call from Zoom Video Communications

Docket, a platform for organizing meeting agendas and notes, wins Zoom’s Marketplace App competition

In an episode of Extra Crunch Live last week, Roelof Botha expressed excitement not only about the shift to teleconference platforms like Zoom, but the apps and bots that may spring up on top of the Zoom ecosystem. Interestingly, Zoom just announced the results of its Marketplace App competition, with Docket taking first place. Docket […] Continue reading Docket, a platform for organizing meeting agendas and notes, wins Zoom’s Marketplace App competition

GoDaddy Security Incident, Fake Downloaders, Firefox Lockwise

In episode 120 for May 11th 2020: The latest on the GoDaddy security incident affecting 28,000 customers, fake Microsoft Teams notification emails and Zoom downloaders, and details on new features to the Firefox built in password manager. ** Show notes… Continue reading GoDaddy Security Incident, Fake Downloaders, Firefox Lockwise

Zoom consultant Alex Stamos weighs in on Keybase acquisition

When Zoom started having security issues in March, they turned to former Facebook and Yahoo! Security executive Alex Stamos, who signed on as a consultant to work directly with CEO Eric Yuan. The goal was to build a more cohesive security strategy for the fast-growing company. One of the recommendations that came out of those […] Continue reading Zoom consultant Alex Stamos weighs in on Keybase acquisition

Zoom Beefs Up End-to-End Encryption to Thwart ‘Zoombombers’

As the company continues to battle security woes, it has acquired Keybase to boost security and privacy. A full cryptographic draft architecture will be available on May 22. Continue reading Zoom Beefs Up End-to-End Encryption to Thwart ‘Zoombombers’