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Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Adobe (ADBE) Strikes New Deal with U.S. Government
Tech company Adobe (ADBE) has agreed to lower the price of its software for U.S. government agencies after reaching a deal with the General Services Administration (GSA). As part of this agreement, Adobe will offer a 'Paperless Government Solution' at a 70% discount off the regular GSA list price, and the offer is valid through November 30. The move is part of broader moves in Washington to reduce spending and improve digital services. Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty Discover companies with rock-solid fundamentals in TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter. Receive undervalued stocks, resilient to market uncertainty, delivered straight to your inbox. GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian said that the agreement helps all federal agencies access top technology at the best possible prices. He added that under President Trump's administration, the GSA is focused on buying software more strategically across agencies instead of each agency buying separately. This change is meant to speed up government modernization and cut down on inefficiencies. Unsurprisingly, Adobe's Chief Revenue Officer, Stephen Frieder, said that the company is proud to expand its work with the federal government. He said that the new deal will help agencies become more efficient, secure, and modern. Interestingly, the software bundle includes tools like Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, Adobe Express, and Experience Manager Forms, which are all designed to help agencies go digital and reduce paperwork. Is ADBE Stock a Good Buy? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on ADBE stock based on 21 Buys, nine Holds, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average ADBE price target of $508.22 per share implies 32.2% upside potential.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adobe to Cut Software Price for US Government After DOGE Review
(Bloomberg) — Adobe Inc. will offer a package of its products to the government at a discounted rate following scrutiny on software spending by the Trump administration. Is Trump's Plan to Reopen the Notorious Alcatraz Prison Realistic? Vail to Borrow Muni Debt to Ease Ski Resort Town Housing Crunch Iceland Plans for a More Volcanic Future As Trump Reshapes Housing Policy, Renters Face Rollback of Rights NYC Warns of 17% Drop in Foreign Tourists Due to Trump Policies A bundle of Adobe software, including the Acrobat application for handling PDF files, will be available to the government at a 70% discount to current list prices through November, the US General Services Administration said Thursday in a statement. The Trump administration has sought to cut costs across agencies, including spending on technology. Contracts with companies such as Oracle Corp. and International Business Machines Corp. have also been affected. The Department of Government Efficiency, the Elon Musk-led effort to reduce spending, has said that many agencies are paying for more software than is used and specifically called out Adobe Acrobat licenses in March. 'We are committed to continually finding new ways to partner with the government to drive greater value for taxpayers and support digitization efforts to better serve the American people,' Adobe said in a blog post. The discount will allow 'federal agencies to benefit from pricing efficiencies at scale.' Over time, more federal procurement of information technology will be centralized at the GSA, the agency said in the statement. It is 'giving all agencies access to the very best technologies at the best prices,' GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian said in the statement. Ehikian is a former Salesforce Inc. executive. US Border Towns Are Being Ravaged by Canada's Furious Boycott Pre-Tariff Car Buying Frenzy Leaves Americans With a Big Debt Problem Maybe AI Slop Is Killing the Internet, After All Made-in-USA Wheelbarrows Promoted by Trump Are Now Made in China Inside the Dizzying Chaos of Running a Freight Business Under Trump ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A new Adobe Acrobat dupe can save you $20 every month
Why are PDF apps so expensive? And why are so many of them monthly subscriptions? It's ridiculous that you basically have to pay a monthly fee just to use one of the most common file formats. Instead of shelling out for Adobe Acrobat, replace it with a permanent solution. SwifDoo PDF Pro can do almost everything Acrobat can, but it's only $29.97 for a lifetime license (regularly $129). Getting work done with a PDF editor is much quicker than using old-school printing and scanning, or constantly converting. Just download the file you need, upload it to SwifDoo, and start editing right away. You can fill in text fields, check boxes, and even sign documents with your trackpad or by uploading an image of your signature. If you need to email or upload a file somewhere, you can compress it, convert it to a different format, or export it for easy sharing. And if you're mailing it out, just hit print. SwifDoo gives you all the essential tools you'd expect from a premium PDF app but without the ongoing cost. Unlike Adobe Acrobat Pro, there's no subscription to worry about. You'll get full access to SwifDoo's tools with a one-time payment, and it's yours to use on your Windows PC for life. It's only $29.97 to get a SwifDoo PDF Pro lifetime license through April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. StackSocial prices subject to change. SwifDoo PDF Pro: Perpetual Lifetime License for Windows – $29.97 See Deal
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Converting PDF online? Beware, hackers are now hiding viruses - Here's how to check
We all deal with PDF files every now and then. It could be for signing documents, reading documentation about your vehicle, or sharing documents for official purposes. PDF files have become a part and parcel of our digital lives. They are a very popular format for sharing documents. When it comes to converting these files, whether from a standard Word document to a PDF, or from a PDF to another format, we often turn to popular online services. These services help us convert PDF files into other formats, often for free, so that we don't have to rely on software like Adobe Acrobat or Photoshop. A simple Google search like "convert PDF file to..." leads you to various websites. But what if we told you that converting PDF files this way could actually be dangerous? Highly dangerous. We say this because new research from CloudSEK has revealed that hackers are devising new ways to trick users, this time by masquerading as popular PDF conversion websites. They copy the interface, logos, and other website elements to make users believe the site is genuine. That's how unsuspecting users end up downloading dangerous software onto their devices. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE launch delayed: Know when the cheaper foldable could arrive According to CloudSEK, while a user is trying to convert a file, say, a PDF into a Word document, the fake website displays a fake loading screen to create the illusion of legitimacy. In fact, it even offers a full-fledged CAPTCHA sequence, further gaining the user's trust. After this, CloudSEK reports that a PowerShell command is executed, which downloads a ZIP file containing a virus, specifically, a malware which can steal your personal information. Once the malware makes its way onto a system, it starts collecting various forms of data. This includes browser data, saved passwords, and other sensitive information, which could potentially result in monetary loss. CloudSEK says that once the malware is active, it runs in the background and continues to send your personal data back to the hackers who set the trap. It's worth noting that many users rely on such websites simply because they lack access to software like Adobe Acrobat or don't know how to convert PDFs. So how can you stay safe? Firstly, it goes without saying, but if a website asks you to download something and then run it, it's almost certainly a scam designed to steal your information. No genuine converter should ask for a download. All they need is your PDF file, which they convert online, allowing you to simply download the output. Secondly, always keep your operating system updated. Whether you're on Windows or macOS, make sure you're using the latest version. Updates usually patch known vulnerabilities, which helps prevent hackers from exploiting your system. And finally, learn to spot fakes. It could be issues in the copy of the website, how a few elements look, or simply, double check on Google to see if two versions of the same website exist. Mobile finder: iPhone 16 LATEST price, specs and all details
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI to become ‘increasing driver' of growth: Adobe CFO
This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Web design software provider Adobe Systems is moving forward on its plans to 'infuse' artificial intelligence across its full suite of products, with the technology set to play a key role as a generator of future revenue and growth, executives said Wednesday during the company's investor day. 'I would say every dollar of revenue, we want that to be $1 of revenue that has an AI implication on it,' CEO Shantanu Narayen said during the Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat provider's investor day presentation. Prior to its investor event, the San Jose, California-based company on Tuesday released a fleet of new announcements related to its AI initiatives, including new products and partnerships surrounding its 'Firefly' platform — a suite of generative AI models which enable image and video generation, according to the company's website. Adobe is 'incredibly well positioned to capitalize on the massive AI opportunity on the horizon,' CFO Dan Durn said during the investor day presentation according to a transcript. 'Arguably, the best positioned.' As well as the new capabilities related to its Firefly platform, Adobe also announced new integrations with Amazon Web Services, and a move to bring AI agents into Microsoft's Copilot as part of an existing collaboration between the two companies. The aim to incorporate AI across all aspects of the company's products comes as the software provider looks to reassure wary investors that its investments in the technology will reap compelling rewards. Investments in AI contributed to surging revenues for its most recent quarter, with Adobe reporting $5.7 billion in revenue for its Q1 ended Feb. 28 — a 10% rise year-over-year, the company said last week. Annual recurring revenue for the company's standalone and add-on AI products reached $125 million at the end of the quarter, with Adobe projecting that figure will double over the next nine months. Despite strong results, however, the company's stock price slumped about 14% following its earnings report on March 13, as skeptical investors remained unconvinced Adobe was showing a clear path to AI monetization, CFO Dive previously reported. Both Narayen and Durn took pains to address AI monetization concerns in their Thursday remarks, pointing to growth and rising engagements for solutions such as its Firefly platform. 'We are seeing strength with creative and marketing professionals, and you can see it in usage and engagement,' Durn said. 'Customers, they are generating over 1 billion Firefly assets every month.' The question of AI's monetization or return on investment is looming large for many companies and their CFOs, as both AI vendors and users weigh the technology's present costs against its potential gains. ROI is at the center of the tug-of-war between executives contemplating AI's risk versus its rewards: a recent study by Big Four accounting firm KPMG found technology ROI is the main sticking point between the finance and IT functions, CFO Dive sister publication CIO Dive recently reported. Nearly one-third of CFOs stated technology innovation spending is excessive, according to the survey, compared to only 16% of chief information officers. Adobe's executives are confident that the technology will be a key driver of future growth, they said during the investor presentation. 'AI monetization, our innovation, it's infused across the breadth of our products, and it's influencing billions of ARR,' Durn said Wednesday. 'And you can see the impact. New users, more usage, better retention, more value. And that's only going to continue as AI becomes an increasing driver of Adobe's growth.' Sign in to access your portfolio
