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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Evercore ISI Trims HP Inc's Price Target, Maintains Outperform Rating
Evercore ISI reduced its price target for HP Inc (NYSE:HPQ) from $32 to $29 on May 29, 2025, but maintained an Outperform rating on the company's shares. The firm cited HP's mixed second-quarter performance. A futuristic datacenter with servers and high-tech equipment, signifying the company's cutting-edge digital technology. HP reported $13.2 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, narrowly beating the consensus forecast of $13.1 billion. However, the company's earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71 missed Wall Street's expectation of $0.80. According to the earnings report, the Personal Systems segment drove a lot of the revenue growth. This segment, the report says, benefited immensely from Windows OS refresh demand in the Commercial sector. But the growth in the Personal Systems segment was offset by a 3% year-over-year constant currency decline in the Printing division. The Supplies segment revenue also fell by 3% at constant currency. Much of the decline, HP says, is down to 'challenges posed by global trade policies.' And in response, the company has revised its FY 2025 EPS outlook downward to a range of $3.00 to $3.30, a reduction of $0.45 at the midpoint. Evercore ISI views HP's updated guidance as a cautious approach given the current tariff and macroeconomic challenges. However, the firm expects the company to stabilize EPS and free cash flow on a year-over-year basis in the latter half of the fiscal year. HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology company that provides personal computing and other access devices, imaging and printing products, and related technologies, solutions, and services. It operates in two main segments: Personal Systems (includes laptops, desktops, and workstations) and Printing (covers printers, ink, and 3D printing solutions). The company sells to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health, and education sectors. While we acknowledge the potential of HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than HPQ and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stratodesk Expands Presence in the Industrial and Manufacturing Markets, Redefining Endpoint Management for Operations Technology
Stratodesk NoTouch OS enables customers worldwide to modernize their IT and OT operations by centralizing endpoint management and embracing industrial automation platforms for enhanced security and efficiency SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratodesk, the leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint operating system (OS) for modern workspaces, today announced its expansion in the Industrial Automation market, modernizing the landscape of IT and OT endpoint management. The launch of Stratodesk's Industrial OT program combines expertise in endpoint OS security and management solutions with partners in IT/OT hardware, industrial automation software, and more, creating powerful, customized solutions for customers in the industrial sector. Building on their success in the end-user computing market, Stratodesk is leveraging its secure, thin "NoTouch OS" operating system to address the unique challenges in OT environments. This expansion allows Stratodesk to offer a comprehensive solution that bridges the gap between IT and OT, enabling seamless management of diverse endpoints across factory floors, energy plants, loading stations, and other industrial settings. The move comes at a critical time for the industrial and manufacturing sectors, when organizations are increasingly seeking to digitally transform their operations and enhance security, often looking for ways to remove Windows OS from the production floor. Stratodesk's NoTouch Industrial IoT solution addresses cybersecurity concerns, integration complexities, and the need for scalable architectures. By providing a secure, Linux-based operating system capable of managing MES, automation software, as well as VDI and IoT endpoints, Stratodesk offers industrial organizations the ability to configure HMI device connections, protocols, and data paths while maintaining robust security measures. "We're expanding our IIoT footprint, bringing the proven security and flexibility of NoTouch OS to the world of industrial automation," said Emanuel Pirker, Founder and CEO of Stratodesk. "We are enabling organizations to modernize their operations, reduce endpoint management complexity, and enhance security across industrial control systems—without disrupting mission-critical processes." "We are excited to work closer with Stratodesk to make it easy to run Ignition on NoTouch OS," said Travis Cox, Chief Technology Evangelist at Inductive Automation. "As customers embark on their digital transformation journey, they need an easy way to deploy Ignition and Ignition Edge in the field at scale securely where updates are seamless, and everything can be managed by a central team." "Stratodesk NoTouch OS on Cybernet's industrial computers enables customers to achieve unprecedented levels of security, efficiency, and centralized management across their industrial IoT deployments," said Jae Yun, Director of Global Product Management. "Together we're upgrading customer endpoint environments in the industrial sector." Learn more about Stratodesk's OT solution and partner ecosystem, or contact Stratodesk's sales team at sales@ About Stratodesk Stratodesk is the leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint OS designed to meet the unique demands of modern enterprises. With zero-trust principles embedded in its core, Stratodesk NoTouch OS is the market-leading endpoint OS for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and Secure Browsing as well as IIoT and Automation use cases. The transformative NoTouch OS is the convergence of cost reduction through streamlining IT operations and endpoint management, greater sustainability through endpoint hardware flexibility, and revolutionized endpoint security, user experience, and productivity. Led by forward-thinking experts in EUC and enterprise security, Stratodesk is the go-to choice for top-tier organizations across various industries globally. With headquarters in San Francisco and a presence in Europe, Stratodesk is growing a disruptive community of channel partners and Stratodesk Plus-certified technology solution providers worldwide. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Silke TelsnigChief Marketing Officermedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Stratodesk Expands Presence in the Industrial and Manufacturing Markets, Redefining Endpoint Management for Operations Technology
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratodesk, the leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint operating system (OS) for modern workspaces, today announced its expansion in the Industrial Automation market, modernizing the landscape of IT and OT endpoint management. The launch of Stratodesk's Industrial OT program combines expertise in endpoint OS security and management solutions with partners in IT/OT hardware, industrial automation software, and more, creating powerful, customized solutions for customers in the industrial sector. 'We're expanding our IIoT footprint, bringing the proven security and flexibility of NoTouch OS to the world of industrial automation,' said Emanuel Pirker, Founder and CEO of Stratodesk. Building on their success in the end-user computing market, Stratodesk is leveraging its secure, thin 'NoTouch OS' operating system to address the unique challenges in OT environments. This expansion allows Stratodesk to offer a comprehensive solution that bridges the gap between IT and OT, enabling seamless management of diverse endpoints across factory floors, energy plants, loading stations, and other industrial settings. The move comes at a critical time for the industrial and manufacturing sectors, when organizations are increasingly seeking to digitally transform their operations and enhance security, often looking for ways to remove Windows OS from the production floor. Stratodesk's NoTouch Industrial IoT solution addresses cybersecurity concerns, integration complexities, and the need for scalable architectures. By providing a secure, Linux-based operating system capable of managing MES, automation software, as well as VDI and IoT endpoints, Stratodesk offers industrial organizations the ability to configure HMI device connections, protocols, and data paths while maintaining robust security measures. 'We're expanding our IIoT footprint, bringing the proven security and flexibility of NoTouch OS to the world of industrial automation,' said Emanuel Pirker, Founder and CEO of Stratodesk. 'We are enabling organizations to modernize their operations, reduce endpoint management complexity, and enhance security across industrial control systems—without disrupting mission-critical processes.' 'We are excited to work closer with Stratodesk to make it easy to run Ignition on NoTouch OS,' said Travis Cox, Chief Technology Evangelist at Inductive Automation. 'As customers embark on their digital transformation journey, they need an easy way to deploy Ignition and Ignition Edge in the field at scale securely where updates are seamless, and everything can be managed by a central team.' 'Stratodesk NoTouch OS on Cybernet's industrial computers enables customers to achieve unprecedented levels of security, efficiency, and centralized management across their industrial IoT deployments,' said Jae Yun, Director of Global Product Management. 'Together we're upgrading customer endpoint environments in the industrial sector.' Learn more about Stratodesk's OT solution and partner ecosystem, or contact Stratodesk's sales team at sales@ About Stratodesk Stratodesk is the leading innovator of the ultra-secure endpoint OS designed to meet the unique demands of modern enterprises. With zero-trust principles embedded in its core, Stratodesk NoTouch OS is the market-leading endpoint OS for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and Secure Browsing as well as IIoT and Automation use cases. The transformative NoTouch OS is the convergence of cost reduction through streamlining IT operations and endpoint management, greater sustainability through endpoint hardware flexibility, and revolutionized endpoint security, user experience, and productivity. Led by forward-thinking experts in EUC and enterprise security, Stratodesk is the go-to choice for top-tier organizations across various industries globally. With headquarters in San Francisco and a presence in Europe, Stratodesk is growing a disruptive community of channel partners and Stratodesk Plus-certified technology solution providers worldwide. Learn more at
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Forbes
Microsoft Users Now At Risk—This Update Destroys Windows
New warning for all Windows users Just as Microsoft escalates warnings for the 800 million Windows users risking an end to security updates, here comes a reminder as to why that will be a nightmare come true: An updated malware threat not only 'bypasses traditional security measures' to steal passwords, but it even now 'has the capability to destroy Windows OS.' The updated version of Neptune RAT, reports Cyfirma, has now been shared on Github by its developers. The remote access trojan 'incorporates advanced anti-analysis techniques and persistence methods to maintain its presence on the victim's system for extended periods and comes packed with dangerous features, including a crypto clipper, password stealer with capabilities to exfiltrate over 270+ different applications' credentials, ransomware capabilities, and live desktop monitoring.' Once installed on a PC, a RAT can take over a system and conduit directly to its handlers to send and receive data and instructions. This updated malware includes many of the latest techniques to avoid detection and ensure its outcomes are achieved. All told, Cyfirma warns this is 'an extremely serious threat,' and it is being pushed out across multiple channels, including Telegram and YouTube, 'often marketed with phrases like 'Most Advanced RAT.' This indicates its widespread use by cybercriminals targeting Windows users.' What's worse, the version of the malware being touted is unlikely to be the most sophisticated version available. The developers 'hint at a more advanced version behind a paywall.' This marketing masquerades as cybersecurity education and training, but in reality it 'raises serious security concerns.' The malware's password stealing capabilities will raise particular concerns, and it's primed with a stealer that can attack 'various browsers, including Chrome, Opera, Yandex, 360Chrome, Comodo Dragon, Coolnovo, Torch, Chromium, and Brave.' The stealer 'extracts browser data from the default LocalApplication folder, where credentials are stored in an encrypted format. After extracting the data, the malware decrypts the credentials and sends them to the attacker's server.' As we have seen multiple times recently, this RAT also piggybacks on core Windows system processes for stealth and persistence. This helps obfuscate against security analysis and also reboots the malware with a system restart. 'The malware creates a persistent scheduled task in Windows using It sets the task to run every minute (/sc minute /mo 1) and executes a command by passing the file path parameter. The task runs silently ( and forces creation (/f).' Unsurprisingly, the RAT is also primed for ransomware, creating 'an HTML file on the desktop named 'How to Decrypt My [which] provides instructions on how to contact the attacker, explains what has happened to the files, and specifies the ransom amount required to recover them… All files on the system are encrypted, and their extensions are changed to .ENC, rendering them inaccessible without decryption.' Cyfirma warns that 'Neptune RAT's arsenal of malicious capabilities – ranging from ransomware and crypto clippers to live desktop monitoring and antivirus disabling – makes it a severe threat… Given its complexity and evolving nature, it poses a significant risk to both individuals and organizations.' Not only do users need to ensure they're up-to-date with all the latest Windows vulnerability fixes, but also need to run updated security software to monitor for such threats. And if you're still using Windows 10, don't let October 14 come and go without security a solution that maintains those critical security updates.
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Forbes
Microsoft's Free Upgrade Deadline—Millions Of Windows Users Suddenly Move
Millions of Windows users suddenly switch NurPhoto via Getty Images All change for Microsoft Windows users. A raft of new decisions in March change how you use your PC, from password deletions to account access, and even a new blue screen of death. But the most critical decision came by way of Microsoft's posts and emails warning users of 'data breaches, identity theft, and other serious consequences.' Microsoft is targeting the hundreds of millions of users sticking with Windows 10, despite its end of support now just over six months away. The move to Windows 11 is free for eligible, licensed PCs at least until then. Miss that date, though, and 'when your OS is no longer getting those all-important security updates, it can be a bit like leaving your front door wide open,' all of which, Microsoft warns, is 'not fun.' And now there's suddenly real movement, as a staggering 4% of Windows 10 users switch in a month after holding out for years. According to the latest from Statcounter, the share of users on Windows 10 has dropped down to 54% from almost 70% a year ago, while Windows 11's market share is more than 40% (42.7%) for the first time. Windows 11 surges Statcounter The bad news for Microsoft and all those Windows 10 users is that there is a hard red line somewhere in this number, with PCs incapable of the upgrade to Windows 11. This is down to the security hardware restrictions Microsoft has placed on PCs eligible to move. This hard line has been markedly reinforced in recent weeks, as various workarounds are shut down and users are told not to update ineligible PCs. We think — but don't know for sure — this impacts around 240 million PCs, leaving users no choice but to change hardware to maintain a fully supported Windows OS. This could be from October 14 this year, albeit there will be a paid ($30) 12-month extension for home users and a longer, more expensive extension for business users. The biggest threat will come in the first 12-18 months post October 14, when PCs are at risk as users ponder what to do next. Expect some cyber security chaos for a while. From that hard date, 'Microsoft will no longer provide software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Transitioning to Windows 11 is essential for maintaining your access to the latest security features.'
