F5 Networks Overview
F5 Networks Inc, aglobal company in application delivery networking, helps enterprises and service providers realize the full value of virtualization, cloud computing, and on-demand IT. F5 solutions help integrate disparate technologies to provide greater control of the infrastructure; improve application delivery and data management; and give users seamless, secure, and accelerated access to applications from their corporate desktops and smart devices. F5 Networks Israel opened its development center in 2004 with the acquisition of MagniFire. It later acquired additional Israeli start-ups in the area of cyber security. Today it develops someof the company's information and cyber-security products. The local center includes software development teams and DevOps teams that develop the SDC infrastructure.
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Oddity Tech (ODD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Oddity Tech is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings and revenue for the quarter ending June 2025. The earnings report, anticipated on August 4, could positively impact the stock price if the results exceed expectations. The company, an online retailer of cosmetics and beauty products, is projected to post earnings of $0.88 per share, a 7.3% increase from the previous year, and revenues of $237.22 million, up 23.1%. The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that a positive earnings surprise is likely, especially if combined with a strong Zacks Rank.
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Software Development Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking PagerDuty (NYSE:PD)
PagerDuty, a software-as-a-service platform, reported Q4 revenues of $121.4 million, a 9.3% increase year-over-year, exceeding analysts expectations by 1.4%. Despite this revenue growth, the company faced challenges as its EPS guidance for the next quarter fell short of expectations. This mixed performance resulted in the companys stock remaining flat post-earnings, trading at $15.52. The broader software development industry saw a mixed Q4, with an average stock decline of 24.8% among tracked companies. PagerDutys customer growth accelerated, but the markets reaction was muted due to the disappointing EPS guidance.
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Software Development Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking JFrog (NASDAQ:FROG)
The article reviews the Q4 performance of software development companies, focusing on JFrog, F5, and Akamai. JFrog reported a 19.3% increase in revenue to $116.1 million, exceeding analysts expectations by 1.5%. However, despite beating EBITDA estimates, it missed annual recurring revenue estimates, leading to a 17.8% drop in stock price. F5 had a strong quarter with a 10.7% revenue increase, outperforming expectations by 7.2%, but its stock fell by 1.1%. Akamai reported a 2.5% revenue increase, meeting expectations, but provided a softer full-year guidance. Overall, the software development sector experienced mixed results, with an average stock price decline of 23.6%.
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Office Tour: F5 Networks Offices - Ramat Gan
Setter Architects has designed new offices for F5 Networks in Ramat Gan, Israel. The design reflects the companys values and includes open gathering places, flexible office areas, and outdoor spaces that promote social contact and a sense of belonging. The design concept was drawn from the companys content worlds, which include hardware, the virtual world, and the cloud.
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F5 firing 10% of Israeli team | CTech
American cybersecurity company F5 is laying off 20 of its Israel-based employees as part of global cutbacks. The company is reducing its team by 9% and will also be consolidating offices and reformatting internal company events. F5s market cap is currently $8.1 billion.
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growth-positive
Oddity Tech (ODD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Oddity Tech is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings and revenue for the quarter ending June 2025. The earnings report, anticipated on August 4, could positively impact the stock price if the results exceed expectations. The company, an online retailer of cosmetics and beauty products, is projected to post earnings of $0.88 per share, a 7.3% increase from the previous year, and revenues of $237.22 million, up 23.1%. The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that a positive earnings surprise is likely, especially if combined with a strong Zacks Rank.
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Software Development Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking PagerDuty (NYSE:PD)
PagerDuty, a software-as-a-service platform, reported Q4 revenues of $121.4 million, a 9.3% increase year-over-year, exceeding analysts expectations by 1.4%. Despite this revenue growth, the company faced challenges as its EPS guidance for the next quarter fell short of expectations. This mixed performance resulted in the companys stock remaining flat post-earnings, trading at $15.52. The broader software development industry saw a mixed Q4, with an average stock decline of 24.8% among tracked companies. PagerDutys customer growth accelerated, but the markets reaction was muted due to the disappointing EPS guidance.
Customers
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Software Development Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking JFrog (NASDAQ:FROG)
The article reviews the Q4 performance of software development companies, focusing on JFrog, F5, and Akamai. JFrog reported a 19.3% increase in revenue to $116.1 million, exceeding analysts expectations by 1.5%. However, despite beating EBITDA estimates, it missed annual recurring revenue estimates, leading to a 17.8% drop in stock price. F5 had a strong quarter with a 10.7% revenue increase, outperforming expectations by 7.2%, but its stock fell by 1.1%. Akamai reported a 2.5% revenue increase, meeting expectations, but provided a softer full-year guidance. Overall, the software development sector experienced mixed results, with an average stock price decline of 23.6%.
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Office Tour: F5 Networks Offices - Ramat Gan
Setter Architects has designed new offices for F5 Networks in Ramat Gan, Israel. The design reflects the companys values and includes open gathering places, flexible office areas, and outdoor spaces that promote social contact and a sense of belonging. The design concept was drawn from the companys content worlds, which include hardware, the virtual world, and the cloud.
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F5 firing 10% of Israeli team | CTech
American cybersecurity company F5 is laying off 20 of its Israel-based employees as part of global cutbacks. The company is reducing its team by 9% and will also be consolidating offices and reformatting internal company events. F5s market cap is currently $8.1 billion.
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חברת שירותי הענן YouCC מונתה לשותפה של F5 -
YouCC, a cloud services and data security provider, has been appointed as a partner by global company F5 Networks. F5 chose YouCC for its experience in leading strategic cloud projects and its ability to provide comprehensive cloud security solutions. The partnership aims to offer customers advanced security solutions and services in the cloud, enabling them to drive innovation and digital development. YouCCs proven track record and expertise in cloud projects for large organizations make it an ideal partner for F5. The collaboration will allow customers to seamlessly integrate into the cloud environment using F5s advanced solutions and YouCCs implementation methodology.
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Office Tour: F5 Networks - Tel Aviv Offices
Setter Architects has created a new office for F5 Networks in Tel Aviv, Israel. The objective was to create a warm and dynamic working environment for employees, inspired by the urban environment. The design incorporates unique textures, colors, and materials, such as bare concrete columns, graffiti-covered walls, and oriental floor tiles. The office features executive manager offices surrounded by open space areas that maximize natural sunlight and provide a green scenic view. The chosen floor has a relatively low ceiling, allowing for an industrial and dynamic look. Vibrant colors are used in elements such as green partitions and colorful graffiti. The cafeteria serves as the main meeting area and has an oriental and stylish urban café feel.
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F5 acquires cyber security co Versafe
F5 Networks Inc. has acquired Versafe Ltd., a web anti-fraud, anti-phishing, and anti-malware solutions provider. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but it is not expected to have a material impact on F5s operating results. Versafe has 30 customers worldwide and was valued at $30 million. This is F5s fourth acquisition in Israel. The acquisition will enhance F5s existing security solutions and provide greater breadth to its offerings. Versafes solutions protect against fraud and intellectual property theft without requiring software download or device registration. F5 plans to bring new security solutions to its customers through this acquisition.
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F5 Networks Picks Up Israel's Traffix
F5 Networks, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Traffix Systems, a leading provider of 4G Diameter signaling products for telecommunications service providers. The acquisition allows F5 to enhance its technology and enable carriers to transition from 3G to 4G and IMS networks in a simpler and more cost-effective way. The Diameter protocol, which is the industry standard for network signaling in 4G/LTE networks, enables functions such as billing, subscriber management, and interoperability between IP systems and carriers. Traffix Systems solutions have been adopted by major network vendors, making it a valuable addition to F5s portfolio. This acquisition is expected to contribute to the growth of F5 Networks.
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F5 buys Israeli startup MagniFire
Seattle-based F5 Networks has acquired Israeli startup MagniFire WebSystems for $29 million in cash. MagniFire, a technology leader in the Web application firewall market, will become F5s R&D center. The acquisition was backed by investors JVP and Lucent Venture Partners. F5 Networks specializes in load balancing applications and competes with Radware. F5 is worth over a billion on Nasdaq, while Radware is worth a little over $300 million. F5s first-quarter sales in 2004 were over $40 million. MagniFire, on the other hand, has just begun sales and has estimated revenues of a few hundred thousand dollars. The acquisition will result in all 18 MagniFire employees in Israel and five New York-based employees becoming part of F5 Networks.
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| Employees (range) | 201-500 |
| Exact count | 205 |
| Team members | 3 |
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| Confidence | 71/100 |
| Missing | product stage, sector, business model, funding rounds, markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Crunchbase | f5-networks |
| Phone | +972773604400 |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2022-11-06T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2016-06-30T00:00:00.000Z |
| Status detail | Public on NASDAQ on Jun, 1999; |