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CrowdStrike CEO summoned to testify before US Congress over disastrous software update that crashed millions of Windows computers worldwide (link)
Wiz walks away from $23 billion Google deal, will pursue IPO instead (link)
Payment processing giant Visa reports 9% rise in fiscal third-quarter profits as digital payments grow (link)
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CrowdStrike CEO summoned to explain epic fail
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security has summoned CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify regarding a recent software update that caused a massive global IT outage. The incident, described as potentially the largest in history, disrupted key sectors including aviation, healthcare, and emergency services, leading to over 3,000 flight cancellations and numerous service delays.
Kurtz is expected to provide details on the incident and the company's response by 5 PM ET on July 24. The committee emphasized the need for transparency and learning from this failure to prevent future occurrences
Wiz walks away from $23 billion deal with Google
Wiz has declined a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, opting instead to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). CEO Assaf Rappaport informed employees that the decision was influenced by antitrust concerns and the desire to maintain control over the company's future.
Founded in 2020, Wiz has rapidly grown its cloud security business, reaching $350 million in annual recurring revenue. The company aims to achieve $1 billion in recurring revenue and successfully execute its IPO plans, marking a significant shift in its strategic direction
Visa's fiscal third-quarter profits rise 9%
Visa Inc. reported a 9% increase in adjusted profits for its fiscal third quarter, earning $4.87 billion, or $2.40 per share. This growth is attributed to the ongoing shift from cash to digital payments, with the company processing $3.325 trillion in transactions, a 7.4% increase year-over-year. Notably, U.S. transaction growth outpaced economic growth at 5.1%.
However, Visa noted a slight slowdown in credit and debit card payment volume growth, decreasing from 8% to 7%, possibly due to market saturation and fewer new industries adopting digital payments.
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