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TI reports Q4 2024 and 2024 financial results and shareholder returns

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DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today reported fourth quarter revenue of $4.01 billion, net income of $1.21 billion and earnings per share of $1.30. Earnings per share included a 2-cent benefit that was not in the company’s original guidance.

Regarding the company’s performance and returns to shareholders, Haviv Ilan, TI’s president and CEO, made the following comments:

“Revenue decreased 3% sequentially and 2% from the same quarter a year ago.”Our cash flow from operations of $6.3 billion for the trailing 12 months again underscored the strength of our business model, the quality of our product portfolio and the benefit of 300mm production. Free cash flow for the same period was $1.5 billion.”Over the past 12 months we invested $3.8 billion in R&D and SG&A, invested $4.8 billion in capital expenditures and returned $5.7 billion to owners.”TI’s first quarter outlook is for revenue in the range of $3.74 billion to $4.06 billion and earnings per share between $0.94 and $1.16. We now expect our 2025 effective tax rate to be about 12%.”

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.

Earnings summary

(In millions, except per-share amounts)

Q4 2024

Q4 2023

Change 

Revenue

$

4,007

$

4,077

(2) %

Operating profit

$

1,377

$

1,533

(10) %

Net income

$

1,205

$

1,371

(12) %

Earnings per share

$

1.30

$

1.49

(13) %

 

Cash generation

Trailing 12 Months

(In millions)

Q4 2024

Q4 2024

Q4 2023

Change 

Cash flow from operations

$

1,998

$

6,318

$

6,420

(2) %

Capital expenditures

$

1,192

$

4,820

$

5,071

(5) %

Free cash flow

$

806

$

1,498

$

1,349

11 %

Free cash flow % of revenue

9.6 %

7.7 %

 

Cash return

Trailing 12 Months

(In millions)

Q4 2024

Q4 2024

Q4 2023

Change 

Dividends paid

$

1,240

$

4,795

$

4,557

5 %

Stock repurchases

$

537

$

929

$

293

217 %

Total cash returned

$

1,777

$

5,724

$

4,850

18 %

 

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

For Three Months Ended

December 31,

For Years Ended

December 31,

(In millions, except per-share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

$

4,007

$

4,077

$

15,641

$

17,519

Cost of revenue (COR)

1,693

1,646

6,547

6,500

Gross profit

2,314

2,431

9,094

11,019

Research and development (R&D)

491

460

1,959

1,863

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)

446

438

1,794

1,825

Restructuring charges/other

—

—

(124)

—

Operating profit

1,377

1,533

5,465

7,331

Other income (expense), net (OI&E)

112

113

496

440

Interest and debt expense

130

98

508

353

Income before income taxes

1,359

1,548

5,453

7,418

Provision for income taxes

154

177

654

908

Net income

$

1,205

$

1,371

$

4,799

$

6,510

Diluted earnings per common share

$

1.30

$

1.49

$

5.20

$

7.07

Average shares outstanding:

   Basic

912

908

912

908

   Diluted

919

915

919

916

Cash dividends declared per common share

$

1.36

$

1.30

$

5.26

$

5.02

Supplemental Information

Provision for income taxes is based on the following:

Operating taxes (calculated using the estimated annual effective tax rate)

$

170

$

180

$

743

$

974

Discrete tax items

(16)

(3)

(89)

(66)

Provision for income taxes (effective taxes)

$

154

$

177

$

654

$

908

A portion of net income is allocated to unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) on which we pay dividend equivalents. Diluted EPS

is calculated using the following:

Net income

$

1,205

$

1,371

$

4,799

$

6,510

Income allocated to RSUs

(7)

(7)

(24)

(33)

Income allocated to common stock for diluted EPS

$

1,198

$

1,364

$

4,775

$

6,477

 

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31,

(In millions, except par value)

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,200

$

2,964

   Short-term investments

4,380

5,611

   Accounts receivable, net of allowances of ($21) and ($16)

1,719

1,787

   Raw materials

395

420

   Work in process

2,214

2,109

   Finished goods

1,918

1,470

   Inventories

4,527

3,999

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,200

761

   Total current assets

15,026

15,122

Property, plant and equipment at cost

15,254

13,268

   Accumulated depreciation

(3,907)

(3,269)

   Property, plant and equipment

11,347

9,999

Goodwill

4,362

4,362

Deferred tax assets

936

757

Capitalized software licenses

257

223

Overfunded retirement plans

233

173

Other long-term assets

3,348

1,712

Total assets

$

35,509

$

32,348

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

   Current portion of long-term debt

$

750

$

599

   Accounts payable

820

802

   Accrued compensation

839

836

   Income taxes payable

159

172

   Accrued expenses and other liabilities

1,075

911

   Total current liabilities

3,643

3,320

Long-term debt

12,846

10,624

Underfunded retirement plans

110

108

Deferred tax liabilities

53

63

Other long-term liabilities

1,954

1,336

Total liabilities

18,606

15,451

Stockholders’ equity:

   Preferred stock, $25 par value. Shares authorized – 10; none issued

—

—

   Common stock, $1 par value. Shares authorized – 2,400; shares issued – 1,741

1,741

1,741

   Paid-in capital

3,935

3,362

   Retained earnings

52,262

52,283

   Treasury common stock at cost

   Shares: 2024 – 830; 2023 – 832

(40,895)

(40,284)

   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (AOCI)

(140)

(205)

Total stockholders’ equity

16,903

16,897

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

35,509

$

32,348

 

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For Three Months Ended

December 31,

For Years Ended

December 31,

(In millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

   Net income

$

1,205

$

1,371

$

4,799

$

6,510

   Adjustments to net income:

   Depreciation

416

322

1,508

1,175

   Amortization of capitalized software

19

15

72

63

   Stock compensation

78

68

387

362

   (Gains) losses on sales of assets

(1)

1

(127)

—

   Deferred taxes

(21)

(140)

(210)

(299)

   Increase (decrease) from changes in:

   Accounts receivable

143

189

68

108

   Inventories

(231)

(91)

(528)

(1,242)

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets

76

8

7

46

   Accounts payable and accrued expenses

87

(10)

125

(33)

   Accrued compensation

115

126

(12)

29

   Income taxes payable

110

58

597

(7)

   Changes in funded status of retirement plans

31

(4)

33

45

   Other

(29)

11

(401)

(337)

Cash flows from operating activities

1,998

1,924

6,318

6,420

Cash flows from investing activities

   Capital expenditures

(1,192)

(1,148)

(4,820)

(5,071)

   Proceeds from asset sales

1

—

195

3

   Purchases of short-term investments

(909)

(2,565)

(9,716)

(12,705)

   Proceeds from short-term investments

2,726

3,411

11,187

13,387

   Other

(12)

(9)

(48)

24

Cash flows from investing activities

614

(311)

(3,202)

(4,362)

Cash flows from financing activities

   Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

—

—

2,980

3,000

   Repayment of debt

(300)

—

(600)

(500)

   Dividends paid

(1,240)

(1,181)

(4,795)

(4,557)

   Stock repurchases

(537)

(65)

(929)

(293)

   Proceeds from common stock transactions

87

45

517

263

   Other

(11)

(14)

(53)

(57)

Cash flows from financing activities

(2,001)

(1,215)

(2,880)

(2,144)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

611

398

236

(86)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

2,589

2,566

2,964

3,050

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

3,200

$

2,964

$

3,200

$

2,964

Supplemental cash flow information

   Investment tax credit (ITC) used to reduce income taxes payable

$

56

$

—

$

588

$

—

Total cash benefit related to the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act

$

56

$

—

$

588

$

—

 

Quarterly segment results 

(In millions)

Q4 2024

Q4 2023

Change 

Analog:

   Revenue

$

3,174

$

3,120

2 %

   Operating profit

$

1,237

$

1,280

(3) %

Embedded Processing:

   Revenue

$

613

$

752

(18) %

   Operating profit

$

58

$

195

(70) %

Other:

   Revenue

$

220

$

205

7 %

   Operating profit*

$

82

$

58

41 %

    * Includes restructuring charges/other.

 

Annual segment results

(In millions)

2024

2023

Change 

Analog:

   Revenue

$

12,161

$

13,040

(7) %

   Operating profit

$

4,608

$

5,821

(21) %

Embedded Processing:

   Revenue

$

2,533

$

3,368

(25) %

   Operating profit

$

352

$

1,008

(65) %

Other:

   Revenue

$

947

$

1,111

(15) %

   Operating profit*

$

505

$

502

1 %

    * Includes restructuring charges/other.

 

Non-GAAP financial information

This release includes references to free cash flow and ratios based on that measure. These are financial measures that were not prepared in accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow was calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from the most directly comparable GAAP measure, cash flows from operating activities (also referred to as cash flow from operations).

We believe that free cash flow and the associated ratios provide insight into our liquidity, our cash-generating capability and the amount of cash potentially available to return to shareholders, as well as insight into our financial performance. These non-GAAP measures are supplemental to the comparable GAAP measures.

Reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided in the table below.

For Years Ended

December 31,

(In millions)

2024

2023

Change 

Cash flow from operations (GAAP)*

$

6,318

$

6,420

(2) %

Capital expenditures

(4,820)

(5,071)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$

1,498

$

1,349

11 %

Revenue

$

15,641

$

17,519

Cash flow from operations as a percentage of revenue (GAAP)

40.4 %

36.6 %

Free cash flow as a percentage of revenue (non-GAAP)

9.6 %

7.7 %

* Includes a cash benefit of $588 million from the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act ITC used to reduce income taxes

payable for 2024.

This release also includes references to operating taxes, a non-GAAP term we use to describe taxes calculated using the estimated annual effective tax rate, a GAAP measure that by definition does not include discrete tax items. We believe the term operating taxes helps to differentiate from effective taxes, which include discrete tax items.

Notice regarding forward-looking statements

This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as TI or its management “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe TI’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

We urge you to carefully consider the following important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of TI or our management:

Economic, social and political conditions, and natural events in the countries in which we, our customers or our suppliers operate, including global trade policies;Market demand for semiconductors, particularly in the industrial and automotive markets, and customer demand that differs from forecasts;Our ability to compete in products and prices in an intensely competitive industry;Evolving cybersecurity and other threats relating to our information technology systems or those of our customers, suppliers and other third parties;Our ability to successfully implement and realize opportunities from strategic, business and organizational changes, or our ability to realize our expectations regarding the amount and timing of associated restructuring charges and cost savings;Our ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment, our timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies and installation of manufacturing equipment, and our ability to realize expected returns on significant investments in manufacturing capacity;Availability and cost of key materials, utilities, manufacturing equipment, third-party manufacturing services and manufacturing technology;Our ability to recruit and retain skilled personnel and effectively manage key employee succession;Product liability, warranty or other claims relating to our products, software, manufacturing, delivery, services, design or communications, or recalls by our customers for a product containing one of our parts;Compliance with or changes in the complex laws, rules and regulations to which we are or may become subject, or actions of enforcement authorities, that restrict our ability to operate our business or subject us to fines, penalties or other legal liability;Changes in tax law and accounting standards that impact the tax rate applicable to us, the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed, adverse resolution of tax audits, increases in tariff rates, and the ability to realize deferred tax assets;Financial difficulties of our distributors or semiconductor distributors’ promotion of competing product lines to our detriment; or disputes with current or former distributors;Losses or curtailments of purchases from key customers or the timing and amount of customer inventory adjustments;Our ability to maintain or improve profit margins, including our ability to utilize our manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover our fixed operating costs, in an intensely competitive and cyclical industry and changing regulatory environment;Our ability to maintain and enforce a strong intellectual property portfolio and maintain freedom of operation in all jurisdictions where we conduct business; or our exposure to infringement claims;Instability in the global credit and financial markets; andImpairments of our non-financial assets.

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the Risk factors discussion in Item 1A of TI’s most recent Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. If we do update any forward-looking statement, you should not infer that we will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statement.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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NIX United Achieves AWS AI Competency After Rigorous Audit

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AI-enabled software development company NIX United has officially achieved the AWS AI Competency designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The recognition validates NIX’s proven expertise in architecting, securing, and deploying enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions on AWS.

TAMPA, Fla., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For enterprise organizations, the designation provides independent validation of NIX’s end-to-end AI capabilities across solution architecture, data security, governance, and operational excellence. It is based on successful production deployments, including a generative AI customer feedback analytics platform and an AI-powered medical education solution. The competency also provides eligible customers with access to AWS-validated frameworks, specialized technical resources, and AWS GenAI Innovation Funding programs.

“AI must be engineered for long-term production value,” said Artur Bakulin, Head of RnD and Innovation at NIX United. “Earning the AWS AI Competency reflects our commitment to building AI architectures grounded in verifiable return on investment.”

Moving Beyond AI Demos to Production Value

While AI adoption accelerates, organizations face a critical barrier: transitioning from impressive proofs of concept to production-grade applications. Building AI for the modern enterprise requires solving complex challenges around regulatory compliance and seamless system integration.

To earn the AWS AI Competency, NIX completed a comprehensive technical audit demonstrating its ability to deliver scalable AI solutions. The evaluation covered engineering practices, security controls, governance frameworks, and operational excellence, while highlighting NIX’s experience applying generative AI to complex business workflows.

Strategic Benefits for Enterprise Clients

“AI must be engineered for long-term production value,” said Artur Bakulin, Head of RnD and Innovation at NIX United. “Earning the AWS AI Competency reflects our commitment to building AI architectures grounded in verifiable return on investment.”

For NIX clients, this designation provides:

Reduced project risk through AWS-validated architectures that support data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.Faster project execution with access to eligible AWS funding programs, including subsidized AI assessments, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and AWS GenAI Innovation Funding.Long-term scalability with solutions engineered to move seamlessly from pilot projects to business-critical production environments.

Organizations exploring generative AI initiatives can work with NIX experts to evaluate their eligibility for the AWS GenAI Innovation Funding Program and identify opportunities to accelerate adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What specific competency did NIX United achieve?

A: NIX achieved the AWS AI Competency, a formal designation by Amazon Web Services verifying a partner’s technical proficiency and robust customer success in delivering generative AI solutions.

Q: What criteria did AWS use to evaluate NIX United?

A: AWS conducted a comprehensive technical audit covering NIX’s solution architecture, security controls, governance frameworks, and delivery methodology.

Q: How can enterprise clients fund their AI initiatives with NIX United?

A: Through NIX’s status as an advanced AWS partner, eligible clients can access the AWS GenAI Innovation Funding Program to offset costs for AI assessments, proofs-of-concept, and full-scale implementations.

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Apollo and San Jose Earthquakes Announce Official Sleeve and Go-to-Market Partnership, Bringing the AI GTM System to Major League Soccer

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First-of-its-kind partnership to help Earthquakes capitalize on soccer’s surging popularity through AI-powered GTM transformation

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apollo, the AI go-to-market system, announced today a multiyear Official Sleeve Partnership with Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes that entails becoming both the club’s Official Go-to-Market Partner and the first go-to-market (GTM) company to combine a professional sports sponsorship with a full-scale partnership for revenue operations transformation.

As soccer continues its unprecedented rise in popularity across the United States, with MLS seeing a 62% year-over-year increase in viewership to kick off the 2026 season, the unique partnership positions the Earthquakes to modernize their GTM, accelerate revenue and capitalize on the sport’s expanding global audience.

In the partnership, Apollo will serve as both a brand sponsor with its logo featured prominently on the right sleeve of the Earthquakes’ jersey, and as a technology partner, powering the club’s GTM strategy. The club will deploy Apollo’s system across key revenue-generating functions, including group ticket sales, sponsorship pipeline management, inbound lead routing and season ticket renewals, creating a modern GTM system designed to drive fan engagement and commercial growth.

“We see this partnership as a natural extension of Apollo’s mission to make world-class go-to-market accessible to everyone by bringing it to the world’s most popular game,” said Matt Curl, CEO of Apollo. “Soccer is entering an incredible growth phase in the U.S., creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for clubs to deepen fan relationships and accelerate commercial growth. Every professional sports team is running a revenue business focused on finding customers, engaging fans, growing sponsorships and driving renewals. By bringing together data, intelligence and execution into one system, we’re helping the Earthquakes build a modern commercial operation that will become a model for the future of sports.”  

The partnership reflects Apollo’s broader vision that every organization can benefit from its AI GTM system. With the rise in soccer’s popularity, clubs face increasing pressure to convert fan interest into lasting relationships, ticket sales, sponsorships and recurring revenue. While sports organizations have historically relied on fragmented tools across ticketing, sponsorship sales, CRM and marketing, Apollo brings those workflows together into one connected system to help organizations capitalize on this moment.

For the Earthquakes, that means:

Modernizing group ticket sales workflowsImproving inbound lead managementGrowing sponsorship pipelineStreamlining season ticket renewal campaignsGiving sales and marketing teams a unified system

“While excitement around soccer continues to grow across the country, we’re investing in the technology and systems that will help us better engage our supporters and continue growing our commercial business,” said Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee. “I started my career in sales and have never seen the kind of technology that Apollo provides. This will transform our approach to sales and marketing by giving us one system to connect data, automate workflows and create a more connected experience for Quakes fans throughout their journey with the club.”

“We are excited to roll out the Apollo AI GTM system to revenue teams across our organization,” added Earthquakes Chief Strategy Officer Ian Anderson. “Apollo is at the forefront of AI-powered GTM and the Quakes are committed to being ahead of the technology curve for our industry.”

The Earthquakes become Apollo’s first official sports partner, laying the foundation for a broader strategy to bring modern GTM technology to sports organizations worldwide. Apollo plans to use the partnership as a blueprint for working with hundreds of professional sports organizations facing similar revenue and commercial challenges.

“This is just the beginning,” added Curl. “Professional sports organizations have the same GTM challenges as fast-growing businesses. We’re excited to demonstrate what’s possible when data, intelligence, and execution come together in a single system to help teams build stronger relationships with fans, partners, and customers.”

The partnership will officially debut ahead of the Earthquakes’ annual California Clasico match on Saturday, July 25, against the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium, with Apollo and the club jointly celebrating the launch through customer events, social activations and in-stadium experiences.

About Apollo
Apollo is the AI GTM System that uniquely combines data, intelligence, and execution in one loop helping every business find and win their next customer. Trusted by millions of users and over 600,000 companies worldwide, Apollo combines one of the industry’s largest B2B contact databases with a purpose built GTM intelligence engine and a full execution stack, in an all-in-one system. Learn more at apollo.io.

About San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes, one of Major League Soccer’s original teams, are the epicenter for soccer in Northern California, playing at the highest professional level in the United States. The club won MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003 and took home Supporters’ Shields in 2005 and 2012. The Earthquakes are based out of PayPal Park, an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2015 and is the first cloud-enabled venue in MLS. The organization was originally founded in 1974 in the North American Soccer League, and in 2024, celebrated its 50th anniversary of positively impacting communities around Northern California. The club’s nonprofit arm, the Quakes Foundation, focuses on health and fitness initiatives for local underserved youth and fighting food insecurity. For more information about the Earthquakes, visit sjearthquakes.com.

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CIQ Arms Federal Agencies and Contractors with Kernel-Level Detection and BOD 26-04-Compliant Remediation

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RLC Pro Hardened and Ascender Pro together give federal teams kernel exploitation detection as it happens and CVE remediation before it wipes out an entire fleet

RENO, Nev., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CIQ, the founding commercial sponsor of Rocky Linux, today announced the launch of an RLC Pro Hardened and Ascender Pro deployment that gives federal agencies real-time kernel exploit detection, audit-ready compliance, and automated remediation in a single deployment. The pairing gives federal teams a stronger position inside the three-day remediation window Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04 sets for the highest-risk vulnerabilities on federal systems.

On June 10, 2026, CISA issued BOD 26-04, and the three-day clock starts when a flaw enters the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, not when a patch ships. For the most dangerous vulnerabilities, the exploit often arrives before the patch does, leaving agencies with a compliance deadline and no fix to apply yet. Non-compliance penalties can include a range of administrative consequences, including greater regulatory oversight and asset disconnection.

RLC Pro Hardened, CIQ’s federal-ready Enterprise Linux distribution, answers that gap. It is the first Enterprise Linux distribution to ship runtime kernel exploitation detection enabled and supported by default, giving agencies a record of what happened during the window before a fix shipped. CIQ delivered that capability well before BOD 26-04 put federal agencies on a three-day clock.

“A single critical vulnerability can impact an entire federal fleet before it’s even confirmed as a CVE,” said Gregory Kurtzer, founder and CEO of CIQ. “RLC Pro Hardened’s LKRG catches the exploit behavior at the kernel the moment it happens, patch or no patch. Once remediation is required, Ascender Pro orchestrates it across the entire fleet and proves it happened, system by system. Agencies get both sides covered without rebuilding their infrastructure.”

RLC Pro Hardened ships with Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG), which validates kernel integrity continuously and records kernel-level exploitation as it happens. The distribution also arrives audit-ready, with FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and CIQ-engineered lockdown playbooks for DISA STIG, CIS and NIST 800-171.

Ascender Pro adds Reaqt, an event-driven engine that watches fleet logs, matches them against rule sets, and fires the right Ansible playbook automatically. Across a fleet, that closes issues faster than manual, ticket-driven review.

More About BOD 26-04

BOD 26-04 replaced the severity-score deadlines of BOD 22-01 and BOD 19-02 with a risk model. It scores each vulnerability on four factors: public exposure, presence in the KEV catalog, exploit automation and technical impact. A vulnerability that meets all four carries a three-calendar-day remediation deadline, the shortest CISA has set in a Binding Operational Directive. Agency remediation policies must support the directive by August 7, 2026.

About CIQ

CIQ is the founding support and services partner for Rocky Linux and a leading provider of enterprise Linux infrastructure. CIQ delivers commercially supported Linux offerings, high-performance computing solutions and AI infrastructure to enterprises, government agencies, research institutions and supercomputing centers worldwide. CIQ’s products include the Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC Pro) family of operating systems, Ascender Pro for IT automation, Fuzzball job-based container orchestration, Warewulf cluster provisioning and Apptainer, the leading container system for high-performance computing. For more information, visit ciq.com.

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