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Allot Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, today announced its unaudited fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial results.
Financial Highlights
Fourth quarter revenues were $24.3 million and full-year 2023 revenues were $93.2 million;SECaaS revenues were $3.2 million for Q4 and $10.6 million for FY 2023, up 41.5% and 48.4% year-over-year respectively.December 2023 SECaaS ARR* was $12.7 million;Q4 GAAP net loss was $18.3 million and non-GAAP net loss was $16.4 million, including a credit loss provision for 2 specific customers of approximately $9 million; the full year 2023 GAAP net loss was $62.8 million and non-GAAP net loss was $53.3 million, including a credit loss provision of approximately $23 million;
Financial Outlook
Looking ahead to 2024, management expectations are as follows:
Full-year 2024 non-GAAP operating profit and free cash flow breakevenContinued double-digit growth of SECaaS revenues and ARR
Management Comment
Erez Antebi, President & CEO of Allot, commented, “2023 represented a year with significant challenges on multiple fronts. While the macro economic environment and service provider spending remain challenging, we are controlling what we can control. As we announced in prior quarters, we have taken aggressive actions to align our expense footprint with the expected revenue level going ahead. Our goal is to bring the business back to profitability while investing in our long-term growth engine, Security as a Service (SECaaS).”
The Company also announces that Mr. Manuel Echanove is stepping down from the Board to focus on other opportunities.
Q4 2023 Financial Results Summary
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $24.3 million, a decrease of 26.3% compared to $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross profit on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $11.4 million (gross margin of 46.8%), a 47.9% decline compared with $21.9 million (gross margin of 66.3%) in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $12.6 million (gross margin of 51.7%), a 43.7% decline compared with $22.4 million (gross margin of 67.7%) in the fourth quarter of 2022. The fourth quarter gross margin level was negatively impacted by a one-time write-off.
Net loss on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $18.3 million, or $0.48 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $6.7 million, or $0.18 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loss on a non-GAAP for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $16.4 million, or $0.43 per basic share compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.13 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. A credit loss provision for 2 specific customers of approximately $9 million increased the fourth quarter expenses.
Full Year 2023 Financial Results Summary
Total revenues for 2023 were $93.2 million, a 24.1% decrease compared to $122.7 million in 2022.
Gross profit on a GAAP basis for 2023 was $52.7 million (gross margin of 56.6%), a 36.5% decline compared with $82.9 million (gross margin of 67.5%) in 2022.
Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for 2023 was $55.5 million (gross margin of 59.6%), a 34.4% decline compared with $84.7 million (gross margin of 69%) in 2022.
Net loss on a GAAP basis for 2023 was $62.8 million, or $1.66 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $32.0 million, or $0.87 per basic share, in 2022.
Net loss on a non-GAAP basis for 2023 was $53.3 million, or $1.41 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $23.2 million, or $0.63 per basic share, in 2022. A credit loss provision of approximately $23 million increased the 2023 expenses.
Cash, short-term bank deposits, and investments as of December 31, 2023, totaled $54.9 million, compared to $86.4 million as of December 31, 2022.
Conference Call & Webcast:
The Allot management team will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings results today, February 15, 2024, at 8:30 am ET, 3:30 pm Israel time. To access the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:
US: 1-888-642-5032, UK: 0-800-917-5108, Israel: +972-3-918-0610
A live webcast and, following the end of the call, an archive of the conference call, will be accessible on the Allot website at: http://investors.allot.com/index.cfm
About Allot
Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot’s multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed, and cloud service providers and over 1,000 enterprises. Our industry-leading network-based security as a service solution is already used by many millions of subscribers globally. Allot. See. Control. Secure.
For more information, visit www.allot.com
Performance Metrics
* Total ARR – Support & Maintenance ARR (measures the current annual run rate of support & maintenance revenues, which is calculated based on the expected revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023, excluding one-time items, and multiplied by 4) and SECaaS ARR (measures the current annual run rate of SECaaS revenues, which is calculated based on estimated revenues for the month of Dec. 2023 and multiplied by 12).
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation:
The difference between GAAP and non-GAAP revenues is related to the acquisitions made by the Company and represents revenues adjusted for the impact of the fair value adjustment to acquired deferred revenue related to purchase accounting. Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income after including deferred revenues related to the fair value adjustment resulting from purchase accounting and excluding stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, deferred tax asset adjustment and changes in taxes-related items.
These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP results and a full reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying Table 2. The Company provides these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they present a better measure of the Company’s core business and management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company’s ongoing performance. Accordingly, the Company believes they are useful to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company’s operating performance.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements set forth in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our accounts receivables, including our ability to collect outstanding accounts and assess their collectability on a quarterly basis; our ability to meet expectations with respect to our financial guidance and outlook; our ability to compete successfully with other companies offering competing technologies; the loss of one or more significant customers; consolidation of, and strategic alliances by, our competitors; government regulation; the timing of completion of key project milestones which impact the timing of our revenue recognition; lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added services; managing lengthy sales cycles; operational risks associated with large projects; our dependence on fourth party channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; and other factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
EK Global Investor Relations
Ehud Helft
+1 212 378 8040
Public Relations Contact:
Seth Greenberg, Allot Ltd.
+972 54 922 2294
TABLE – 1
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
Revenues
$ 24,342
$ 33,029
$ 93,150
$ 122,737
Cost of revenues
12,941
11,134
40,464
39,831
Gross profit
11,401
21,895
52,686
82,906
Operating expenses:
Research and development costs, net
7,942
12,371
39,115
49,800
Sales and marketing
12,057
12,881
43,850
49,393
General and administrative
10,316
3,703
34,656
15,982
Total operating expenses
30,315
28,955
117,621
115,175
Operating loss
(18,914)
(7,060)
(64,935)
(32,269)
Financial and other income, net
661
796
3,215
2,134
Loss before income tax expenses
(18,253)
(6,264)
(61,720)
(30,135)
Tax expenses
96
474
1,084
1,895
Net Loss
(18,349)
(6,738)
(62,804)
(32,030)
Basic net loss per share
$ (0.48)
$ (0.18)
$ (1.66)
$ (0.87)
Diluted net loss per share
$ (0.48)
$ (0.18)
$ (1.66)
$ (0.87)
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing basic net loss per share
38,293,808
37,325,971
37,911,214
36,975,424
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing diluted net loss per share
38,293,808
37,325,971
37,911,214
36,975,424
TABLE – 2
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
GAAP cost of revenues
$ 12,941
$ 11,134
$ 40,464
$ 39,831
Share-based compensation (1)
(162)
(323)
(1,219)
(1,133)
Amortization of intangible assets (2)**
(1,024)
(157)
(1,606)
(613)
Non-GAAP cost of revenues
$ 11,755
$ 10,654
$ 37,639
$ 38,085
GAAP gross profit
$ 11,401
$ 21,895
$ 52,686
$ 82,906
Gross profit adjustments
1,186
480
2,825
1,746
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 12,587
$ 22,375
$ 55,511
$ 84,652
GAAP operating expenses
$ 30,315
$ 28,955
$ 117,621
$ 115,175
Share-based compensation (1)
(1,449)
(1,966)
(7,626)
(8,032)
Amortization of intangible assets (2)**
–
–
–
–
Income related to M&A activities (3)
699
274
699
274
Changes in taxes and headcount related items (4)
–
325
–
325
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 29,565
$ 27,588
$ 110,694
$ 107,742
GAAP financial and other income
$ 661
$ 796
$ 3,215
$ 2,134
Exchange rate differences*
(50)
(85)
(378)
(442)
Expenses related to M&A activities (3)
–
4
43
4
Non-GAAP Financial and other income
$ 611
$ 715
$ 2,880
$ 1,696
GAAP taxes on income
$ 96
$ 474
$ 1,084
$ 1,895
Changes in tax related items
(25)
(25)
(100)
(100)
Non-GAAP taxes on income
$ 71
$ 449
$ 984
$ 1,795
GAAP Net Loss
$ (18,349)
$ (6,738)
$ (62,804)
$ (32,030)
Share-based compensation (1)
1,611
2,289
8,845
9,165
Amortization of intangible assets (2)**
1,024
157
1,606
613
Income related to M&A activities (3)
(699)
(270)
(656)
(270)
Changes in taxes and headcount related items (4)
–
(325)
–
(325)
Exchange rate differences*
(50)
(85)
(378)
(442)
Changes in tax related items
25
25
100
100
Non-GAAP Net income (loss)
$ (16,438)
$ (4,947)
$ (53,287)
$ (23,189)
GAAP Loss per share (diluted)
$ (0.48)
$ (0.18)
$ (1.66)
$ (0.87)
Share-based compensation
0.04
0.06
0.23
0.25
Amortization of intangible assets**
0.03
0.01
0.05
0.02
Income related to M&A activities
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.02)
(0.01)
Changes in taxes and headcount related items
–
(0.01)
–
(0.01)
Exchange rate differences*
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.01)
Non-GAAP Net income (loss) per share (diluted)
$ (0.43)
$ (0.13)
$ (1.41)
$ (0.63)
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing GAAP diluted net loss per share
38,293,808
37,325,971
37,911,214
36,975,424
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing non-GAAP diluted net loss per share
38,293,808
37,325,971
37,911,214
36,975,424
* Financial income or expenses related to exchange rate differences in connection with revaluation of assets and
liabilities in non-dollar denominated currencies.
** While amortization of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the measures, the revenue of the acquired
companies is reflected in the measures and the acquired assets contribute to revenue generation.
TABLE – 2 cont.
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(1) Share-based compensation:
Cost of revenues
$ 162
$ 323
$ 1,219
$ 1,133
Research and development costs, net
597
775
3,010
3,168
Sales and marketing
473
684
2,651
2,943
General and administrative
379
507
1,965
1,921
$ 1,611
$ 2,289
$ 8,845
$ 9,165
(2) Amortization of intangible assets
Cost of revenues
$ 1,024
$ 157
$ 1,606
$ 613
$ 1,024
$ 157
$ 1,606
$ 613
(3) Expenses (Income) related to M&A activities
General and administrative
$ (699)
$ –
$ (699)
$ –
Research and development costs, net
–
(274)
–
(274)
Finanacial expensees (income)
–
4
43
4
$ (699)
$ (270)
$ (656)
$ (270)
(4) Changes in taxes and headcount related items
Sales and marketing
$ –
$ (325)
$ –
$ (325)
$ –
$ (325)
$ –
$ (325)
TABLE – 3
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 14,192
$ 12,295
Short-term bank deposits
10,000
68,765
Restricted deposits
1,728
1,050
Available-for-sale marketable securities
28,853
4,293
Trade receivables, net (net of allowance for credit losses of
$25,253 and $2,908 on December 31, 2023 and December
31, 2022, respectively)
14,828
44,167
Other receivables and prepaid expenses
8,422
7,985
Inventories
11,874
13,262
Total current assets
89,897
151,817
LONG-TERM ASSETS:
Restricted deposit
158
–
Severance pay fund
395
371
Operating lease right-of-use assets
3,057
5,387
Trade receivables, net
–
4,934
Other assets
562
864
Total long-term assets
4,172
11,556
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
11,189
14,236
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
32,748
35,344
Total assets
$ 138,006
$ 212,953
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade payables
$ 969
$ 11,661
Deferred revenues
14,892
20,825
Short-term operating lease liabilities
1,453
2,542
Other payables and accrued expenses
21,937
25,573
Total current liabilities
39,251
60,601
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred revenues
7,437
7,285
Long-term operating lease liabilities
702
2,579
Accrued severance pay
1,080
940
Convertible debt
39,773
39,575
Total long-term liabilities
48,992
50,379
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
49,763
101,973
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 138,006
$ 212,953
TABLE – 4
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Loss
$ (18,349)
$ (6,738)
$ (62,804)
$ (32,030)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation
1,638
2,287
5,536
6,406
Stock-based compensation
1,611
2,288
8,845
9,165
Amortization of intangible assets
1,766
241
2,596
946
Increase in accrued severance pay, net
37
57
116
92
Decrease in other assets
636
196
302
775
Decrease (Increase) in accrued interest and amortization of premium on marketable securities
(305)
(13)
(712)
71
Changes in operating leases, net
(164)
979
(636)
(5)
Decrease (Increase) in trade receivables
9,784
(7,189)
34,273
(11,629)
Decrease (Increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses
(698)
(338)
476
(55)
Decrease (Increase) in inventories
2,165
(586)
1,388
(2,170)
Increase (Decrease) in trade payables
(2,857)
5,608
(10,692)
7,721
Increase (Decrease) in employees and payroll accruals
1,115
1,873
(4,130)
(385)
Decrease in deferred revenues
(2,806)
(6,815)
(5,781)
(9,970)
Increase (Decrease) in other payables, accrued expenses and other long term liabilities
1,200
(1,586)
1,289
(1,668)
Amortization of issuance costs of Convertible debt
50
50
198
171
Net cash used in operating activities
(5,177)
(9,686)
(29,736)
(32,565)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Decrease (Increase) in restricted deposit
(804)
50
(836)
430
Redemption of (Investment in) short-term deposits
3,600
15,350
58,765
(7,830)
Purchase of property and equipment
(621)
(1,507)
(2,489)
(5,642)
Acquisitions, net of Cash acquired, and other
–
(500)
–
(500)
Investment in available-for sale marketable securities
(12,064)
–
(46,742)
–
Proceeds from redemption or sale of available-for sale marketable securities
7,750
–
22,935
7,030
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(2,139)
13,393
31,633
(6,512)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
(1)
1
–
251
Issuance of convertible debt
–
–
–
39,404
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(1)
1
–
39,655
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(7,317)
3,708
1,897
578
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
21,509
8,587
12,295
11,717
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
$ 14,192
$ 12,295
$ 14,192
$ 12,295
Other financial metrics (Unaudited)
U.S. dollars in millions, except number of full time employees, % of top-10 end-
customers out of revenues and number of shares
Q4-2023
FY 2023
FY 2022
Revenues geographic breakdown
Americas
3.8
16 %
16.6
18 %
21.8
18 %
EMEA
14.4
59 %
56.1
60 %
71.2
58 %
Asia Pacific
6.1
25 %
20.5
22 %
29.7
24 %
24.3
100 %
93.2
100 %
122.7
100 %
Revenue breakdown by type
Products
10.7
44 %
37.6
40 %
61.1
50 %
Professional Services
1.1
5 %
6.1
7 %
11.6
9 %
SECaaS (Security as a Service)
3.2
13 %
10.6
11 %
7.2
6 %
Support & Maintenance
9.3
38 %
38.9
42 %
42.8
35 %
24.3
100 %
93.2
100 %
122.7
100 %
Revenues per customer type
CSP
19.7
81 %
75.1
81 %
98.3
80 %
Enterprise
4.6
19 %
18.1
19 %
24.4
20 %
24.3
100 %
93.2
100 %
122.7
100 %
Security revenues
21.7
28.5
Backlog (end of period)
58.8
87.7
% of top-10 end-customers out of revenues
63 %
47 %
44 %
Total number of full time employees
559
559
749
(end of period)
Non-GAAP Weighted average number of basic shares (in
millions)
38.3
37.9
37.0
Non-GAAP weighted average number of fully diluted
shares (in millions)
40.5
40.3
39.5
SECaaS (Security as a Service) revenues– U.S. dollars in millions (Unaudited)
Q4-2023:
3.2
Q3-2023:
2.8
Q2-2023:
2.4
Q1-2023:
2.3
Q4-2022:
2.2
SECaaS ARR* (annualized recurring revenues)- U.S. dollars in millions (Unaudited)
Dec. 2023:
12.7
Dec. 2022:
9.2
Dec. 2021:
5.2
Dec. 2020:
2.7
*ARR: annualized recurring SECaaS revenues, calculated based on the monthly revenues multiplied by 12
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Passage Preparation Wins 2026 CODiE Award for Best Professional Learning Platform
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Passage Preparation™, a division of K12 Coalition, has been named a 2026 CODiE Award Winner in the category Best Professional Learning Platform.
The CODiE Awards recognize the most innovative products, platforms and services across technology and education. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by independent industry experts who assess each solution based on innovation, functionality, market impact, and overall value.
Selected from 228 finalists across 75 categories, the 2026 CODiE Award winners represent the solutions setting new standards for excellence and innovation.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the CODiE Awards,” said Nathan Estel, Managing Director of Passage Preparation. “This award reflects our team’s commitment to helping aspiring educators build the knowledge, confidence, and instructional expertise they need to succeed on their licensure exams. We remain dedicated to strengthening the educator pipeline through innovative learning experiences that prepare great teachers for the classroom.”
As schools across the country face persistent teacher shortages, Passage Preparation is helping accelerate the path from aspiring educator to licensed classroom teacher. The platform provides comprehensive licensure exam preparation tailored to state certification requirements and subject areas, ensuring candidates focus on the content most relevant to their certification pathway. Developed by experienced teachers and teacher educators, every course is aligned with both licensure standards and evidence-based instructional practices, equipping candidates with the skills they need to succeed on certification exams and in the classroom.
Unlike traditional test-preparation programs that emphasize memorization and test-taking strategies, Passage Preparation builds lasting content knowledge and teaching proficiency through engaging, interactive learning experiences. Candidates benefit from diagnostic assessments that identify strengths and areas for improvement, detailed progress reporting, practice assessments, and personalized study plans. Flexible self-paced learning is complemented by live virtual cohorts that provide instructor guidance, peer collaboration, and accountability, creating a supportive professional learning community for busy educators.
Designed with accessibility and flexibility in mind, Passage Preparation includes tools such as Immersive Reader, offering real-time translation in more than 100 languages, text-to-speech functionality, customizable display settings, and other features that support diverse learning needs. The platform has consistently helped improve certification exam pass rates, enabling many candidates to earn licensure on their first attempt, saving valuable time and costs. By preparing more educators to enter the profession successfully, Passage Preparation helps districts fill critical teaching positions faster and strengthens the educator workforce nationwide.
“The 2026 CODiE Award winners represent some of the most innovative and impactful solutions in the industry,” said Jennifer Baranowski, President of the CODiE Awards. “These organizations are solving meaningful challenges, delivering measurable outcomes, and helping shape the future of technology.”
A complete list of 2026 CODiE Award winners is available at https://codieawards.com/winners.
About K12 Coalition
K12 Coalition is a collective of specialized education products and services with a common mission to provide a great education for every student in every classroom every day. The company offers deep expertise in solving five macro K-12 education challenges: teacher certification, professional learning, literacy and math curriculum, accelerated student learning through summer school, and district support, including strategic planning and consulting. Learn more at k12coalition.com.
About Passage Preparation
Passage Preparation specializes in providing comprehensive licensure assessment preparation resources designed to bolster teacher confidence and proficiency. These learning resources equip licensure candidates with the knowledge necessary for success on exams and instill in them best teaching practices using methodologies thoughtfully curated to be engaging and aligned precisely with the content covered on the licensure exams. Passage Preparation is part of K12 Coalition, a certified B Corporation helping schools and teachers thrive nationwide.
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Knox Systems Partners with Microsoft to Accelerate Secure Government Access to Commercial Innovation on Microsoft Azure
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Strategic collaboration helps software companies bring cutting-edge commercial technology to the U.S. Government faster through Microsoft Azure Government Cloud
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Knox Systems (Knox), the largest, longest-running federal managed cloud, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to help commercial software companies deploy secure, mission-ready solutions on Microsoft Azure Government Cloud for U.S. Government customers.
As demand for modern AI, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise software continues to grow across the public sector, the partnership is designed to reduce the barriers that have historically prevented government agencies from accessing the same technologies already transforming the commercial market.
Knox enables software providers to achieve production-ready federal cloud environments in as little as 90 days through its pre-authorized Federal Managed Cloud. By inheriting a substantial portion of required security controls, companies can reduce the time, effort, cost, and compliance burden associated with deploying compliant government cloud solutions. Combined with Microsoft Azure’s trusted government cloud platform, the collaboration provides an accelerated path for innovative software companies seeking to serve federal civilian and defense customers.
“America’s greatest technology companies shouldn’t spend years navigating compliance before they can help solve government missions,” said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. “Microsoft has built one of the world’s most trusted cloud platforms for government. Knox removes the operational barriers that can keep innovative software companies from deploying secure, compliant solutions on Azure Government. Together, we’re making it dramatically faster for agencies to access the technologies they need, securely, compliantly, and at mission speed.”
The collaboration strengthens Microsoft’s ecosystem for independent software vendors (ISVs) pursuing government opportunities while expanding the pathway for AI-native, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and critical infrastructure companies to bring production workloads to Azure.
“Microsoft is committed to helping software companies innovate for government while meeting the highest standards for security and compliance,” said Jamie Harper, VP, Defense Industrial Base, Microsoft. “Our collaboration with Knox provides organizations with an accelerated path to deploy innovative solutions on Microsoft Azure Government Cloud, helping government agencies gain faster access to the technologies that support critical missions.”
Knox currently operates one of the industry’s largest FedRAMP-authorized managed cloud environments, supporting more than 70 software companies and maintaining 16 US Federal and Department of War Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). Customers including Adobe, Armis, Celonis, BigID, and other leading software providers rely on Knox to bring commercial innovation to government faster while maintaining rigorous security standards.
As AI adoption accelerates across government, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring agencies can securely leverage the same cutting-edge technologies already powering the commercial economy.
About Knox Systems
Knox Systems operates the largest managed federal cloud, trusted by top agencies and partners across defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox delivers FedRAMP authorization in 90 days – turning the biggest bottleneck in government IT into the fastest path to modernization. Knox proudly serves Adobe, Celonis, OutSystems, Armis, BigID, and more AI and SaaS providers, accelerating secure innovation across the federal landscape. Learn more at knoxsystems.com.
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