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  • Encryption Software Market to Reach USD 24.94 billion by 2027; Surging Cyber Security Threats to Improve Sales Prospects, states Fortune Business Insights™

    Key Companies Covered in Encryption Software Market Research Report Are IBM Corporation (New York, United States), Symantec Corporation (Arizona, United States), Thales Group (La Défense, France), Microsoft Corporation (Washington, United States), Trend Micro Incorporated (Tokyo, Japan), Dell Technologies, Inc. (Texas, United States), Sophos Ltd. (Abingdon, United Kingdom), Check Point Software Technologies (Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel), McAfee, Inc. (California, United States), WinMagic (Ontario, Canada), Bitdefender (Bucharest, Romania), CipherCloud (California, United States), ESET (Bratislava, Slovakia), Zettaset, Inc. (California, United States).Pune, Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global encryption software market size is expected to reach USD 24.94 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 14.1% during the forecast period. The increasing number of data breaches, data security threats, and cyberattacks in organizations will enable speedy expansion of the market, states Fortune Business Insights, in a report, titled “Encryption Software Market Size, Share & Covid-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Software, Services), By Application (Disk Encryption, Database Encryption, Cloud Encryption, Folder Encryption, and Others), By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)), By Deployment Model (On-Premises, Cloud), By Industry Vertical (IT and Telecommunications, Banking, Finance, Security and Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare and Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Retail, Government, Energy and Utilities, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027.” The market size stood at USD 8.82 billion in 2019. Click here to get the short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on this market. Please visit: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/encryption-software-market-101058 The coronavirus incident has caused massive loss and disruption to various industries across the globe. We understand that this health disaster has negatively impacted various sectors across the globe. Rising support from governments and several companies can help in the fight against this highly infectious virus. There are some industries that are struggling and some are thriving. More or less, nearly every sector is estimated to be impacted by this pandemic. We are making endless efforts to uplift businesses in this crucial need of the hour. Our expertise and experience can offer enormous benefits to help regain during this global pandemic. The report on the encryption software market includes: Exceptional insights into the market Meticulous scrutiny of the segmentsRecent developments and driversVital information about key playersDominant regionsCOVID-19 impact Request a Sample Copy of Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/request-sample-pdf/encryption-software-market-101058 Market Driver: Surging Data and Security Breaches to Spur Business Opportunities The growing number of data and security breaches is expected to bolster the healthy growth of the market. For instance, in June 2020, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) witnessed a cyber-attack that resulted in a loss of personal information of over 329,000 stakeholders and members. The need for data protection policies and technologies to secure critical data and support smooth data processing will promote the growth of the market. The increasing inclination towards encryption software as a key defensive measure against data and security breaches can have an excellent impact on the market. Cryptographic security controls systems, safeguards database,s and reduces cyber threats. Also, data generated by digital channels, cloud technology, and the internet of things (IoT) will subsequently spur the need for data privacy solutions in the forthcoming years. Application of Data Solutions to Aid Development Amid Coronavirus The increasing use of remote access technologies has augmented the chances for cybersecurity breaches and IT outages, which, in turn, will enable the growth of the market during coronavirus. The surging IT activities and digitalization have consequently increased risks for cyber hacks. The growing incidence of malware attacks, phishing attacks, and ransomware attacks owing to work from culture will further spur opportunities for the market amid coronavirus. Besides, the increasing knowledge about securing the database and private networks will fuel demand for encryption solutions in the near future. Ask for Customization: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/customization/encryption-software-market-101058 Regional Analysis: Increasing Internet Penetration to Augment Growth in North America The market in North America is expected to hold the largest share in the global market owing to the increasing adoption of encryption solutions. The penetration of the internet is expected to further aid the speedy expansion of the market in North America. The importance of data protection owing to the expanding mobile wireless networks will further boost the growth of the market in the region. According to Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC), the estimated number of data breaches witnesses by enterprises in the United States has grown from 1473 breaches in 2019 to 614 breaches in 2013. Also, the stringent regulations coupled with existing software companies are expected to contribute to the growth of the market in North America. Key Development: July 2020: Thales Group, a leading security solution provider introduced a centralized key management platform CipherTrust Manager. CipherTrust Manager enables enterprises to manage encryption lifecycle and policies independent of data repositories. The Report Lists the Key Companies in the Encryption Software Market IBM Corporation (New York, United States)Symantec Corporation (Arizona, United States)Thales Group (La Défense, France)Microsoft Corporation (Washington, United States)Trend Micro Incorporated (Tokyo, Japan)Dell Technologies, Inc. (Texas, United States)Sophos Ltd. (Abingdon, United Kingdom)Check Point Software Technologies (Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel)McAfee, Inc. (California, United States)WinMagic (Ontario, Canada)Bitdefender (Bucharest, Romania)CipherCloud (California, United States)ESET (Bratislava, Slovakia)Zettaset, Inc. (California, United States) Quick Buy- Encryption Software Market: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/checkout-page/101058 Major Table of Content: Introduction Definition, By SegmentResearch Methodology/ApproachData Sources Key TakeawaysMarket Dynamics Macro and Micro Economic IndicatorsDrivers, Restraints, Opportunities and TrendsImpact of COVID-19 Short-term ImpactLong-term Impact Competition Landscape Business Strategies Adopted by Key PlayersConsolidated SWOT Analysis of Key PlayersPESTLE AnalysisPorter’s Five Force AnalysisSupply chain Analysis Global Encryption Software Key Players Market Share Insights and Analysis, 2019Key Market Insights and Strategic RecommendationsPrimary Interviewee’s Key ResponsesCompanies Profiled (Covered for key 10 players only) Overview Key ManagementHeadquarters etc. Offerings/Business SegmentsKey Details (Key details are subjected to data availability in public domain and/or on paid databases) Employee SizeKey Financials Past and Current RevenueGross MarginGeographical ShareBusiness Segment Share Recent Developments Annexure/Appendix Global Encryption Software Market Size Estimates and Forecasts (Quantitative Data), By Segments, 2016-2027 By Component (Value) SoftwareServices By Application (Value) Disk EncryptionDatabase EncryptionCloud EncryptionFolder EncryptionOthers (EndPoint Encryption, Communication Encryption, Etc.) By Enterprise Size (Value) Large EnterprisesSmall and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) By Deployment Model (Value) On-PremisesCloud By Industry Vertical (Value) IT and TelecommunicationsBanking, Finance, Security and Insurance (BFSI)Healthcare and Life SciencesManufacturingRetailGovernmentEnergy and UtilitiesOthers (Oil and Gas, Etc.) By Region (Value) North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle East & AfricaSouth America TOC Continued.. 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    SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National law firm Barr Law Group is investigating the actions of the officers and board of directors of Pluralsight, Inc., Coherent, Inc., Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and EQT Corporation. If you are a current owner of shares of any of these stocks, contact leo@barrlaw.com or call (619) 400-4966. Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS) Merger Accused of Misleading Investors and Unfair Price Barr Law Group announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Pluralsight, Inc. investors related to Pluralsight’s agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $20.26 per share. The complaint alleges an unfair price and process. The price to Vista represents a 9 percent discount to Pluralsight's 52-week high of $22.36 per share, and only a 1 percent premium to the $20 per share price after the company's initial public offering. According to the complaint, Vista and Pluralsight CEO Aaron Skonnard allegedly agreed in advance to Skonnard's post-merger continuation in his position, despite earlier public and proxy statements that there was no such pre-deal arrangement. Just days following the announcement of the merger, several of Pluralsight’s largest shareholders voiced their opposition to the merger. Akaris Global Partners LP, owner of approximately 1% of Pluralsight’s Class A shares, wrote in a letter to Pluralsight’s board that it believes Pluralsight to be worth $30.00 per share and that it intends to vote “AGAINST” the merger. Eminence Capital, a shareholder that holds 4.94% of Pluralsight’s Class A stock, issued a letter to Pluralsight which states that it is “strongly opposed” to the current terms of the merger which provided a “de minimis” premium to stockholders and was “designed to benefit management.” To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: http://barrlaw.com/investor-contact. Representation is contingency based, no out of pocket costs. Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHR) Merger Accused of Misleading Investors Barr Law Group is investigating Coherent, Inc. regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Coherent’s agreement to be acquired by Lumentum Holdings Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Coherent shareholders will receive $100.00 per share in cash and 1.1851 shares of Lumentum common stock for each Coherent share they own. At closing, Coherent shareholders are expected to own approximately 27% percent of the combined company. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: http://barrlaw.com/investor-contact. Representation is contingency based, no out of pocket costs. Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) Accused of Misleading Investors Barr Law Group is investigating Zoom Video Communications, Inc. regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law by the company’s officers and directors. Zoom investors filed a class action complaint against the company for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. According to the complaint, the company misled investors about its security capabilities, including end-to-end encryption. The complaint further alleges that the company and its insiders made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) as result of all the foregoing, users of Zoom’s communications services were at an increased risk of having their personal information accessed by unauthorized parties, including Facebook; (ii) usage of the Company’s video communications services was foreseeably likely to decline when the foregoing facts came to light; and (iii) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: http://barrlaw.com/investor-contact. Representation is contingency based, no out of pocket costs. EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) Accused of Misleading Investors Barr Law Group is investigating EQT Corporation regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law, including securities claims on behalf of shareholders. On December 2, 2020, Judge Robert J. Colville of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued an order denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss in the pending securities class action, paving the way for litigation to proceed. According to the complaint against EQT Corporation for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 between June 19, 2017 and October 24, 2018, EQT executives misled investors of the synergies captured following the June 2017 acquisition of gas producer Rice Energy Inc. Defendants represented that because Rice had an acreage footprint largely contiguous to EQT's existing acreage, the acquisition would allow EQT to achieve "a 50% increase in average lateral [drilling] lengths" (as opposed to more traditional vertical well drilling). EQT claimed that as a result, the merger would result in $2.5 billion in synergies, including $100 million in cost savings in 2018 alone. After the closing in November 2017, the company continued to tout the "significant operational synergies" of the merger. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, EQT shares traded at artificially inflated prices throughout the class period. Then on October 25, 2018, EQT disclosed shockingly bad financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2018, reporting an increase in capital expenditures for 2018 by $300 million to $2.5 billion and a quarterly net loss of $40 million. On an analyst and investor call that same day, EQT acknowledged it had not lived up to its prior statements about the acquisition. On this news, EQT shares fell from $40.46 to $31.00 per share, less than half of what the company was worth when the acquisition closed in November 2017. The stock has yet to recover. The stock is currently trading around $16 a share. To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: http://barrlaw.com/investor-contact. 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  • How does Elevations RTC provide support for the entire family?

    Salt Lake City, UT, Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salt Lake City-based residential treatment center Elevations RTC recently highlighted a few of the main ways they provide full family support when a teenager enrolls as a student. A location that caters to troubled teens looking to turn their life around, providing proper family support helps everyone involved. With years of experience, Elevations RTC has made a few tweaks to ensure that families can heal properly, stay informed at all times, and feel comfortable during this journey. A few seemingly minor details make a difference when compared directly to other residential treatment centers out there. Keeping family connected anywhere Modern technology has allowed families to stay more connected than ever with their teenager at Elevations RTC. By offering more and more options each year, parents can take advantage of whatever fits into a schedule best to learn what exactly is going on at campus. Whether a parent wants to talk to a staff member or their child, opportunities exist throughout each week. Orientation and on-campus visits A lot of families find a way to go through orientation on campus before enrolling. It is a way to become familiar with the campus. It also makes the entire experience a little more real for both the students and the parents. It is always encouraged to go through orientation if possible, but it is not a realistic option for all. Throughout the year, campus visits for parents allow them to check out how their child spends every day. It is always excellent for parents and students to have some level of connection during these months. Seminars on campus Orientation and official campus visits are great options, but seminars throughout the year are great opportunities for parents as well. This provides a rare opportunity where parents and students can share the therapeutic benefits of Elevations RTC School. For two days, teenagers and parents get time to spend with each other while also working on skills to help with growth. It is a way for parents to see the type of progress their child has made and how it can potentially transfer back home seamlessly. Weekly therapy sessions There is a weekly therapy session available to all parents, offered directly by Elevations RTC professionals. Each week provides a slightly different theme, but it acts as an open forum for parents to ask questions and get different types of feedback. In some cases, parents are asking questions directly to Elevations RTC Staff members. There is also the opportunity to talk and share information with other parents who might be having similar concerns. Bringing in different guests to the weekly online meetings is a great way for parents to get varied perspectives. There are times when former students and their parents join to talk about how navigating the process works. Picking their brain and understanding post-graduation expectations helps bring a sense of security. One-on-one phone calls and video chats Families unable to stay connected in other ways can always reach out and set up a phone call or video chat. This is the most direct way to get information, and the flexibility of the staff can fit any schedule. The downside to these phone calls and video chats is that time is a little more limited. It works as a quick way to get answers, but it is encouraged to stay connected in other ways beyond just occasional calls. Why family support matters Proper family support throughout this healing process helps make the transition back home much easier. Students are away from home for months and months, and without support, it can take a toll on everyone. That’s why Elevations RTC is dedicated to involving families wherever possible along the journey ahead. CONTACT: contact@elevationsrtc.com