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    Damian Cogen • Barclays

    Damian Cogen is a Director and Equity Research Analyst at Barclays, specializing in the coverage of the US Banks sector with a particular focus on major regional and large-cap banks including Fifth Third Bancorp, Citizens Financial Group, and Regions Financial. Known for his deep industry insights and robust analytical acumen, Damian has built a consistent record of accurate fundamental analysis, with a solid track record reflected in his research on leading financial institutions. He began his finance career after obtaining his CFA designation, previously holding analyst positions at Susquehanna International Group and RBC Capital Markets before joining Barclays in 2017. Cogen holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 securities licenses and is recognized for his comprehensive sector knowledge and strong client relationships.

    Damian Cogen's questions to AudioCodes Ltd (AUDC) leadership

    Damian Cogen's questions to AudioCodes Ltd (AUDC) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Damian Cogen, on for Ryan MacWilliams, inquired about the drivers behind the company's confidence in improved 2025 top-line growth, asking if it stemmed from customer optimism or the AI opportunity. He also asked how CCaaS demand and buyer interest in voice AI fared in Q4 compared to Q3.

    Answer

    President and CEO Shabtai Adlersberg responded that confidence is driven by a record backlog of over $20 million in total contract value signed in Q4, spurred by Gen AI and Copilot technology driving Microsoft Teams Phone adoption. He added that the company is substantially increasing its Live CX service capacity to meet demand as enterprises move to the cloud, highlighting a major win with a North American system integrator and a growing trend of applying AI for analytics on contact center recordings.

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