Windstream Signs Multiyear Agreement With Acxiom For High-performance IT Infrastructure Management
August 19 2010 - 9:39AM
Business Wire
Windstream, a provider of voice, high-speed Internet and
high-definition digital TV services in 23 states, has signed a
multiyear agreement with Acxiom® Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM) for
enterprise-wide IT infrastructure management services.
Acxiom is providing fully managed mainframe services as well as
co-location services for mid-range servers. In addition, the
agreement calls for a seamless migration of Windstream’s IT
infrastructure to Acxiom’s data center as well as an aggressive
implementation timeline. Through careful planning and a strong
partnership between the two companies, the migration was measured
as a success when it resulted in no interruption of service to
Windstream’s business and clients.
“Acxiom offers a solution that supports our growth plans while
providing the cost efficiencies and flexibility needed to support
our business strategies,” said Cindy Nash, chief information
officer of Windstream. “Acxiom has demonstrated delivery excellence
and flawless migration capabilities throughout the six-month
transition. We feel confident about our decision to partner with
Acxiom and look forward to evolving this relationship.”
“Windstream’s growth plan required that Acxiom migrate their
environment aggressively – which we were able to do very
successfully,” said John Adams, chief operating officer and
executive vice president of Acxiom. “Acxiom’s expertise in
providing secure, high-performance infrastructure and
transformation services allows companies like Windstream to
optimize their data and leverage it to deliver greater value to the
business, which is a key priority for leading CIOs.”
About Windstream
Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq: WIN), headquartered in Little Rock,
Ark., is an S&P 500 company with communications operations in
23 states and about $4 billion in annual revenues. Windstream
provides phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV
services. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice
and data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to
businesses and government agencies. For more information about
Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.
About Acxiom
Acxiom is a recognized leader in marketing technology and
services that enable marketers to successfully manage audiences,
personalize consumer experiences and create profitable customer
relationships. Our superior industry-focused, consultative approach
combines consumer data and analytics, databases, data integration
and consulting solutions for personalized, multichannel marketing
strategies. Acxiom leverages over 40 years of experience in
data management to deliver high-performance, highly secure,
reliable information management services. Founded in 1969,
Acxiom is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and serves
clients around the world from locations in the United States,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South America. For more
information about Acxiom, visit Acxiom.com.
Acxiom is a registered trademark of Acxiom Corporation.
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