For more information, contact:
Jonathan Portis
Acxiom Public Relations
jonathan.portis@acxiom.com
501-252-0582
GACXM
Scott Morris
Windstream Corporate Communications
scott.l.morris@windstream.com
501-748-5342
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – August 19, 2010 - 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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