On Thursday, Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN)’s shares inclined 2.99% to $7.59.
Windstream Hosted Solutions, provider of cloud and data center solutions and a part of Windstream (WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications, announces the launch of Docker—its first container Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution—to its public cloud customers, offering rapid scalability based on the needs each customer.
Docker offers a standardized format for easy integration into any existing environment and features container technology, allowing customers to focus on application performance rather than infrastructure. Containerization enables applications to run in complete isolation from each other, so that the applications are only minimally aware of their host Operating System (OS) and underlying host hardware.
Windstream Holdings, Inc. provides communications and technology solutions in the United States. It offers managed services and cloud computing services to businesses, as well as broadband, voice, and video services to consumers primarily in rural markets. The company’s primary business service offerings include integrated voice and data services, multi-site networking, data center services, managed services, high-speed Internet, and voice services.
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (NYSE:IPG)’s shares dropped -0.10% to $20.15.
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc (IPG)’s digital capabilities, diversified business model and geographic reach offer a distinctive competitive advantage to its clients. The company is expected to achieve targeted levels in the coming quarters based on diversification across emerging regions and collaboration/integration across agencies through technological improvement. Moreover, the company continues to look for strategic investments/acquisitions to expand in high-growth and key world markets. Jack Morton Worldwide acquired Genuine Interactive – a leading digital, mobile and social firm in Boston, which is expected to effortlessly connect clients with consumers. This acquisition is likely to boost Jack Morton Worldwide’s digital offerings.
Additionally, Weber Shandwick, the public relations unit of Interpublic Group, attained Swedish creative PR agency Prime and its business intelligence division United Minds. This acquisition will assist Interpublic Group to expand its footprint in the Nordics and allow it to exploit Prime’s award-winning creative talent, drive innovation and improve client service. With continuous expansion plans and planned tie-ups, Interpublic Group anticipates to strengthen its position with respect to new business activities in addition to opportunities from existing and new clients. The healthy financials and improving position of ad agencies bode well for the long-term growth of the company.
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services. The company operates in two segments, Integrated Agency Networks and Constituency Administration Group. It offers consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations, and specialized communications disciplines. The company also offers various diversified services, counting public relations, meeting and event production, sports and entertainment marketing, corporate and brand identity, and planned marketing consulting.
At the end of Thursday’s trade, United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX)‘s shares surged 0.72% to $118.32.
United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Board of Directors declared, effective July 6, a dividend of 64 cents per common share payable Sept. 10 to shareowners of record at the close of business Aug. 14. The ex-dividend date is Aug. 12.
United Technologies Corporation provides technology products and services to building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. Its Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs passenger and freight elevators, escalators, and moving walkways; modernization products to upgrade elevators and escalators; and maintenance and repair services.
Pearson PLC (ADR) (NYSE:PSO), ended its Thursday’s trading session with 1.12% gain, and closed at $19.83.
Pearson PLC (ADR) (PSO)
Microsoft has expanded its partnership with Pearson PLC (ADR) (PSO) VUE by appointing it as the worldwide Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider.
Microsoft Official Practice Tests, powered by MeasureUp, provide candidates with critical, customized assessment and remediation tools, assisting them gain confidence, master technical content, and make the best use of their certification preparation time.
Industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications are highly regarded by IT hiring managers, who use them to measure a candidate’s skill levels and determine how well candidates can work with specific Microsoft technologies, hardware and software.
Pearson plc, a learning company, provides learning materials, technologies, assessments, and services for teachers and students worldwide. It operates through North America, Growth, and Core segments. The company offers early learning solutions that assist educators and families to teach fundamental math and literacy skills; elementary and secondary imprints publish leading school programs in reading, literature, math, science, and social studies; digital instructional solutions for pre K-12, such as enVisionMATH and Miller-Levine Biology; learning, talent, and clinical assessment services; primary and secondary education services; and academic and vocational qualification services.
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