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You know that buying a stock makes you part owner of a company, theoretically with millions of other people. But, while ownership has its privileges (at minimum you get a neat stock certificate and an invitation to the annual meeting), being an owner doesn't necessarily pay. Sure, you make money if the stock goes up, but only if you sell, and you can, in theory, lose all the value of your investment if the stock tanks.
Enter the dividend. Here, you get money simply from holding the stock. Companies pay a yield, which is expressed in a percentage based on the stock's price. For example, if a stock trades at $10, and pays a 10% annual yield, your dividend payment would be a $1. (Usually, companies break out the payments quarterly, so, using our example, you¿d get, well, a quarter each quarter.)
Companies that pay dividends fall into a few categories. First, you've got your big, stable companies that generate enough cash that it makes sense to throw some back to shareholders. Next, there are businesses, like real estate investment trusts, that are in the business of sitting back and receiving cash, then distributing it to holders. And, then there are companies that need to dangle a high dividend yield like a carrot to ease investor fears. Cigarette-maker Altria has been doing this for years.
Simply because a company pays a dividend doesn't make it a good investment. After all, you may want to take a chance on a growth stock that can move higher in price than dividend payers are known to do. But, you can¿t beat the safety of knowing that, even if a stock doesn't move in a year, you¿re at least making something off your investment.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Presidio Networked Solutions Named 2008 Microsoft Northeast Enterprise District Partner of the Year
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GREENBELT, Md., July 22, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Presidio Networked Solutions, the leading provider of professional and managed services for IT Infrastructure Lifecycle solutions, today announced it has been named Microsoft's Northeast Partner of the Year during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008. Presidio was chosen from an international field of top Microsoft partners who deliver customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
"Microsoft recognizes Presidio for its ability to deliver advanced IT infrastructure and managed outsourcing solutions to local customers," said Brian Neirby, East Region director of market development for Microsoft's small to mid-size partner group. "This award demonstrates Presidio's high level of quality and emphasis on efficient solutions."
Selected from more than 2,000 entries globally, Partner of the Year award finalists and winners are selected based on their dedicated use of Microsoft technologies to provide solutions for their customers' needs. The Partner of the Year award honors Microsoft Registered, Microsoft Certified and Microsoft Gold Certified partners.
"It is a privilege to be honored by Microsoft with this prestigious award, and to be recognized for the innovations and value we're delivering to our customers," said Tom Foley, Co-President Presidio Networked Solutions, North East. "Our Presidio teams are proud to be recognized for our long-standing commitment to offering technology solutions that deliver high value and ROI to our customers. As an integrator, we rely on partnerships with leading innovators like Microsoft. We remain committed to further developing solutions and services that leverage current and emerging technologies from Microsoft."
Presidio Networked Solutions' mission is to deliver professional IT services that make a strong positive impact on its enterprise clients' businesses. Presidio most recently achieved Microsoft unified communications competency voice specialization, and is currently a Microsoft Gold Certified partner.
About Presidio Networked Solutions
Presidio Networked Solutions, the leading provider of professional and managed services for IT Infrastructure Lifecycle solutions, addresses the complete technology lifecycle -- plan, design, integrate, operate and optimize -- for the enterprise, commercial and government markets. Presidio's comprehensive solutions portfolio comprises unified communications, wireless, security, storage, network infrastructure, and managed services. Holding the highest networking industry certifications from such vendor partners as Cisco, EMC, IBM, Microsoft, NetApp, Nortel, and Sun, Presidio Networked Solutions is well-positioned to meet the growing needs of customers migrating to advanced technologies. Presidio also offers customers an extensive range of financing solutions, including leasing.
The name Presidio Networked Solutions is a trademark of Presidio, Inc.
SOURCE Presidio Networked Solutions
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