DALLAS, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer
Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that it has been awarded a
five-year contract extension to provide comprehensive information
technology outsourcing services to NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE), the world's
leading designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel,
equipment and accessories.
Under the terms of the deal, ACS will supply end-to-end infrastructure
services, including global datacenter, network, security, mainframe,
midrange and messaging from strategically located ACS delivery centers in
the United States, Asia and the Americas, including ACS' Northwest Regional
Datacenter located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Additionally, ACS will provide
services from NIKE datacenters located in Andover, Mass., Memphis, Tenn.,
and Hilversum, the Netherlands.
"Reliable, flexible ACS solutions are enabling us to streamline support
for our business processes worldwide, lower long-term costs and strengthen
our connection to our customers. This is important towards achieving our
long-term growth objectives," said Roland Paanakker, NIKE vice president
and chief information officer. "Improving our datacenter infrastructure and
creating stronger IT platforms is an important part of our strategy to
deliver the most innovative products and the most exciting experience to
our consumers."
ACS will also use its proprietary ACSM management system to integrate
diverse software, server and network monitoring and management tools into a
cohesive client delivery platform, allowing the company to provide
cost-effective infrastructure and remote infrastructure management. The
ACS-designed solution is a ground-breaking approach to supporting NIKE's
long-term growth plans while enabling innovation and containing global
infrastructure costs.
"Renewing this great relationship with NIKE is indicative of our
commitment to providing exceptional, reliable service, as well as our
commitment to investing in innovative solutions on behalf of our clients,"
said Lynn Blodgett, ACS president and chief executive officer. "We are
pleased to be NIKE's trusted business partner, and we look forward to
providing the flexible solutions they need to deliver profitable,
sustainable growth for the benefit of their customers, employees and
shareholders."
NIKE, Inc., based in Beaverton, Ore., is the world's leading designer,
marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment
and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly
owned NIKE subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and
distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan Holdings
Incorporated, which designs, markets, and distributes luxury shoes,
handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based
global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which
designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle
footwear, apparel and accessories.
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client
operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process
outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial
and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at
http://www.acs-inc.com.
The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to
historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside
the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual
events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated
results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
For a description of these factors, see the company's prior filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing.
ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or
otherwise.
SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.acs-inc.com
CONTACT:
investors, Jon Puckett, Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-214-841-8281, jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or
media, Tom Clary, Director, Corporate Communications,
+1-214-841-8110, tom.clary@acs-inc.com, both of Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc.
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