Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract extension to provide comprehensive information technology outsourcing services to NIKE, Inc, 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, mid-range and messaging from strategically located ACS delivery centers in the US, Asia and the Americas, including ACS' Northwest Regional Datacenter located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Additionally, ACS will provide services from NIKE datacenters located in Andover, Massachusetts, Memphis, Tennessee, 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."