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      <h3>ACS Awarded Multi-Year ITO Contract Extension With NIKE</h3>
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      <i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.<br>
      Posted: 2008-04-29 03:50:51</i>
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      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.  <br><br>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.  <br><br>"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."  <br><br>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.  <br><br>"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."  <br><br>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.  <br><br>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.  <br><br>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.
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