It remains the largest initial player endorsement contract ever handed out to a Nike athlete.

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However, the sheer flexibility of the new arrangement may tempt a company to give the outsourcer new tasks not covered in the initial contract.

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The initial phase of the project contract between Evatran and Syncroness involves a three-week session to produce a nine-month plan to bring Plugless Power up to full production ability by 4Q 2010.

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