ADP Annnounces Premier Partnership With EarthLink.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Small Business Owners to Benefit from ADP's Online Payroll Online Payrolls are services that collect information on hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and other payroll-related data from their clients and use that information to generate paychecks, payroll reports, and tax filings. The internet is a key tool in providing this service. Solutions Now Featured on EarthLink's Business Resource Center Portal ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2000 The Emerging Business Services Division of Automatic Data Processing Same as data processing. , Inc. (ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. (R); NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AUD AUD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Australian Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) announced today that it has formed a Premier Partnership with EarthLink, (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ELNK ELNK EarthLink, Inc. (stock symbol) ELNK Ethernet Link ), the nation's second-largest Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ), to provide EarthLink's small business customers with online services to help them streamline their business processes. ADP's Solution Profiler(SM) will be prominently featured on EarthLink's small business portal, the Business Resource Center. Through this Premier Partnership, ADP's small business customers will receive special offers to use EarthLink's services and EarthLink customers will receive a free trial offer of ADP's online payroll and tax services. "We are excited to partner with a premier Internet service provider such as EarthLink," said Brad Smith Brad or Bradley Smith may refer to:
Based on the agreement, ADP's 370,000 small business customers will receive a special offer for EarthLink Internet access, Web site hosting and development and domain registration services. Similarly, EarthLink members will receive a trial offer to access ADP's payroll tax Payroll Tax Tax an employer withholds and/or pays on behalf of their employees based on the wage or salary of the employee. In most countries, including the U.S., both state and federal authorities collect some form of payroll tax. solutions and its award-winning payroll application, EasyPayNet(SM). This offer will be delivered through ADP's virtual consultant, Solution Profiler, which delivers real-time, customized price quotes and a choice of follow-up alternatives. EarthLink members will have the option of accessing ADP's online services from the EarthLink Business Resource Center or by going directly to ADP's Web site, www.ebs.adp.com. "This Premier Partnership with ADP extends the scope of our Business Resource Center to include a comprehensive array of administrative solutions from the industry's leading provider of employer services," said Erika Jolly, Vice President of business development, online product management and portal properties at EarthLink. "This partnership allows our small business customers to focus their resources on core competencies and on growing their business, while increasing their ability to manage more administrative tasks online." ABOUT ADP'S eBUSINESS SERVICES ADP's Emerging Business Services division provides small businesses with a comprehensive array of Internet-based solutions to help them fulfill their administrative needs through its dedicated eBusiness services group. Fully integrated, flexible and easy-to-use, these solutions help small business owners staff, manage, pay and retain quality employees more efficiently and effectively. For more information about eBusiness Services, please visit us at www.ebs.adp.com. ABOUT ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:AUD) is one of the largest global providers of computerized transaction processing, data communications and information services See Information Systems. , with more than $6 billion in revenues and 500,000 clients worldwide. ADP's Employer Services (ES) division is a leading provider of integrated business administrative solutions that help clients efficiently manage their internal processes, allowing them to focus on core competencies. ADP ES' offerings include both traditional and Internet-based outsourcing products and services, giving clients the ability to select from ADP's comprehensive range of World Class Service solutions. Services include: payroll, tax regulatory management, HRMS HRMS Human Resource Management System HRMS High Resolution Microwave Survey (SETI, Project Phoenix) HRMS High Resolution Mass Spectroscopy HRMS High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy HRMS Human Resources Management Specialist , benefits administration, time and labor management, retirement plan services, online recruiting, and pre-employment screening. For more information about ADP Employer Services, or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237, ext. 124, or visit the company's Web site at www.adp.com. ABOUT EARTHLINK EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers, bringing the magic of the Internet to more than 3.5 million individuals and businesses every day. In June 2000, the company announced plans to acquire Reston, Va.-based OneMain.com, a move that will extend EarthLink's host of award-winning services into rural America and smaller metropolitan areas across the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net. |
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