ADP Expands Leadership In ASP Delivery Model For HR Applications; ADP Implements 300th Application Hosting Client: Terumo Medical Corporation.

Business Editors

ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001

The National Account Services division of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP(R)), the leading provider in the application of technologies and outsourced services that help large businesses optimize their HR, benefits and payroll administrative processes, today announced the implementation of its 300th Human Resources hosting client -- Terumo Medical Corporation.

Terumo Medical is a premier global medical company with 1999 sales of $1.6 billion.

"With over 17 years of experience, ADP's hosting capabilities continue to evolve to meet our clients' changing needs through a commitment to quality standards including ISO 9001, technology, and a service-centric model," said Jay Rising, President, ADP National Account Services. "This approach allows our clients to redeploy internal resources and focus on achieving core business objectives."

ADP provides application hosting services for ADP's HRMS, benefits, payroll, time and labor management and e-solutions human resource services from ADP Professional Services. Clients, such as Terumo Medical Corporation, benefit from the latest technology without the expenses of ownership, maintenance and a large IT staff.

"My company manufactures and distributes medical devices on a global basis and it is essential that our associates stay focused on our core business requirements. ADP's comprehensive service offerings, coupled with a longstanding reputation for reliability allows us to maintain our focus while they manage the entire HRMS solution -- from hosting to support to implementation," said Helene Katz, Corporate HR Manager, Terumo Medical Corporation.

"Our reasons for choosing ADP were many. Because it hosts only ADP applications, ADP has an in-depth knowledge of the hosted applications. Further, whereas other payroll services providers deliver hosting services through third-parties, ADP has a dedicated hosting center," stated Ms. Katz.

ADP's National Hosting Center provides connectivity, data center management, application support, implementation services, and integration to other ADP services. The center achieved over 99.9% applications and system uptime last year.

"ADP's years of commitment to providing dependable, consistent quality offerings to clients, producing value and cost savings for their customers, has made us the leading provider of HR application hosting services for 300 clients," said Jay Rising, President, ADP National Account Services.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: ADP) is one of the largest global providers of computerized transaction processing, data communications and information services, with more than $6 billion in revenues, over 50 years of experience, and more than 500,000 clients worldwide. ADP's services include payroll, tax regulatory management, HRMS, benefits administration, time and labor management, retirement plan services, online recruiting, and pre-employment screening. ADP National Account Services, part of ADP's Employer Services (ES) division, is a leading provider of integrated business administrative solutions for larger enterprises. These solutions 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. For more information about ADP, contact a local ADP sales office. Call 1-800-225-5237, Extension 124 or visit www.adp.com.