ADP Introduces Secure Internet-Based Payroll Solution for Small Businesses.ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 1998-- Payroll Leader Selects IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) to Provide Secure and Reliable Web Solutions for 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. EasyPayNet Automatic Data Processing Same as data processing. Inc. (ADP), the world's leading provider of integrated human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , benefits and payroll services, today launched ADP EasyPayNet(SM) -- a secure, easy-to-use online solution for payroll processing, 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. filing, benefits administration and human resource information management -- designed for small businesses. To help ensure reliability and security, ADP has selected IBM, one of the world's largest and most versatile IT services provider, to host and provide connectivity for its new Internet-based payroll application. This solution provides clients with a method of transferring sensitive human resource and payroll data securely and quickly. "ADP's decision to develop EasyPayNet and the selection of IBM to support the technology for the system furthers our commitment to providing clients with the highest levels of system security while transferring sensitive data over the Internet," said Bud Angelus, president, ADP Emerging Business Services. "Leveraging IBM's state-of-the-art technology and expert computing solutions enables us to offer our clients the flexibility, convenience and peace of mind they have come to expect from ADP." With EasyPayNet, clients can access their payroll application from anywhere, at any time, and instantly send their information. Using this complete system, clients can add new hires, modify employee information, verify totals and enter human resource information via the Internet. Additionally, clients can receive reports online, and view payroll-specific information whenever necessary. EasyPayNet is a full-function payroll system that interfaces with ADP's wide range of value-added services including direct deposit, 401(k), new hire reporting and unemployment compensation management, among others. EasyPayNet is currently piloting in the Greater New York Metropolitan area New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island is the most populous metropolitan area in the United States and the third most populous in the world, after Tokyo and Mexico City. . Convenient Access with Continuous Security EasyPayNet provides clients with 24 hour, 7 day a week access to the payroll system on an Internet connection via the IBM Global Network. The direct link to IBM's Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. helps to insure the security and continuous application availability required by EasyPayNet clients. Additionally, to increase the security of this solution via the Internet, access to the application and account data is both password protected and encrypted. "ADP's EasyPayNet is a prime example of how companies are transforming core business functions to use the power of the Internet," said Nancy Faigen, vice president, IBM e-business Solutions. "IBM is proud to enable Web solutions like EasyPayNet that allow companies and their customers to take advantage of the Internet for everyday business." About ADP ADP (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. ), with more than $4 billion in annual revenues and more than 425,000 clients, is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world. Founded in 1949, ADP provides computerized transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. , data communications, software, and information services See Information Systems. in virtually every industry. ADP Employer Services is the world's largest provider of payroll services and human resource information systems (HRIS HRIS Human Resource Information System HRIS High-Resolution Imaging Spectrometer HRIS Highway Research Information Service HRIS High Resolution Infrared Sounder ). It offers a comprehensive range of benefits, payroll and business tax deposit and reporting, time and attendance, 401(k) record keeping and unemployment compensation management services. In addition, ADP provides securities transaction processing and investor communications services to the brokerage and financial communities, industry-specific computing and consulting services to auto and truck dealers and computerized automated auto repair estimating and auto parts availability services to the auto repair industry. ADP is a registered trademark of ADP of North America Inc. EasyPayNet is a service mark of Automatic Data Processing Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corp.
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