ADP Introduces a Flexible, Full Service ERP Payroll Interface for Large Corporations; ADP Connection Brings Full Service Payroll Outsourcing to ERP Clients.

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ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2000

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP(R)) today announced the availability of ADP(R) Connection(TM), a flexible interface that connects ADP's payroll service and tax filing solutions with major enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications from Oracle(R), SAP(R) and PeopleSoft(R). ADP(R) Connection(TM) is already in use at large corporations throughout the U.S., including Public Storage Inc., C&M Corp., AmeriCredit Corp., Del Monte Foods, Nycomed Amersham Inc., Cornerstone Propane Partners, and World Duty Free. ADP(R) Connection is yet another example of versatile employer service applications ADP offers under its FlexSourcing(SM) solution.

"Large employers using ADP Connection can leverage the inherent capabilities of their ERP solutions while taking full advantage of ADP's outsourced payroll solution," said Tim Lamb, President, ADP National Account Services.

About ADP Connection

ADP Connection allows large employers to reap the benefits of an ADP payroll outsourcing solution regardless of their technical infrastructure or ERP vendor platform. In addition to linking Oracle(R) HRMS, SAP(R) Human Resources(TM)(SAP HR(TM)), and PeopleSoft(R) HRMS users to ADP Payroll Services, the interface also enables access to services such as unemployment compensation management, tax filing services and wage garnishment processing. The product includes a full suite of services such as product installation, implementation, support, training and maintenance.

"We were looking for a way to maximize our resources and reduce the time spent populating data into our human resources and payroll systems," said Paul Sikorski, Director of Information Technology at C&M Corporation. "Once I learned about the efficiencies that could be achieved with ADP Connection for Oracle, I decided to become a beta site, which included moving from another payroll vendor to ADP. It was an easy decision to make."

"We needed a comprehensive interface to map all HR and Payroll data and processes from SAP HR into ADP," said Art Catalano, Solutions Delivery Technical Lead at Nycomed Amersham, Inc. "ADP Connection helped us streamline our payroll process by providing a single point of entry working across both ADP and SAP platforms."

In supporting ADP Connection clients, ADP employs dynamic processes that go far beyond more traditional interface approaches. For example, ADP Connection validates the data in the payroll database against the data in the HR database. Inconsistencies can be easily corrected and resubmitted using ADP Connection's error correction utility. ADP Connection also delivers results back to the client's database, enabling follow-up reporting and analysis.

Implementation Advantages

Unlike custom interface development, ADP Connection provides a standardized solution for companies and consultants in the midst of ERP implementations. Comprehensive mapping for each ERP application is part of the core ADP Connection interface, ensuring rapid installation using a standard process. ADP also offers version compliance with each major ERP software release.

"When determining which solution to choose, we gave great weight to the fact that ADP Connection will support any upgrades made to our PeopleSoft HRMS. Their commitment to version compliance will result in significant cost savings for our company," said Gil Cea, director of HR systems for Public Storage, Inc.

ADP National Accounts Services FlexSourcing

ADP Connection is part of ADP's FlexSourcing approach to employer services administration. ADP's FlexSourcing model is a service philosophy that allows clients to choose from a comprehensive suite of customizable solutions, ranging from services for existing in-house systems, all the way to full-scale outsourcing of HR, benefits and payroll functions.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:AUD) is one of the largest global providers of computerized transaction processing, data communications and information services, with more than $6 billion in revenues and more than 450,000 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. ADP's services include: payroll, tax regulatory management, HRMS, benefits administration, time and labor management, retirement plan services, online recruiting and pre-employment screening. For more information about ADP, or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237, Extension 124 or visit our Web site at www.adp.com.

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