ADP PC/Payroll for Windows 2.5 Offers Unparalleled Functionality; Version 2.5 Offers Simple Migration For Full Y2K Support.ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 1998--Automatic 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)), the world's leading provider of integrated human resources, benefits and payroll services, today announced that it has completed the Year 2000 conversion for the latest version of its ADP PC/Payroll for Windows product, an easy-to-use payroll and human resources solution. Version 2.5 offers enhanced scalability, functionality and ease of use, with the addition of many new features. It also accommodates four-digit years, successfully addressing the Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant. Y2K - Year 2000 issue. This new version will help over 29,000 of ADP's clients, who pay over nine million employees across North America, to move effortlessly into the new millennium. Increased Flexibility; Ease of Use Version 2.5 further empowers companies to control their payroll processes and sensitive employee information as well as provides additional functionality that increases the speed, flexibility and simplicity of payroll processing: - Oracle Database Integration: Version 2.5 will offer a payroll and human resources solution integrated with the powerful Oracle database, without the need for a dedicated client-site database administrator. - Internet Browser Button: Clients can now move effortlessly between their payroll application and the Internet with the click of a button. - Addresses Client Reorganization: A simple interface walks clients through the complex process of reorganizations, spin-offs and mergers and helps ensure all stored data is referenced to the correct company code after mergers or acquisitions. - Customized File Downloads: Clients can now download custom file types to satisfy a host of nonstandard non·stan·dard adj. 1. Varying from or not adhering to the standard: nonstandard lengths of board. 2. output requirements. - Increased Efficiency and Speed: EasyStart, Fast Open by name and SSN SSN abbr. Social Security Number , improved grid setup and additional views give clients access to additional data faster. Meeting The Y2K Challenge "At ADP, we are focused on ensuring that all our systems are Y2K ready," said George Stoeckert, Corporate Vice President and President of Major Accounts for ADP's Employer Services. "This version of ADP PC/Payroll for Windows, exemplifies this commitment and adds even more functionality, making it the most feature-rich offering in North America." Seamless Y2K Migration "The upgrade and installation processes have been greatly simplified," said Linda Coulson, ADP Employer Services Director of Product Marketing for ADP PC/Payroll for Windows. "We have packaged and automated the installation and upgrade to simplify the Y2K transition for our entire client community. In addition, ADP will offer regional educational programs to assist clients moving to ADP/PC Payroll for Windows." Availability ADP PC/Payroll for Windows Version 2.5 is available now on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). only. To accommodate those clients who do not currently have a CD-ROM drive, ADP has negotiated a special price with a leading supplier to provide easily accessible, low-cost back-pack drives for installation purposes. 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 400,000 clients, is one of the largest independent computing service firms in the world. Founded in 1949, ADP provides computerized transaction processing, 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, 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. deposit and reporting, time and attendance, 401(k) recordkeeping and unemployment compensation management services. In addition, ADP provides market data, 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. CONTACT: Linda Strauss Automatic Data Processing Same as data processing. , Inc. (973) 994-5963 linda_strauss@es.adp.com or Michael Klein Ogilvy Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Worldwide (212) 880-5332 michael.klein@ny.ogilvypr.com |
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