ADP Partners With eBenefits To Expand Online HR And Benefits Administration Solutions; Exclusive Agreement Integrates HR and Payroll Data to Increase Small Business Efficiency.

Business Editors

ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2000

A recent ADP (NYSE:AUD) study showed 65% of small businesses do not keep employee information on file, indicating a void in managing the most important asset within a company - the employees. To address this need, eBusiness Services, a division of the Employer Services group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP(R)), today announced a strategic partnership with eBenefits, a leading provider of online human resources and benefits management services, to offer ezHRSM, a co-branded Internet-based human resources solution designed to serve the needs of small and emerging businesses.

ezHR is integrated with ADP's Internet-based payroll solution, EasyPayNetSM to eliminate the redundancies of inputting employee data into multiple systems, affording small business customers greater efficiency in managing their employees. Powered by eBenefits, ezHR will soon be available through eBusiness Services' newly enhanced Web site at ebs.adp.com.

"We are continually working to deliver product and service offerings that meet the evolving needs of the small business market and are extremely pleased to work with eBenefits to accomplish this," said Brad Smith, vice president and general manager of ADP's eBusiness Services division. "The creation of ezHR expands upon our current employee lifecycle solutions while providing small and emerging businesses with an exceptional suite of HR administrative solutions."

By creating the ezHR solution, ADP builds upon its existing portfolio of solutions, which help business owners efficiently staff, manage, pay and retain their employees. ezHR enables small businesses to organize and manage human resource data, while providing employees the ability to manage their own personnel records, increasing the company's productivity. Additionally, ezHR helps owners publish reports, monitor federal tax regulatory issues as well as organize and display company policies and announcements. Once available, ezHR can be purchased by accessing the Solution Profiler application on ADP's Web site, ebs.adp.com, or through ADP's team of 2,000 small business sales professionals.

"Partnering exclusively with ADP fully validates eBenefits' value proposition to the online HR market. Through this relationship, we broaden our reach within this field and offer comprehensive HR, benefits and payroll solutions to our small business customers through ezHR," said Andy Kurtzig, CEO and co-founder of eBenefits. "The combination of ADP's World Class Service and eBenefits' online HR experience provides small businesses with the expertise and leading edge technology to continue to grow their business."

About ADP's eBusiness Services Division

ADP's eBusiness Services division is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive suite of employee lifecycle solutions and consulting capabilities for small and emerging businesses with under 100 employees. The division is designed to provide access to both online and offline solutions, purchasing capabilities and user support options. Small business customers can select these options through traditional methods, such as over the phone or in person, via the Internet or a unique combination of both. For more information, please visit 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, with more than $5 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. Services include: payroll, tax regulatory management, HRIS, 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 800/225-5237, ext. 124, or visit the company's Web site at www.adp.com.

About eBenefits

eBenefits is the provider of Internet solutions for small business human resources and benefits management. Located in San Francisco, eBenefits develops and markets Internet-based solutions to help organizations save money and focus on their core business. eBenefits currently offers VirtualHR and QuoteWizard.

Founded in 1996, eBenefits is funded by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Draper Fisher Jurvetson and W.R. Hambrecht + Co. The board of directors is chaired by Sandra Kurtzig, William R. Hambrecht and Larry Sonsini. For more information, visit: www.ebenefits.com.