ADP Teams With the Argus Group To Maximize Personalized Shareholder Communications Offering.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001 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. Investor Communication Services (ADP ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. ), a division of Automatic Data Processing's (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ADP) Brokerage Services Group (ADP BSG BSG Battlestar Galactica BSG Broadband Stakeholder Group (UK) BSG British Society of Gastroenterology (London, UK) BSG Business Systems Group BSG Business Solutions Group BSG Basigin ), announced today a multi-year sales and marketing agreement with Argus Group, Inc. that will expand both firms' shareholder communication service offering. The combination of Argus Group's ability to develop and automate customized shareholder documents, and ADP's print-on-demand and fulfillment resources enables both companies to provide financial intermediaries Financial intermediaries institution that provide the market function of matching borrowers and lenders or traders. with more comprehensive communication services. The dynamic system will allow financial intermediaries to electronically sift through multiple documents and compile a new communication tailored to what the investor needs. The customization offers dramatic improvements in communications effectiveness, accuracy, and cost. Long known for high-quality printing for the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. community, as well as the traditional and electronic fulfillment of shareholder documents, ADP has expanded its technology and resources to provide financial intermediaries with investor-tailored marketing and enrollment materials. Realizing the potential value in offering document creation in addition to production and distribution, ADP chose to partner with Argus Group. The partnership between ADP and Argus Group enables both companies to respond to clients seeking start-to-finish document solutions. "We're continually making our processes more efficient by embracing automation and personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. ," says Gerard Scavelli, Senior Vice President, ADP Investor Communication Services. "Our partnership with Argus will put a workflow in motion that quickly and efficiently progresses shareholder communication documents from inception to delivery." Argus Group creates and automates enrollment, marketing, educational and proposal documents. Then, using the Internet to create electronic libraries of the materials, clients can view, modify and combine material into an individual investor-customized booklet or packet. Steve Wigler, President of the Argus Group says, "We are pleased to join forces with a company that consistently meets the changing needs of its clients. Establishing a long-term relationship is an easy decision when it's with an extremely professional and successful company, such as ADP." About ADP Brokerage Services Group As the premier provider of transaction services to the financial industry, ADP has the capacity and technological expertise to assist its clients in differentiating themselves in the marketplace. ADP brings to financial intermediaries advanced, integrated systems for securities processing, desktop productivity and investor communication services, all focused on providing unique solutions for straight through processing In financial technology, the ability to process a stock transaction by computer from beginning to end without manual intervention at any of the stages. and World Class Service. ADP continually uses technological advancements to develop innovative products that meet the long-term business needs of its clients. As a leading outsourcing vendor, ADP is leveraging its position to provide competitive, cost-effective services to its clients worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual revenues and more than 500,000 clients, ADP is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world. For more information about ADP's Brokerage Services Group please visit our web site at www.bsg.adp.com and for other ADP service and investor information please visit www.adp.com. About the Argus Group The Argus Group is a national provider of on-demand and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. communications for the financial services and health care industries. The firm automates communications material, providing customized and personalized communications through the Internet and on-demand printing See print on demand. . The Argus Group unifies marketing communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales in electronic libraries and provides its clients with an Internet site to view, modify, and order the material for on-demand printing and fulfillment. Through the Internet, Argus Group clients can make a variety of customized and personalized selections such as plan provisions and mutual fund choices for retirement plans. After receiving these selections, the Argus Group electronically customizes or personalizes the communications. Further information about the Argus Group can be obtained from its web site at http://www.argusgroupinc.com or by calling 410-243-0090. |
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