ADP Offers "Best of Both Worlds" to In-House Market With a New Hosted HRMS

Business Wire, June 18, 2002

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ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2002

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ADP's TotalChoice(sm) Solutions Streamlines Operations Through

Flexibility, Integration and Value-Added Services

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP(R)) Employer Services Division, the world's leading provider of integrated payroll, human resources and benefits administration services, today announced the launch of TotalChoice(sm) Solutions - a Web-native, comprehensive, human resource management system. TotalChoice Solutions offers the convenience and control of in-house HR administration and payroll, with ADP's more than 50 years of experience in technology and processing services.

"TotalChoice is an advanced business solution, built from scratch, incorporating the latest Internet technology and industry best practices," says Robert Thomas, Vice President and General Manager of TotalChoice Solutions. "Hosted by ADP, TotalChoice offers easy deployment throughout an organization and significantly reduces the burden on scarce IT resources."

Authorized users can easily access and input HR and payroll information from anywhere, at anytime, using a Web browser - 24/7/365. TotalChoice clients also have convenient access to ADP's suite of compliance services such as: payroll tax filing, new hire reporting, wage garnishment processing and unemployment compensation management.

IDC Senior Analyst of Human Resource Management Services, Marc Pramuk states, "ADP has created TotalChoice to provide a flexible solution for companies to design the ideal level of ownership and control over HR administration that combines the benefits of in-house management with the expertise and efficiency of a leading service provider."

TotalChoice Solutions lowers cost of ownership through reduced IT support, reduced infrastructure investment and reduced risk of penalties due to non-compliance.

Key features of ADP's TotalChoice Solutions include:

-- Industry-leading security

-- Integrated - single database for HR and payroll

-- Manager and employee self-service

-- Real-time payroll processing with on-site check printing

-- Over 100 standard reports with ad hoc reporting capabilities

-- Integration with ADP compliance services

-- Dedicated service center and 24/7 technical support through the service
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"TotalChoice's robust functionality, and ADP's World Class Service, are all part of our high-value solution strategy," adds George Stoeckert, President of the Major Accounts Division of ADP Employer Services. "It helps HR professionals leverage the tremendous power of the Internet, streamline their operations, and effectively creates more opportunity for our clients to focus on their core business objectives."

Users of the product give it high marks. "I think TotalChoice is a fantastic product," says Daniel J. Muhlfelder, Executive Vice President of L. J. Gonzer Associates. "It affords companies like L. J. Gonzer the ability to combine their own in-house staff with the resources and leading technology that ADP offers."

TotalChoice has initiated numerous new client relationships for ADP through its pilot program. The product will make its official debut at the Society For Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Annual Conference & Exposition in Philadelphia, June 23-26.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE: ADP) is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world, with approximately $7 billion in revenue and 500,000 clients. ADP's Employer Services (ES) Division is a leading provider of integrated business administrative solutions that help its approximately 455,000 clients efficiently manage their internal processes, allowing them to focus on core competencies. ADP's 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, HRMS, benefits administration, time and labor management, retirement plan services, online recruiting, PEO services and pre-employment screening.

For more information about ADP Employer Services, or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company's website at www.adp.com.