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SUTHERLAND ANNOUNCES CLIENT RELATIONSHIP WITH AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSINGPremier eCRM Company To Extend And Grow Operation Supporting eBusiness Services Division Of ADPRochester, NY - August 22, 2000 - The Sutherland Group, Ltd., a leading provider of electronic Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) technology and professional services, today announced a contract extension with Automatic Data Processing (ADP®)(NYSE: AUD), one of the leading providers of human resources, payroll and benefits administration solution in the world.The relationship between Sutherland and ADP began in June of 1999, coinciding with the launch of the eBusiness Services Group within ADP’s Emerging Business Services division (EBS). This group is a key component of ADP Employer Services’ broader Internet strategy to bring clients a range of online administrative solutions that provide ease of use, flexibility, and convenience. The eBusiness Services Web site (www.ebs.adp.com) provides small business customers and prospects online access to a variety of solutions that enable small businesses to efficiently staff, manage, pay, and retain quality employees. The Web site will 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. The Sutherland Group will be providing Business Process Management services for ADP’s Emerging Business Services (EBS) sales operations. Sutherland will be managing Web-enabled client communications with a dedicated team of Emerging Business Services solutions specialists. The live-assist sales support group will be integrated with EBS’s interactive Web site to help prospective customers select and purchase the most appropriate ADP solution. “ADP is demonstrating its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its small business customers by employing advanced technology on their Web site, opening up a whole new way for companies with less than 100 employees do business,” said Dick Rapach, Vice President of Customer Operations at Sutherland. “The Sutherland Group and ADP are leveraging the latest integrated e-business technology and customer management solutions to deliver Internet-enabled products and services that clients need and demand.” About The Sutherland Group, Ltd. The Sutherland Group, Ltd., www.suth.com, is a professional services organization that enables companies to build and manage end-to-end customer relationships over the Internet by providing the IT resources, access to Suthernet - a universal communications network and technology infrastructure - and process management tools. Sutherland offers these services in a three-tier model of Consulting and Integration, Application Hosting and Business Process Management. Founded in 1986, The Sutherland Group, Ltd. is headquartered in Rochester, New York and has additional facilities in San Diego, California, Syracuse, New York, and Madras, India. 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 500,000 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, HRMS, 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 1.800.225.5237, ext. 124, or visit the company’s Web site at www.adp.com. Editorial Contact: Tim Bauza The Sutherland Group (800) 388-4557, ext. 6475 Tim_Bauza@suth.com top of page © 2000 Real Market Research Corporation. Real Market is a registered trademark. |
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