The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced Apr. 23 the signing of a marketing alliance

agreement to expand its relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc. Under

the agreement, ADP says it will expand its networking programs to design,

install and support a range of Cisco supplied productivity and

security solutions designed for the needs of car and truck

dealers.

ADP says it is currently the largest supplier of Cisco products to

automobile retailers with over 5,000 networks implemented within the

North American automotive & heavy truck retail communities.

According to the companies, under terms of this agreement ADP and Cisco will jointly develop a

series of programs that include business development, application

service provider (ASP) offerings, professional services and

customer support initiatives. These solutions will expand

ADP's network solutions set by providing jointly developed

hosting facilities, remote network management services,

onsite network infrastructure and automotive specific OEM connectivity

solutions. The network infrastructure will include selections of the

following Cisco technologies: Firewall and VPN products, Access

Routers, Switches, Aironet Wireless LAN products, IP Telephony

Integrated Communications and Unified Messaging Platforms, and other

Cisco products and services that the company says will further enhance ADP's system design,

installation, configuration and management capabilities.

"We are extremely pleased to sign this agreement that builds upon

the successful relationship with Cisco Systems. ADP is a single source

provider to the automotive retail marketplace that can maintain the

integrity of every single aspect of our customer's network. With

Cisco, we've partnered with a network and technology provider that

allows ADP to give dealerships the reliable and comprehensive system

our customers need to grow their revenue and profits," states Mike

Martone, president of ADP Dealer Services.

In 1997, ADP says it began a relationship with Cisco that helped the

company migrate from a legacy system to a Cisco solution that enhanced its network offerings. ADP claims to have skilled networking

professionals dedicated to integrating Cisco powered networks.With the combination of Cisco tools combined with

ADP's network support staff, ADP says it provides the most comprehensive

networking solution in the industry.

"We have been providing network support products to ADP Dealer

Services for over four years, so we are delighted that they have

selected Cisco to be the primary provider of their network hardware

solutions. We look forward to working closely with ADP to provide the

tools to support their goal of delivering leading technology solutions

to their customers," says Ron Willis, vice president of worldwide

commercial marketing for Cisco Systems.

ADP also says it provides an unmatched level of service in support of

their customer's networks. In addition to the

24-hour call service centers located throughout Canada and the United

States, ADP works with Cisco to certify the automotive

technology solutions that work the first time in the retailer's

network. ADP says it provides a test and duplication mechanism in which

technical troubleshooting is accomplished without having to work on

the actual customer network.

"The world-class combination of ADP know-how and Cisco products is

unmatched in the automotive industry. Our combined breadth of

technical expertise offers the best possible solution. With our

ability to duplicate network systems, we can work on improvements and

problem solving without having to work on the customer system. This

means we can bring solutions without any inconvenience to the dealer,"

states Joe Bihner, ADP Dealer Services vice president of network

solutions.

"It is our goal to provide the best solutions to the marketplace

that involve products, service and support. With the agreement with

Cisco, we are providing unmatched value for our customer's network

systems," adds Martone.

About ADP Dealer Services

ADP Dealer Services provides integrated computing solutions to

more than 16,000 automotive and truck dealers throughout the United

States, Canada and Europe. More information on

ADP Dealer Services is available via the Internet at

www.Dealersuite.com.