Automotive Service Provider Chooses Ultimate Software's Intersourcing

WESTON, Fla., Nov. 10, 2004 -- . Ultimate Software , a leading provider of Web-based payroll and workforce management solutions, announced today that Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO) selected Ultimate Software's UltiPro Workforce Management delivered through its hosted service model, Intersourcing, in September 2004. APCO, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, offers extended-care warranties and service contracts for automotive retailers such as Ford, Honda, Land Rover, and Jaguar.

APCO has been using a payroll service bureau but wanted to switch to a more flexible solution with both HR and payroll capabilities and Web self- service for employees and managers. Because the company did not want to handle system upgrades or maintenance of the solution on its own site, APCO chose Intersourcing for its blend of functionality and service.

"Intersourcing can provide us with the much-needed control we want over our own information without requiring us to dedicate IT resources, and the per-employee-per-month pricing will be more cost-effective for us," said David Darling, APCO's vice president of human resources. "The service bureau's nickel-and-dime charges have been adding up. I'm very excited that with Intersourcing we will have the flexibility to run an off-cycle bonus payroll when we want without additional fees. That's one of the many benefits we expect to see with Intersourcing."

"By providing software as a service, Ultimate Software has a very comprehensive, yet affordable solution that companies can use to gain more control over their processes, while still enjoying a service-based approach," said Greg Swick, senior vice president of sales for Ultimate Software. "We welcome APCO to our growing list of Intersourcing customers."

About Ultimate Software

Ultimate Software, a leading provider of Web-based payroll and workforce management solutions, markets award-winning UltiPro as licensed software, as a hosted application through Intersourcing, and as a co-branded offering to Business Service Providers(BSPs) under the "Powered by UltiPro" brand. The Company employs 450 professionals who are united in their commitment to developing trendsetting solutions and delivering quality service. Ultimate Software customers represent diverse industries and include such organizations as Benihana Restaurants, The Container Store, Elizabeth Arden, The Florida Marlins Baseball Team, The New York Yankees Baseball Team, Omni Hotels, Ruth's Chris Steak House, SkyWest Airlines, and Trammell Crow Residential. More information on Ultimate Software's products and services can be found at http://www.ultimatesoftware.com/.

UltiPro and Intersourcing are registered trademarks of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

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