American Honda Certifies ADP Dealer Services' Business Grade Internet Connectivity Solution

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2003 -- ADP Dealer Services is pleased to announce that American Honda has certified ADP's GetWired(TM) solution for Internet connectivity for Acura and Honda USA dealerships. ADP's GetWired solution includes business grade Internet connections with Cisco Systems (R) PIX firewall, network design and integration, and dealer choice of high-speed persistent Internet connection. American Honda and its retail dealerships will be able to take full advantage of their new line of OEM interfaces through Honda's iN Plus program. "ADP's GetWired will provide the backbone for a secure network for current and future interfaces as ADP and American Honda continue to build value-added products for their retailers and customers," said Ron Possehl, ADP's director of Manufacturing Consulting and Solutions.

"American Honda believes that secure communication via the Internet is of critical importance to our overall business communication strategy and to all Acura and Honda dealerships. We value ADP's role in helping us meet our technology goals by providing quality design, installation and support. We have certified ADP's GetWired solution because it meets all American Honda requirements," said Michael Keranen, assistant vice president, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. "In addition, ADP's GetWired solution will improve dealer productivity by enabling Acura and Honda dealers easy access to their ADP Dealer Management System (DMS), the Internet, and American Honda's iN Plus applications from a single PC."

"We have a dedicated team of network professionals, including manufacturer specialists, that have successfully implemented thousands of GetWired solutions in all size dealerships," said Joe Bihner, ADP's vice president of Network Solutions. "We value our relationship with American Honda and look forward to implementing technology solutions that will benefit our Acura and Honda dealerships."

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