BALTIMORE, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Metastorm, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Analysis (BPA), and Enterprise Architecture (EA) software for aligning strategy with execution, today announced its software has been successfully deployed by ADP Streamline, a business unit of ADP, a worldwide leading provider of payroll, HR and benefits administration solutions. ADP Streamline implemented Metastorm BPM to provide a platform for the company to automate and manage the activities between ADP and its clients and partners, as well as manage the payroll process cycle.

"We selected the Metastorm software as a critical system for the organization and plan to leverage the insights gained in the Metastorm BPM solution to obtain greater automation, process control, and business intelligence and to enable sophisticated activity tracking and performance analysis -- which in turn will enable us to further improve our processes and service offerings," commented ADP Streamline's General Manager, Josep Maria Elias. "We expect that Metastorm BPM will continue to be leveraged for deploying new processes on an ongoing basis and serve as a key technology for enabling our future success."

The Metastorm BPM solution was developed and implemented by Metastorm partner Avista -- based in France. The solution provides the platform for three main functions within ADP Streamline including client implementation, payroll processing, and invoicing -- all of which are critical for managing client payroll and personnel administration.

Metastorm BPM has helped ADP Streamline become the solution of choice for global companies needing to manage small operations around the world. Its clients can now maximize control at their headquarters, set up payroll services in any new country quickly and easily, and rely on ADP Streamline to help it comply with local legislation.

"We are pleased to have been chosen by ADP to be a strategic technology provider for its global business venture," stated Robin Martin, executive vice president of International Operations for Metastorm. "As a global software company, Metastorm not only provides the software foundation for ADP Streamline, but we are also proud to be an ADP Streamline client. Our HR team and employees around the world experience ADP Streamline's robust and comprehensive service first hand every day."

About Metastorm Inc.

With a focus on enterprise visibility, optimization, and agility, Metastorm offers market-leading software for Enterprise Architecture (EA), Business Process Analysis (BPA) and Business Process Management (BPM). As an integrated product portfolio, Metastorm Enterprise(TM) allows organizations to improve business results by unifying strategy, analysis and execution. Metastorm is bringing together these critical disciplines to enable an understanding of enterprise architecture and strategy, accurate impact and opportunity assessment, effective process execution, and accelerated value realization for organizations worldwide. For more information on powering strategic advantage with Metastorm Enterprise, visit .

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. , with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to organizations of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office visit the company's Web site at .

To know more about ADP Streamline, please go to: www.adp.com