Pitney Bowes to Display Latest Customer Communications Management Tools to Help Grow Business at 2011 National Postal Forum
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) will demonstrate a full range of Customer Communications Management (CCM) solutions, new technology and software products at the 2011 National Postal Forum. Pitney Bowes will also unveil its recently announced SendSuite(R) Live, the scalable global logistics management solution that sets a new standard for shipping solutions providing broad access to global carriers and cost savings through web based services.
The Forum runs from May 1-4 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel in San Diego, California. Pitney Bowes will exhibit at Booth 918. The Forum is the largest gathering of mailing industry executives and companies every year.
In considering the upcoming convention, Pitney Bowes Chairman, President and CEO Murray Martin said, "We have made the commitment to help organizations and individuals manage their customer communications by investing in the latest technology and developing cloud-based solutions. Our focus is on helping organizations deliver personalized and targeted communications through both physical and digital channels."
Pitney Bowes will be showcasing the CCM workflow for small and medium businesses and demonstrating the integrated process from document creation to finishing, including:
-- Full-color printers, including the RISO ComColor(R) Series that
complements Pitney Bowes's suite of mail management software for a
complete "print-to-mail" solution. The DP40S color printer, equipped
with high definition color laser technology prints on a wide range of
media and optimized for mailers.
-- Document Software Solutions, including PlanetPress(R), PB FIRST(TM),
PRINTSHOP MAIL and DirectSmile(R), integrated print-to-mail solutions
providing a Print-to-Mail workflow, including e-mail and other
electronic delivery options.
-- The DI950(TM) FastPac(R) Inserting System exceeds expectations for high
productivity and document integrity, and offers class-leading
flexibility to meet a wide range of applications for the most demanding
operations.
-- The Connect+(TM) Customer Communications Series, which enables mailers
to print high-resolution graphics and messages in color on the outside
of the envelope, turning generic envelopes into promotional messages on
demand. Customers benefit from the MyGraphics Guarantee(TM) for cost
effective printing and are able to reduce large envelope inventories.
Other exciting Pitney Bowes hardware, software, solutions and innovation demonstrations include:
-- The all-new SendSuite(R) Live, demonstrated live for the first time at
NPF, includes easy to use templates and offers the ability to optimize
routing and streamline the logistics process with carrier and vendor
compliance, and effectively manage regulatory compliance concerns, such
as SOX and Hazmat requirements, the software integrates easily with
internal ERP, WMS and CRM systems.
-- pbSmartPostage(TM), the first cloud-based shipping and mailing solution
that enables businesses to apply postage to letters and shipping labels
to packages directly from any PC with an Internet connection, anytime,
anywhere. Businesses with smaller volume shipping needs and remote
locations benefit from this flexible solution that provides access to
shipping discounts as well.
-- The recently announced Volly(TM) secure digital delivery service will be
demonstrated. Volly is an innovative cloud-based digital mail
communications platform that will empower consumers to receive, view,
organize, and manage bills, statements, direct marketing, catalogs,
coupons and other content from multiple providers using a single
application. Mailers will be able to sign up to join the Volly(TM)
ecosystem to help grow their business and provide a multi-channel
communications experience.
-- An automated, closed-loop enterprise address management process to
optimize address cleansing, save money and stay connected with
customers. Aura software automates the manual process of correcting
customer addresses. VeriMove automates Move Update processing. And
MAIL360 helps maximize postal discounts and assist with USPS compliance.
-- A range of mail services solutions, including international mail and
package services, and presort services for both First-Class(TM) letters
and flats and for Standard Mail(R). Also, Pitney Bowes will share
insight on disaster recovery and business continuity planning, managing
international parcel business opportunities, and a hybrid approach to
presorting mail.
-- A White Paper Factory(TM) solution, an end-to-end combination of
Production Intelligence(R) output management software, printing and mail
finishing capabilities that can help streamline workflow and transform
documents.
-- Production Intelligence(R) software, including output management and
automated document factory solutions, to help connect all of the
critical print and mail processes into a seamless workflow to keep
operations running at peak performance.
-- The growing family of IntelliJet(TM) Printing Systems, which offers a
brilliant combination of print speed up to 600 feet per minute, format
size of up to 20, 30 or 42 inch widths, and industry leading digital
color inkjet technology to produce full-color, relevant transactional
statements.
-- The Mailstream Evolution(TM) Inserting System, with a new sheet feeder
and reduced footprint for increased efficiency and productivity. The
high-performance mail inserter uses innovative technologies to help
maintain document print quality needed when feeding high value color or
monochrome documents.
-- The Vantage(TM) Sorting Solution helps mailers save time and reduce
expenses by automating more processes. It is the only high-speed sorter
that can weigh both letters and flats, and can meter mail. The Vantage
achieves its industry-leading throughput through new, built-in features
such as auto-cleaning cameras and sensors that continually optimize
performance.
-- A new web-based solution that helps organizations to easily turn
existing white space on transactional documents into a revenue
generating opportunity.
-- Multi-vendor services offering a full range of product life cycle
services including on-site maintenance services, installations, managed
asset deployment and professional service for original equipment
manufacturers and resellers of printing and mailing equipment.
Pitney Bowes experts will lead several learning sessions, sharing their industry knowledge and helping attendees maximize their conference experience. Attendees interested in meeting and learning from the Pitney Bowes team are encouraged to participate in the following sessions:
-- Maximize Cash Flow & Improve Responses with Reply Mail -May 1, 2:45 p.m.
-- Industry Roundtable on Address Quality -May 2, 4:30 p.m.
-- Top 10 Behaviors of Excellent Managers -May 3, 10:00 a.m.
-- Hiring and Interviewing -May 3, 2:00 p.m.
-- The Power of TransPromo: Every Transaction Document is an Opportunity to
Increase ROI -May 4, 3:30 p.m.
-- Postal Governance, It's About Being in the Know - May 4, 3:30 p.m.
About Pitney Bowes:
Delivering more than 90 years of innovation, Pitney Bowes provides software, hardware and services that integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly helping other companies grow their business through advanced customer communications management. Pitney Bowes is a $5.4 billion company and employs more than 30,000 worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity(TM). www.pb.com/
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Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Released April 27, 2011