Ascent(R) Users Can Now Access Full Range of New DHL Services

STAMFORD, Conn., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), a leading supplier of multi-carrier shipping solutions, today announced that its Ascent(R) package management solution is one of the first multi-carrier systems in the United States to be certified to support DHL's new module, which supports a comprehensive offering of domestic and international services.

"We worked closely with DHL to expedite the certification, and played an active role in testing the final technology," said Johanna Boller, director of product line management for Pitney Bowes Distribution Solutions. "The market is changing and we are not just changing with it, but leading the way."

With the new single DHL module, customers who use the Ascent(R) shipping solution can leverage DHL's domestic and international services, including DHL Next Day 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM; DHL 2nd Day Service; business-to-consumer service DHL@home, as well as Worldwide Priority Express and International Document Service. The newly-integrated DHL technology is one of the first enhancements to result from a strategic relationship between Pitney Bowes and DHL that focuses on developing and delivering new products to better serve joint customers. Pitney Bowes is offering this technology to new customers and working proactively with DHL to upgrade existing customers. Other Pitney Bowes multi-carrier products are in process to be certified in the near future.

"Ascent has a tremendous reputation in the market. Customers want a single, carrier-compliant solution that allows them to leverage the expanded set of domestic and international services and global coverage that DHL offers," said Mike Heilman, vice president of eCommerce, DHL Americas. "Upgrading the shipper's technology ensures the investment DHL has made can be maximized to deliver a cost-efficient, streamlined shipping solution."

The Ascent(R) software system is the leading shipping system on the market. It is designed to help reduce transportation and logistics costs and streamline mail, parcel and air express shipment processing. The Ascent(R) solution helps to maintain low inventories, meet customer demand for quick delivery and manage detailed shipment information.

For more information on Pitney Bowes' partnership with DHL, visit http://www.pb.com.

About DHL

With annual revenues over $32 billion in 2004, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.

DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport and logistics solutions, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. Over 170,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information on DHL, please visit http://www.dhl.com.

About Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes is the world's leading provider of integrated mail and document management systems, services and solutions. The $5.1 billion company helps organizations of all sizes efficiently and effectively manage their mission-critical mail and document flow in physical, digital and hybrid formats. Its solutions range from addressing software and metering systems to print stream management, electronic bill presentment and presort mail services. The company's 85 years of technological leadership have produced many major innovations in the mailing industry, and it is consistently on the Intellectual Property Owner's list of top U.S. patent holders. With approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, Pitney Bowes serves more than 2 million businesses through direct and dealer operations. More information about the company can be found at http://www.pb.com.

    Media Contacts:     Vicki Javner   -OR-   Polly O'Grady
                        Pitney Bowes          Weber Shandwick
                        952-885-7121          952-346-6409
                        vicki.javner@pb.com   pogrady@webershandwick.com

Ascent(R) is a registered trademark of Pitney Bowes Inc. All other marks are property of the respective owners.

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