STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2000--

Industry Leader Helps Companies of all Sizes

Use the Mail to Grow Their Business

Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), the world's leading developer of mailing technologies, will showcase a range of advanced hardware, software, services and web-based mailing and shipping solutions for businesses of all sizes at the National Postal Forum to be held in Nashville, Tennessee March 19-22. The company will also share its expertise on the strategic value of mail in the new economy by participating in two featured panel discussions.

"Smart businesses use the mail to grow and retain their customer base, complete transactions and collect revenue. To manage this process from start to finish, they need a skilled provider to help them maximize mail's value. In today's increasingly complex and competitive business environment, this entails much more than putting a stamp on an envelope," said Marc Breslawsky, Pitney Bowes' president and chief operating officer. "Pitney Bowes provides the most comprehensive end-to-end mail management solutions. From mail creation to production, funds management to shipping, Pitney Bowes provides the hardware, software and service solutions to make the mail work smartly for businesses of all sizes."

Pitney Bowes' full range of product and service offerings are designed to deliver value to every market segment, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to manage mission-critical customer communications. Highlights of Pitney Bowes' mail and messaging solutions to be showcased at National Postal Forum include:

For High-Volume Mailers

Pitney Bowes' Production Mail and Document Factory Solutions division will showcase hardware and software solutions that maximize the efficiency, productivity and mailpiece integrity for high-volume mail center operations, including these product demonstrations:

--docSense.com(TM) digital document delivery (D3) -- an electronic bill presentation and payment software solution that splits the print stream for processing into print or electronic form, allowing mailers to customize critical mail presentment to customers

--StreamWeaver (R) -- a software solution that splits the print stream for processing into either print or electronic form, allowing mailers to customize critical mail presentment to customers

--Direct Mail 10 Series -- a high-speed "swing arm" inserting system for direct mailers

--12 Series Inserting System -- a high speed inserting system combined with Pitney Bowes' Direct Connect(TM) file-based processing control system that delivers high integrity, advanced throughput and productivity

For Large- to Mid-Sized Mailers

Pitney Bowes' TranScape division will introduce ShipRequest(TM), a tool that puts companies in control of outbound express mail and packages, saving time, money, and resources. ShipRequest(TM) software works with the Ascent(TM) family of solutions to standardize mid- to large-size companies' mailing operations by automating manual processes, simplifying carrier compliance, and helping mail centers control shipping costs.

Pitney Bowes Incoming Messaging Solutions division will launch its innovative M3(TM) Mixed Mail Manager System, the first commercially-available system designed to process, track and manage the diverse mix of high-volume, incoming mail handled by today's mid-to large- size corporate mail centers. The M3(TM) can process 7,200 pieces of mail per hour (#10 envelopes) -- making it ideal for companies processing 2,500 to 25,000 pieces of mail per day.

For Small- to Mid-Sized Mailers

Pitney Bowes' Mailing Systems division will launch the DM300, a mailing system that puts fast and accurate mail processing capability into a small space. This system utilizes digital technology to provide professional-looking metered mail for small- and mid-sized companies. It can process and seal up to 65 pieces of mail per minute, including thick parcels, and can track and report expenses for up to 25 accounts. Like all Pitney Bowes products, the DM 300 satisfies all current postal regulations.

For small businesses, Pitney Bowes Office Direct division will highlight its full suite of web-enabled PitneyWorks(TM) mail and messaging solutions. Whether a small business owner needs to create a professional direct mail piece, find a zip code or send a package, PitneyWorks(TM) can help with its DirectNet(TM), Target Prospects(TM) and ValueShip(TM) software.

Booth Information

Pitney Bowes Production Mail and Document Factory Solutions, TranScape and Mailing Systems will be showing at booth #439, while Pitney Bowes Office Direct division will be at booth #451. Pitney Bowes Incoming Messaging Solutions can be found at booth #540.

Panel Discussions

In addition to providing National Postal Forum attendees with cutting edge product demonstrations, two Pitney Bowes speakers will share their vision on the relevance, importance and impact of mail in the new economy.

--Judy Martin, vice president strategic marketing, Pitney Bowes Mailing Systems, will represent Pitney Bowes on the National Postal Forum's "Role of Mail in E-Commerce" panel hosted by Deputy Post Master General John Nolan.

--Henry O. Hernandez, Jr., Pitney Bowes' director of business diversity development, and Brett Savage, manager, specialty markets, for the U.S. Postal Service, will present a conference session on using the web to enhance direct marketing, specifically as it relates to the growing multi-cultural population.

Pitney Bowes Inc. is a $4.4 billion global provider of informed mail and messaging management. For more information about the company, visit www.pitneybowes.com.

     CONTACT: Michelle Hennelly
              Cunningham Communication, Inc.
              (617) 494-8202

              mhennelly@cunningham.com
              or
              Sheryl Y. Battles
              Pitney Bowes Inc.
              (203) 351-6808
              battlesh@pitneybowes.com