New Solution to Consolidate and Streamline Production and
Distribution of Millions of Notices
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2014--
Pitney
Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the company a $1.4 million contract
for mail and document processing technology. The new solution will allow
the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) to consolidate the
production and distribution of millions of critical immigration services
communications into two processing centers, streamline its
communications and notification processes, reduce overall production
costs, and improve delivery.
Each year, USCIS, which is part of DHS, receives approximately 7.5
million immigration applications and petitions for a range of benefits
including employment authorization, lawful permanent residency, and
citizenship. The new end-to-end solution by Pitney Bowes includes
software to manage the electronic files and print streams, printers and
inserters to produce the communications, and meters to accurately
evidence the postage.
“Pitney Bowes has a long-standing partnership with the Department of
Homeland Security and we are delighted to have been selected to provide
an innovative technology solution to help ensure effective
communications with immigrants and citizens,” said Mark Shearer,
executive vice president and president, Pitney Bowes SMB Mailing
Solutions. “By leveraging innovative mail and document technology, we
are able to help the USCIS accomplish its mission, enhance
communications with its constituents, and improve operational
efficiency.”
About Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes provides technology solutions for small, mid-size and large
firms that help them connect with customers to build loyalty and grow
revenue. Many of the company’s solutions are delivered on open platforms
to best organize, analyze and apply both public and proprietary data to
two-way customer communications. Pitney Bowes includes direct mail,
transactional mail and call center communications in its solution mix
along with digital channel messaging for the Web, email and mobile
applications. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com.
Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Media:
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Dan Burris, 954-688-9167
daniel.burris@pb.com
