Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software

Press Release

Date:
Monday, December 22, 2003
Contact:
David Peikin
Phone:
(301) 918-0818
Email:
G1@schwartz-pr.com

Group 1 Software Receives USPS' MAC Batch Certification
for MailStream Plus Software Solution

New Certification Enables MailStream Plus Users To Accelerate Approval Process Within USPS Manifest Mailing System

Lanham, MD — Group 1 Software (Nasdaq: GSOF) today announced that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded its Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC) for batch manifest mailings to Group 1's MailStream Plus presort solution. MAC accelerates the process of end-user certification by the USPS for manifest mailings.

The USPS developed the MAC certification process in cooperation with the mailing industry to evaluate USPS manifest mailing products. MAC determines whether manifest mailing software meets industry standards by accurately listing and calculating postage for identical- and/or non-identical-weight permit imprint mailpieces.

“We're excited to receive MAC Batch certification for MailStream Plus, which provides our customers an expedited path through the manifest mailing system,” said Tim King, Group 1's vice president of postal affairs. “This accomplishment underscores our continuing efforts to offer our customers a complete mailing solution that meets the highest levels of USPS approval and certification.” Group 1's end-to-end mailing efficiency software solutions let businesses maximize the effectiveness of direct marketing efforts while achieving significant postal discounts. To see the presort categories for which Group 1's MailStream Plus has received MAC Batch certification, visit http://www.g1.com/solutions/ds.asp?DS_ID=164&Category_ID=4.

Group 1 Software (Nasdaq: GSOF ) is a leading provider of solutions that help over 3,000 organizations worldwide maximize the value of their customer and other data. Group 1 provides industry-leading technologies that allow businesses to cleanse and enrich their corporate data, generate personalized customer communications and integrate and deliver data across the enterprise. These technologies are essential components of enterprise applications including customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business intelligence systems. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, Group 1 offers solutions utilized by leaders in the financial services, banking, GIS/mapping, retail, telecommunications, utilities, insurance and other industries. The company's customer base includes such recognized names as Entergy, GEICO, L.L. Bean, MapQuest, QVC, Siemens, Wal-Mart and Wells Fargo. For more information about Group 1, visit the company's Web site at http://www.g1.com.

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