Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software


Data Flow™ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary benefit of integrating Group 1’s new 64-bit platform?

Data Flow 64-bit provides the ability to handle larger customer data sets faster and with greater efficiency. The 64-bit platform’s increased memory allows large amounts of data being processed at the same time (e.g., sorting, aggregating or lookups) to be handled in memory instead of writing to disk.

What types of applications does Data Flow 64-bit support?

Data Flow 64-bit was designed to solve a wide range of business problems. The system’s enhanced performance at high memory utilization levels makes it ideal for web-based and corporate network applications. It’s the perfect answer to the growing amount of data being supported in today’s data center.

If I decide to upgrade to Data Flow 64-bit, what happens to my existing applications?

No application redesign is required. You can reap the benefits of 64-bit without having to redesign your existing Data Flow applications. Data Flow 64-bit works alongside your existing Data Flow 6.0 32-bit platform, using the same client tools and repository, which helps make upgrading as seamless as
possible.

How does Data Flow 64-bit work with relational database management systems?

Group 1’s 64-bit platform can take advantage of 64-bit drivers available from all the major RDBMS vendors.

How does Data Flow 64-bit enhance the performance of
Group 1’s additional offerings?

Data Flow 64-bit can more easily accommodate the more complex hierarchical data structures sometimes encountered in DOC1®-related and other Customer Communication Management (CCM) applications.

When will Data Flow 64-bit become available?

This 64-bit version for the Microsoft Windows 2003×64 Server family will be available at the end of June 2007. The Data Flow Server and WebLink Server will both be fully 64-bit. All client applications will remain 32-bit. Advanced transforms (Address Coder Cleanser, Point n Polygon, Closest Site, and Advanced Matcher) will be available on 64-bit later in the year.

Contact Information

Phone: 800.368.5806

Email: info@g1.com