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Group 1 Software Announces 2008 Customer Conference

Group 1 Software, Inc. has announced its upcoming 2008 Customer Conference to be held May 21–23, 2008, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since the merger of Group 1 and MapInfo into a single software entity under Pitney Bowes, it has been decided to hold a corresponding Pitney Bowes Group 1 Customer Conference and MapWorld customer event. The educational tracks for MapWorld and the Group 1 Customer Conference will still operate separately, but will have common general sessions, meals, awards and social events, along with a common Technical Help Center area. While the two groups are sharing a space, the Group 1 Technical Help Center as always will be available staffed with qualified people ready to help solve any problems your company may be having. Please look for more information in upcoming NewsCasts about this exciting venture.

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Group 1 Employee Spotlight

Reinhard Borchardt first learned the details of Group 1 Software, Inc. as a customer. The year was 1995, and Reinhard was in Kansas City, where he was working in the mailroom of a high-tech printer of scientific journals. He had been hired to help the company with its transition from a manual mailing system to an automated presort system with Group 1.

Under the company’s original system, employees were sorting mailing labels by hand. Reinhard worked closely with Group 1 Tech Support to set up a system that cut his company’s postage costs and freed up employee work time, previously consumed by manual mailing.

A year and a half later, Reinhard pursued a job opportunity with Group 1 in Lanham, Maryland, willing to move halfway across the country. He says that he has never regretted leaving Kansas City to work for Group 1.

Reinhard worked for eight years as a Group 1 Technical Support Representative (TSR) of presort products. In 2004, Reinhard moved from his TSR position to his current position as the Online Support Analyst with Group 1’s Customer Information Management team. In this position, he ensures that customers can access and benefit from all online support systems provided by Group 1. In collaboration with the Group 1 Web Team, he also takes a strategic view, keeping abreast of new and innovative ways to improve the online experience for customers.

"My current job is both challenging and full of surprises," Reinhard says. "From working on new and exciting projects to solving everyday problems, I am never bored."

Reinhard’s success in his current position recently earned him an Associates in Action award, an honor given to Group 1 employees who go beyond the requirements of their positions to add major value to the company and its customers.

When asked what he values most about working for Group 1, Reinhard mentions two key communities: employees and customers. “The fact that so many of our customers have been with us for so long makes me really proud to work here,” he says.

Another key benefit of working at Group 1 for Reinhard is that he met his wife and coworker, Anna Borchardt, in the Lanham office. In his spare time, Reinhard builds 1:35 scale models and works on upgrading his 1981 Porsche. Reinhard resides in Maryland with Anna and their two daughters.

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Sign Up Now and Save On Group 1 University Classes!

Save on seats by signing up now for these newly scheduled classes! Buy two seats and get the third seat free (in any class of equal or lesser value)! Or, for a better value, buy a block of classes: purchase five days of onsite training and get three days – of equal or lesser value – free! These are limited-time offers. Offers end on December 31, 2007.

For further information or to register for a class, please visit the Group 1 University Web site, http://www.g1.com/Education, and choose Online Registration on the left sidebar.

CODE-1 Plus – Dispatcher4

You will learn how CODE-1 Plus improves the address quality of mail, saving you the time and money it takes to reprocess undeliverable mail. Additionally, you will learn mailing concepts and techniques to return a complete standardized address.

Lanham, MD

• November 27, 2007 – November 28, 2007

Objectives – Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the capabilities and benefits of CODE-1 Plus
• Understand the CODE-1 Plus system flow and relationships
• Understand CASS™ requirements and the CASS™ report
• Search the CODE-1 Plus database using the Interactive System to answer specific queries
• Define and discuss US Postal Service™ terminology and concepts
• Create and submit a batch job that invokes the CODE-1 Plus driver program, access the matching subroutine, and produce reports
• Learn the basic features and functions of supplemental processing options, including EWS, DPV™, and RDI™

DOC1 Series 5 Advanced – "Total Knowledge of Solutions"

This course is different than our traditional instructor-led courses. Taking a different approach in delivering the material, this course guides students through complex logic and allows them to solidify and apply the information while resolving real business needs. This 2.5- to 3-day course is targeted to advanced users and will allow students to immediately use the knowledge gained with self-paced skill building exercises.

Addison, TX

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Objective – The objective of this course is to provide in-depth exposure to logic techniques and challenge students in the use of DOC1 Series 5 to build applications that resolve real business requirements.

DOC1 Series 5 Basic – "Understanding the Essentials"

This complete hands-on training course enables you to master everything from the basic DOC1 Series 5 functions to more complex features. Through exercises designed to simulate real life applications, this 2.5- to 3-day course will be delivered in a step-by-step interactive educational atmosphere.

Addison, TX

• December 11, 2007 – December 13, 2007

DOC1 Series 5 PCE (Post Composition Engine) – “Modification Scripting Tool”

In this course, students will receive comprehensive training in the use of the DOC1 PCE tool. Fundamental techniques and practical exposure through popular post processing scripts will be the core of this course. This 2.5- to 3-day course concentrates solely on handling the requirements of post-processing with hands-on exercises to reemphasize techniques.

Objective – The objective of this course is to expose and deliver common PCE script operations through self-paced exercises that are designed to focus on satisfying common business requirements.

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MailStream Plus – Dispatcher4

You will learn how MailStream Plus presorts your mailing file to USPS® specifications. Basic USPS® regulations and possible postal discounts for selected classes of mail will be discussed.

This course is 1.5 days

Lanham, MD

• November 29, 2007 – November 30, 2007
• December 20, 2007 – December 21, 2007

Objectives – Upon completion, the student will be able to:

• Discuss the MailStream Plus system components and functions
• Understand the USPS® system of pricing tiers and their relationship to worksharing
• Create and submit batch jobs for different mailing classes and types
• Generate and review MailStream Plus reports
• Understand the benefits of a default-driven mail sortation system
• Able to identify options appropriate for specific mailings

Sagent Solution

This course introduces you to the design, customization, and creation of business intelligence solutions using the Sagent Platform. You will be guided through the individual components that make up the full Sagent Solution using hands-on labs and exercises.

Lanham, MD

• December 17, 2007 – December 19, 2007 call for location

Objectives – Upon completion, the student will be able to:

• Create and optimize Sagent data load plans to access, analyze and collaborate on data
• Use Sagent Analysis to summarize results by multiple dimensions
• Create and optimize graphical, aggregate and logical views of databases
• Manage data mart security and administrative environment
• Extract legacy data from a source database and load a target data warehouse
• Configure and use WebLink to access the data warehouse over the Internet

StreamWeaver Development Using Visual Engineer Workshop

This 3.5-day workshop is appropriate for new technical StreamWeaver users or those who attended training prior to the release of StreamWeaver 4.0.

Lisle, IL

• December 11, 2007 – December 14, 2007

Objectives – Upon completion, the student will be able to code StreamWeaver to perform the following:

• Reorder pages within documents
• Add, delete or modify barcodes for insertion equipment
• Create multiple-document output
• Consolidate documents
• Insert pages into a document
• Create extract files

Advanced StreamWeaver

This course is designed for the advanced user or developer responsible for the development and implementation of Sagent Data Flow plans. Class presentations and exercises provide you with tips and techniques for developing business intelligence solutions for your company.

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Prerequisites

• Sagent Solution course
• In-depth understanding of database concepts
• Working knowledge of network environments and security concepts
• Working knowledge of the Internet
• Structured Query Language (SQL) experience

Objectives – Upon completion, the student will be able to:

• Understand the use and application of all Sagent transforms
• Learn the different types of Sagent Transforms - Source, Sink, Data Flow Control, and Data Manipulation
• Comprehend how the Sagent client application works in conjunction with the Data Flow Server and the RDBMS server
• Explore statistical and other functions available via the Analytical Calculator transform
• Apply seasonal considerations in the Forecast Transform to predict customer demand
• Standardize address data using the Address Cleanser transform

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