“We have been amazed at the response to the launch of our expanded ZIP Code data suite earlier this year, and are excited to partner with the new customers we are announcing today,” said Maponics CEO, Darrin Clement.

Since 2003, Maponics has been the only place USPS.com refers businesses to for postal maps, data and information. In addition, we are the sole ZIP Code data provider offering postal boundaries via an API.

Click here to read today’s full press release.

Trusted by the Giants

DHL, UPS, FedEX, the United States Postal Service and other mailing industry businesses have come to depend on us for postal maps, data and information, as have direct marketing giants Pitney Bowes MapInfo and D&B (Dunn and Bradstreet).

In fact, Maponics is the only company the USPS.com refers to for business mapping of ZIP Code data and information.

What’s in the New ZIP Code Data Suite?

This new suite offers excellent options for companies looking for a ZIP Code data provider that they can trust to be in the market for the long term, especially for those concerned with accuracy, price, support and licensing flexibility.

Specific datasets now available include:

• 5-digit ZIP Code boundaries
• ZIP+4 data (9-digit ZIP Code data)
• Postal carrier route boundaries
• ZIP+2 boundaries
• ZIP Code-to-neighborhood correspondence data
• 3-digit ZIP Code data
• Custom postal map data

What Sets Our ZIP Code Data Apart

All Maponics postal data is updated quarterly, based upon monthly data feeds from the United States Postal Service and other sources. Unlike many providers, our postal boundaries follow streets, which allows for more precise decision making when viewing these polygons on a map.

In addition, we do not over-generalize our ZIP Code data the way some suppliers do when they:

• drop ZIP Codes that are hard to map.

• give point ZIP Codes (for example, those assigned to P.O. boxes) non-existent polygonal boundaries, because it is easier than dealing with the reality that the U.S. Postal Service has both point ZIP Codes, and ZIP Codes with delivery areas that can be represented as polygons.

As a result of our rigorous data creation methodology, Maponics ZIP Code data is the most complete and accurate on the market, capturing all U.S. ZIP Codes, not just those that are easy to capture.

Learn More

Maponics ZIP Code datasets can be delivered in one of many file formats, including shapefile, TAB and KML, or on a transactional basis via the Maponics Spatial API.  They are easily integrated into ESRI, Pitney Bowes MapInfo and other GIS systems, as well as into web-based applications.

Interested in finding out more about this new suite of ZIP Code data, or want to receive sample data?  Contact us at 800.762.5158 or email info@maponics.com.

Pitney Bowes Introduces Maponics as New Source of Carrier Routes

Carrier Route and ZIP Code Boundary Data Enhances MapInfo Location Intelligence Solutions and Improves Direct Mail Targeting

Troy, N.Y.  – September 25, 2008 – Pitney Bowes MapInfo, the leading global provider of location intelligence, today announced Maponics Carrier Routes^TM as the new source of carrier route and ZIP code boundaries for its location intelligence solutions. With postal rate increases, it is more important than ever to optimize direct mailing campaigns. Organizations with access to carrier route boundary data are able to target at the sub-ZIP code level, and qualify for the lowest postal rates on high-volume mailings.

Maponics developed a proprietary process, utilizing data from the US Postal Service and other sources, to create carrier routes and ZIP codes that are both accurate and easy to read on a map. While some carrier route data products result in jagged boundary lines that crisscross roads, Maponics carrier routes align well with commercial street network data making it easier for businesses to identify which specific areas and neighborhoods they want to target. These carrier route and ZIP code boundaries, and the associated center point files, are a valuable asset to organizations planning direct marketing campaigns or displaying postal boundaries via Web-based applications.

The Maponics data features more carrier routes than other suppliers and easily integrates with Tele Atlas Map Data. This makes Maponics Carrier Route one of the best options for MapInfo customers.

“MapInfo is dedicated to providing its customers with access to the industry’s most comprehensive data sets,” said Robert Pipe, vice president, product management and product marketing – Location Intelligence. Pitney Bowes Software. “With Maponics Carrier Routes, we are offering our customers the most up-to-date data and enabling them to make more accurate decisions on high-volume mailings and receive valuable postal discounts.”

About Pitney Bowes MapInfo

Pitney Bowes MapInfo, part of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), is the leading global provider of location intelligence solutions, integrating software, data and services to provide greater value from location-based information and drive more insightful decisions for businesses and government organizations around the world. The company’s solutions are available in multiple languages through a network of strategic partners and distribution channels in 60 countries. Visit www.mapinfo.com and www.pb.com for more information.

 About Maponics

Maponics specializes in mapping services and map data for businesses.  America’s largest corporations entrust Maponics with their mapping and data needs – including 20 percent of the Fortune 500. Maponics is located in Norwich, Vermont, with customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at www.maponics.com.

Specializing in geo-analytic applications for businesses that need something between a Google mash-up and a full GIS system, AWhere helps businesses with their decision making and planning processes. AWhere’s customers can now combine their own business data with ZIP Code map data for the creation of sales territories, or maps to help with marketing and logistics planning. For more information read the AWhere press release or visit AWhere.com.  The AWhere Blog is also a great place to learn more about what their location-based analysis tools for businesses can do!

New Carrier Route Map Data with Record Coverage

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