eBulletin Archive
2009
The 2009 archived eBulletin from BCC Software.
December 2009
Week of December 21 — New Intelligent Mail White Paper Available
BCC has released the first in a series of white papers examining the origins and impact of the Intelligent Mail® barcode.
Week of December 14 — Tips for using ePAF
Move Update enforcement begins in less than a month, making a streamlined Data Services workflow more important than ever.
Week of December 7 — One Small Step for E-Documentation, One Giant Leap for Mailers
The Postal Service™ has announced that effective March 15, 2010, it will be streamlining hardcopy postage statements and no longer filling out the USPS® section of postage statements.
November 2009
Week of November 30 — Stock Up Now for 2010 Needs
If your company is like many, right about now you're likely finalizing your 2010 budget and determining what can be done today to prepare in advance for the new year.
Week of November 23 — New Intelligent Mail Site Available to Mailers
As the industrys transition to Intelligent Mail continues to build momentum, BCC has launched a new web resource specifically dedicated to this next-generation technology.
Week of November 16 — BCC Blog: Why Comail?
Mailers are continually looking for new ways to increase efficiency and reduce postage costs, and one option several companies in the industry are considering is combining different mailings through comailing.
Week of November 9 — TaskMaster Now Enhanced to Support Track N Trace Jobs
BCC's TaskMaster™ automation feature has just been enhanced to support the submission of Track N Trace jobs.
Week of November 2 — Truck Direct Mail Webinar Coming November 16
Save the date: BCC and Direct Logistics, Inc., will offer a special Express Learning Session Monday, Nov. 16, on the benefits of using Truck Direct Mail to request free drop-ship quotes via Mail Manager.
October 2009
Week of October 26 — PAF Accuracy and USPS Enforcement
As more mailers use NCOALink® processing to ensure their mailings meet USPS® Move Update guidelines, postal enforcement efforts have also increased.
Week of October 19 — Mail Manager Tech Tips
A few tech tips from BCC Customer Support that can help optimize your use of Mail Manager software
Week of October 12 — Are Your Mailings Ready for Move Update?
Strict Move Update regulations for Standard and First-Class Mail® have been in effect for almost a year now, and the USPS® has announced it will enforce those regulations on Standard Mail® jobs beginning January 4, 2010.
Week of October 5 — 2010 Training Schedule Released
The Mail Manager Classroom Workshop Training Schedule for 2010 is now available in the Customer Portal.
September 2009
Week of September 28 — Data Services Processing Tips
The BCC Data Services team has developed the following tips to help you streamline your Data Services job processing, and secure quicker turnaround times.
Week of September 21 — BCC Professional Services Update
BCC will host a three-day Power Classroom Workshop October 14-16 in Rochester.
Week of September 14 — BCC Blog: National PCC Day Recap
National Postal Customer Council (PCC) Day concluded yesterday with John Potter, USPS® Postmaster General, admitting the Postal Service™ is facing financial problems and sharing his optimistic thoughts and future plans for solving those problems with mailers.
Week of September 7 — See You at Print '09 in Chicago This Week
Print '09 kicks off this week in Chicago (September 11-16 at McCormick Place), and BCC representatives will be on hand for six full days of information and discussions.
August 2009
Week of August 31 — First-Class Palletization Now Available
BCC Software has upgraded its palletization capabilities in Mail Manager® software products, with the addition of support for First-Class Mail® pallets. The new First-Class Mail Palletization feature (optional for Mail Manager users and included in Mail Manager Full Service® installations) will be available beginning September 3, 2009.
Week of August 24 — Periodical and Standard Focus Group Recap
BCC's leaders are actively involved in postal industry affairs, with activities regularly taking place all across the country
Week of August 17 — What's Your Move Update Strategy?
As the USPS enforcement deadline approaches, BCC Data Services are ready to help
Week of August 10 — Reduce UAA Mail with ARS
USPS® CASS™ and DPV® processing are essential tools for reducing undeliverable mail and increasing a mailing's delivery rate. But many address records revealed as "broken" by CASS/DPV can be repaired and returned to a mailing for prompt and efficient delivery.
Week of August 3 — New Barcode Readability Standards Announced
To increase adoption of the Intelligent Mail® barcode (IM™ BC), the USPS® has modified its initial three-stage plan proposing a 90 percent barcode readability tolerance, and announced that from now through November 28, 2009, a mailing with an IM BC readability verification result of 70 percent or higher will pass verification.