Pitney Bowes boasts high speed digital franking machines in India

Pitney Bowes has introduced what it calls a new generation of high-speed digital franking machines, Mega series for the Indian market. This is in accordance with the 30th June 2013 deadline issued by India Post to replace older technology franking machines with the latest digital franking machines equipped with advanced speed, security and transparency features like generation of 2D barcode. A key benefit to users is convenience as the technology supports remote credit uploads or refills without manual intervention.

The Pitney Bowes Mega series comes in 3 models - DM 550i, DM 800i and DM 1100i with speeds up to 290 mailpieces per minute. The Mega series have been approved by Department of Posts (DoP) and Pitney Bowes manages the Remotely Managed Franking System (RMFS) server and the equipment associated with it.
 
"With the launch of High-speed digital franking machines, Pitney Bowes now offers a full spectrum of the latest digital franking technology to cater to the needs of mid-size offices as well as the mass mailing segment. The online refill feature is a valued benefit to commercial mailers as it provides uninterrupted mail franking service and saves time," says K.M. Nanaiah, Managing Director of Pitney Bowes India.
 
The innovative Mega series allows users to frank up to Rs. 9999.99 and has added security like 6-digit, alphanumeric password for machine locking and funds downloading. These new features meet customers' needs, save time and provide convenience. With such flexibility and efficiency, MegaTM is expected to play a strategic role in the mailrooms of banks, telcos, corporate and government offices.
 
The new Mega series comes with an optional add-on weighing platform. This feature caters to businesses with heavy mail items, such as e-commerce merchants.