QAS Wins COMDEX Editor's Choice Award for Address Verification Software; Positive Image News recognizes QuickAddress Pro v3.0 as 'Best Software Utility Solution'.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2002 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2003 QAS QAS Quality Assurance System QAS Quality Assurance Specialist QAS Quick Arbitration and Selection QAS Queensland Apprenticeship Services (subsidiary of Commerce Queensland QCCI) QAS Question and Answer Services QAS Quick Address Systems , the global leader in address verification systems, has received the COMDEX Fall 2002 Editor's Choice Award from Positive Image News. The company's QuickAddress Pro v3.0 software was the winner in the 'Best Software Utility Solution' category. "Address verification is very important for any company today, in order to ensure packages are delivered to the correct destination and to minimize extra costs due to product losses and additional postage. There are many so-called address verification solutions available, but QuickAddress Pro is the first one we have seen that delivers," said James GW Fisher, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Positive Image News. "It was obvious from the amount of interest generated at COMDEX that the latest version of QuickAddress Pro is an exceptional product. We have never seen a solution of such innovative design and value in its class." QuickAddress Pro features a unique front-end solution, which is highly intuitive and user-friendly, and utilizes a powerful engine for faster and more accurate address verification. It helps ensure items arrive on time and at the right destination, which can save organizations up to millions of dollars each year, while also improving customer satisfaction and retention. The United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Postal Service postal service, arrangements made by a government for the transmission of letters, packages, and periodicals, and for related services. Early courier systems for government use were organized in the Persian Empire under Cyrus, in the Roman Empire, and in medieval (USPS (1) (Uninterruptible Switching Power Supply) A power supply for a computer that contains its own battery and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) circuitry. See power supply and UPS. ) estimates 5.4 billion items never reach their destination from inaccuracies, 23.6% of all items mailed have errors and 17% are delayed. "We are honored to receive this award, especially since there were so many other outstanding software products at COMDEX. This is further validation that QAS is driving the address management industry forward by offering a cutting-edge solution that can help companies stretch their CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. investments that extra mile," said Jonathan Hulford-Funnell, COO of QAS. "Despite the downturn in the technology sector worldwide, we posted record results in 2002 with a 115% increase in group profits. We expect our growth to continue through 2003, as we simultaneously expand both our customer base and global presence." In order to be considered for Positive Image News' Editor's Choice Award, technologies must display uniqueness and innovation, be available or introduced in Q4 2002, dramatically improve consumer or enterprise experience and change or provide a significant challenge to an existing standard. QAS also holds the Queen's Award for Enterprise The Queen's Award for Enterprise is an award for British companies and other organizations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. The prestigious award is the greatest accolade a British company can receive. , Innovation. This is the highest honor the British government can confer on a business, given in recognition of the success and growth of an organization. Enhanced features for QuickAddress Pro v3.0 include improved 'picklist' functionality, increased flexibility and additional informational prompts. QuickAddress Pro is designed to meet the address verification requirements of organizations that need to capture, clean, enhance and maintain their address data effectively. It is based on licensed address data from the USPS, ensuring that all addresses entered are verified against USPS data. QuickAddress Pro is available for Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). platforms. About QAS Established in 1990, QAS is a pioneer in address verification systems. The company's QuickAddress products capture, clean, maintain and enhance address records within any organization. The products are based on data secured from national postal authorities, including the United States Postal Service. QAS has more than 8,500 customers worldwide in the finance, insurance, retail, travel, healthcare, education, telecommunications and media sectors. In addition, there is a wide range of QAS Business Partners in different market sectors who sell QuickAddress software within their own applications. These include organizations such as Oracle Corp., Siebel Systems Siebel is a brand name of Oracle Corporation. Siebel Systems, Inc., founded by Thomas Siebel in 1993, was principally engaged in the design, development, marketing and support of CRM applications. , Inc., PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards (J.D. Edwards & Company, Denver, CO, www.jdedwards.com) A developer of multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. . QAS is based Boston, MA, and its international headquarters are in the United Kingdom. The company has multiple offices throughout the US, Europe and Australia. For more information, please visit www.qas.com/us. |
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