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The United States Postal Service Board of Governors held an open meeting on May 9th, 2025. They highlighted the Postal Service’s 250 years of operation and the current economic challenges, including cost control, revenue growth, and infrastructure modernization.

David Steiner Appointed 76th Postmaster General

From the USPS Corporate Affairs Website Postal Service Board of Governors appoints David Steiner to be 76th Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors today announced that they have chosen David Steiner to...

Stamp Out Hunger with the USPS Annual Food Drive

USPS annual food drive is schedule for Saturday May 10th, 2025. The event which began in 1993 is the country’s largest single-day food drive.

GrayHair Software Launches New Website

Check back often for links to new stories, white papers and mailing resources. Please drop us a note with any feedback on how we can improve our efforts to support you.

USPS Informational Webinars on Service Standard Changes

The new service standard changes took effect April 1st, 2025.  The new measurement is using a 5-D to 5-D versus the less granular 3-D to 3-D.  Phase one of this change will be adding in an additional day into single piece First-Class mail that is entered more than 50 miles from an origin Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) and non destination entered Marketing Mail and Periodicals. 

New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products

The Postal Service, published on May 1st  in the Federal Register a proposed rule for the structure changes as part of the proposed July 2025 postage increase.  A final rule will be published once the Postal Regulatory Commission approves the R2025-1 Market Dominant rate change.  

Search for a new Postmaster General (PMG) – could the wait be over?

This is the first National Postal Forum in my recollection in which we did not have a permanent Postmaster General (PMG) in office.  There have been transitional periods in USPS leadership – such as when acting PMG is in place due to retirement, resignation, or before a successor is officially named, but historically that replacement has been named prior to the NPF.  

Takeaways from the National Postal Forum 2025

Last week concluded a very successful National Postal Forum in Nashville, TN. GrayHair participated in six sessions at the forum on topics of Address Quality, Hot topics in Mail, Bridging the Gender Gap with leadership tips, and working with Postal and Client Data at Scale.  

Upcoming Industry / Postal Events

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Defining the “Perfect” Mailing Address

Defining the "Perfect" Mailing Address A well-designed address database is the bedrock of address quality.What exactly constitutes a “perfect” address? It might seem like a simple question, but the answer is more nuanced than you might think. The concept of a...

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GrayHair Software Unveils Powerful Enhancements to Its Automated Data Quality Platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GrayHair Software announces significant enhancements to its Automated Data Quality Platform, simplifying integration, improving data access, and enabling users to swiftly identify, comprehend, and resolve data issues.

(Stuart, Florida) – August 21, 2024 – GrayHair Software, a leader in data quality solutions, today announced the expansion of its Automated Data Quality Platform (ADQP), introducing advanced features that make it easier for businesses to integrate, access, and optimize data. These enhancements empower users to swiftly identify, understand, and resolve data issues, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in their operations.

Enhanced Features for Customer Success

The latest updates to ADQP are designed with the user in mind, offering intuitive integration and enhanced data access. These improvements enable companies to quickly identify and address data quality issues, boosting operational efficiency and ensuring more accurate customer communications.

The platform includes 48-month NCOALink® capabilities, providing up-to-date address information vital for accurate customer databases. With this addition, GrayHair becomes one of few companies with a full-service 48-month NCOALink® license.

A newly developed API streamlines batch processing within data quality workflows, enabling organizations to validate, correct, and standardize data more efficiently. The system can process up to 50 million records per hour, optimizing address accuracy and ensuring data integrity at scale.

“Our enhanced platform represents a significant leap forward in empowering businesses with superior data quality tools,” said Everette Mills, Head of Product at GrayHair Software. “We’re enabling our customers to overcome communication challenges and optimize their processes like never before.”

Scalable and Secure Solution

ADQP leverages best-in-class cloud computing methodologies, allowing GrayHair Software to meet diverse customer needs efficiently. Whether processing large numbers of small files or handling datasets encompassing nearly all addresses in the United States, the platform ensures seamless scalability to maximize processing speed without compromising on reliability or data security.

Continuous Growth

ADQP is just a piece of GrayHair Software’s ambitious roadmap. The company is actively developing additional features and functionalities to address evolving customer needs in communication and business process optimization.

“We see ADQP as a foundation for future innovations,” added Everette Mills. “We’re committed to continuous innovation, with new features already in the pipeline that will further elevate our platform’s value to our customers.”

About GrayHair Software

GrayHair Software is a dynamic data and software as a service company with over 20 years experience providing analytics and insights. We excel in solving data-related challenges, offering comprehensive solutions for many Fortune 100 companies. As the leading consumer and provider of postal data, we manage over 150 billion data points and track over 25% of all U.S. Postal® mailpieces annually. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service, we unlock the hidden value of customer data, enhancing essential business processes, including marketing performance, fraud prevention, customer experience, and mailing operations. We empower decision-makers by turning data into Business-Ready Intelligence, enabling organizations to succeed through the strategic management and optimization of their complex data.

For more information contact us at 866.507.9999 or info@grayhairsoftware.com

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