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Holiday Mail Delays – The USPS and the Government Shutdown: An Updated Holiday Warning

The U.S. Postal Service relies heavily on the infrastructure and personnel of other government agencies (like the FAA) and private contractors. This interdependence creates a serious indirect impact that threatens the predictable speed of your mail.

10/21/25: Stay Ahead with the Latest Postal Industry Insights from GrayHair Software!

Key Postal Update: Lower 2026 Postage Projections, Zone Pricing Denied, and Network Changes ⇓ DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER (PDF) We've compiled the most critical updates from the latest postal developments to keep you informed of changes that may impact your direct mail...

No USPS Price Change

Big news from the USPS: There will be no price change in January 2026 for First-Class, Marketing Mail, and Periodicals. Here's a quick breakdown of what this announcement really means for mailers USPS Price Change Update: What Does "No January Increase" Actually Mean...

August 2025 USPS Financials

Today, September 24th, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission their Unaudited Financials for the month of August 2025.   For months that do not close out a quarter USPS provides their unaudited financials revenues and volumes, reporting out the...

What’s in store for postage rates in January 2026?

The path forward for a potential USPS postage increase in early 2026 is anything but straightforward. Here's what you need to know: The Forecast: The USPS expects to have about a 1.2% rate authority available for a January price change. We'll know the final number...

Postmarks and Postal Possession Updates

The proposed rule educates, formalizes, and clarifies the public understanding of postmarks within the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)  By Deborah Damore, Head of Postal Affairs, GrayHair Software August 13, 2025 A notice of proposed rulemaking was published in the Federal...

8/8/25: Stay Ahead with the Latest Postal Industry Insights from GrayHair Software!

Don’t miss out on critical developments affecting the postal landscape. Deb Damore, Head of Postal Affairs at GrayHair Software, brings you a concise breakdown of the most recent Board of Governors Meeting highlights, USPS financial performance, and service updates.

Milestone Dates in USPS History

Below are just a few of the dates of importance and and their significance to the Postal Service:  1639 - A former tavern in Boston becomes the first Post Office store. 1775 - Benjamin Franklin appointed as the first Postmaster General. 1815 - Steamboats begin...

USPS 250th Anniversary

The United States Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday July 26th, 2025, which is more than a year before the United States became the United States when on September 9th, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted the new name “United States of America” for what...

Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) 2026

The proposed dates for 2026 MTAC meetings were shared last week so people can block their calendars and make travel plans.  2026 will continue to be closed to MTAC members with leadership and association executives having three opportunities to sponsor guests.  The...

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Address Data Quality Tools

Ensure Data Accuracy with GrayHair’s Address Data Quality Solutions

Powerful Tools for Precise Address Verification

GrayHair Software leverages a suite of cutting-edge tools to ensure your address data is accurate and up-to-date.

CASS™ Certification: Meeting USPS Standards

Instantly verify that customer shipping and billing addresses are accurate.

Our CASS™-certified processing ensures your addresses meet USPS standards for accuracy and deliverability. Seamlessly integrate with eCommerce platforms, CRM, customer service systems and more. Get real-time validation of customers’ addresses and data that enables any application to get the right information at the right time.

This certification validates that addresses are standardized and corrected, qualifying you for postal discounts and reducing delivery issues.

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UAD: Proprietary Data for Enhanced Address Accuracy

UAD (Universal Address Database) is GrayHair’s proprietary database of COA and Nixie records used to help correct addresses prior to mailing. UAD represents mail intelligence from over 500 million consumer records.

The database is assembled from GrayHair customers that all contribute to a cooperative database of records generated through the ACS system. UAD enables mailers to reduce returned mail by as much as 90 percent and produces a rapid and easily definable ROI.

Enterprise mailers have used GrayHair’s Proprietary Address Hygiene to cut as much as $2 million out of their operational budgets.

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VerifyAQ™: Go Beyond Standard Verification

Verify addresses instantly at the point of entry. Our real-time verification services ensure data accuracy from the start, reducing errors and improving data quality across your systems. This is ideal for online forms, CRM systems, and other data capture points.

Our proprietary VerifyAQ™ tool goes beyond standard verification to provide enhanced address quality insights. It identifies and corrects errors that other tools might miss, ensuring superior data accuracy and minimizing potential delivery issues.

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ACS and Secure Destruction: Seamless Address Updates and Compliance

Seamlessly integrate with the USPS Address Change Service (ACS) to receive automated notifications of post mailing address changes and undeliverable mail pieces.

We also offer USPS Secure Destruction services for returned mail, ensuring compliance, data protection, and reducing your reliance on physical mail returns.

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48 Month NCOALink®: Stay Current with Move Updates

Keep your database current with the latest move updates. Our 48-Month NCOALink® Link processing identifies individuals and businesses that have moved, ensuring your mail reaches the right recipients and reducing wasted postage.

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DSF2® Validation: Ensuring Deliverability to the Specific Delivery Point

Validate the deliverability of addresses to the specific delivery point. DSF confirms that an address exists and is a valid delivery location, enhancing accuracy and reducing undeliverable mail. This tool is crucial for precise mail routing and delivery.

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Benefits of GrayHair’s

Address Data Quality Solutions

Reduced Costs

Minimize waste from undeliverable mail and associated expenses.

Improved Deliverability

Ensure your mail reaches the intended recipients every time.

Enhanced Campaign Effectiveness

Target the right audience with accurate data.

Increased Data Integrity

Maintain a clean, reliable, and compliant database.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

Provide a seamless and positive experience.

Optimized Operations

Streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Address Data Quality Solutions

Inaccurate postal address data can lead to significant financial losses, wasted resources, and frustrated customers. Outdated or incorrect addresses result in undeliverable mail, delayed communications, and missed opportunities.

GrayHair Software provides robust Address Data Quality Solutions, products, and services to ensure your data is clean, current, and compliant. In the end, it’s not just the tools, it’s the services and implementations that yield the highest results.

Dashboards that Turn Data into Business Ready Intelligence and Insights

GrayHair Software provides powerful data visualization and reporting tools to help you make informed decisions.

Interactive Dashboards

Visualize mail tracking data with intuitive dashboards.

Custom Reports

Generate custom reports tailored to your specific needs.

Performance Analysis

Analyze mail delivery performance and identify areas for improvement.

Delivery Metrics

Monitor key delivery metrics, such as in-home dates and missed delivery windows.

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Contact GrayHair Software today to learn how our tools and best practices can help you achieve accurate, reliable, and actionable data.