Electronic Shipping Tools
- Desktop vs On-line

Both versions are very similar in how they function - One is a stand-alone application (Desktop version) and the other is accessed real time through the Internet (On-line version). Some characteristics of each version are listed below.

Common to Both

• Internet connection (Required)
• Valid user ID and password (Required)
• Rating engine with latest rate information
• Built-in Calculation Worksheet estimates mailing cost
• Information is validated prior to printing documentation
• "Transmit/Ship" feature eliminates data re-entry errors
• Printed Statement of Mailing (SOM) now resembles an Invoice/Transaction Record
• Automation Incentive for Shipping & Delivery Services

Desktop Version

• Work off-line and access the Internet only when customers are ready to upload their orders (Close the order)
• Unlimited number of customer information templates can be saved
• Statements of Mailing can be transmitted one at a time or in batches
• When required, software patches and upgrades are performed automatically via an internet connection
• No support for Macintosh or Linux platform
• Default settings are available for Shipping & Delivery Services

On-Line Version

• Work on-line to complete a Statement of Mailing and/or to ship a package
• Customer tombstone information automatically appears in the data-entry screen when the user ID and password are entered and validated
• Offers a short solution (Express Order Entry) for Unaddressed Admail and Ship in Canada Services
• Software updates are automatic
• No software download is required
• Customer templates can be saved {30 for Communications Services & 10 for Shipping & Delivery Services} (browser dependent)
• Statements of Mailing can only be transmitted one at a time (no batch file transmit feature)
• No Manifest required for Shipping & Delivery Services. The label is proof of mailing.