Saurabh Gupta | 31 May, 2013
                  Pitney Bowes, a global leader in mail-stream and document management
 solutions, introduces a new generation of high-speed digital franking 
machines, MegaTM 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 MegaTM series comes in 3 models - 
DM 550i, DM 800i & DM 1100i with speeds up to 290 mailpieces per 
minute. The MegaTM 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 MegaTM 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 MegaTM series comes with an optional add-on 
weighing platform. This feature caters to businesses with heavy mail 
items, such as e-commerce merchants.