Company Joins Stamford Innovation Center Sponsorship Program
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2012--
Pitney
Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today announced the launch of the Pitney
Bowes Entrepreneurial Competition, an innovation-focused contest
targeting startup and entrepreneurial organizations. The Company also
announced its participation in the sponsorship program conducted by the Stamford
Innovation Center, which provides startup-centric programs to
accelerate entrepreneurial efforts.
The Pitney Bowes Entrepreneurial Competition is designed to identify and
drive the development of growth businesses that can leverage three of
the Company’s technology areas: Spectrum®
Spatial analytics and location intelligence; the secure evidencing
platform; and the Connect+®
web-enabled digital envelope and mail printing system.
“Pitney Bowes’s heritage of innovation is based, in part, on the
collaboration between Arthur Pitney and Walter Bowes,” said Joe
Timko, executive vice president and chief technology and strategy
officer, Pitney Bowes. “We want to continue to help drive innovation
through collaboration – in our communities – and beyond. We are pleased
to open up some of our key technology offerings that entrepreneurial
teams can build a business upon, to further drive innovation and
stimulate economic growth.”
Winners of the Entrepreneurial Competition will receive:
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One year free utilization of office space and internet access in
Pitney Bowes’s world headquarters, located in Stamford, Conn.;
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Access to the three aforementioned Pitney Bowes technology platforms
corresponding to their submission, including Pitney Bowes’ technical
and business expertise;
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An introduction and access to the Stamford Innovation Center, and
their mentoring and coaching services.
The Pitney Bowes Entrepreneurial Competition runs through September 7,
2012. For contest details visit: www.pb.com/competition.
"We are delighted to welcome Pitney Bowes, one of the world leaders in
innovation and productivity enhancement, as the newest sponsor of the
Stamford Innovation Center," said Barry Schwimmer, managing partner of
the Stamford Innovation Center. "This relationship underscores the
exciting collaborative spirit that is growing across Connecticut and
specifically Stamford's rapidly developing reputation as an
entrepreneurial hub. At the same time, we are also honored to be part of
the Pitney Bowes Entrepreneurial Competition, which offers a compelling
platform for entrepreneurs to build a business by leveraging some of
Pitney Bowes' key technology."
About the Stamford Innovation Center
The Stamford Innovation Center offers inspiring workspaces and
startup-centric programs to serve one mission: “Accelerating the
Entrepreneur’s Voyage.” Entirely focused on the success of the growing
and diverse group of startups that are sprouting up all
over Southwestern Connecticut, the Center offers an environment where
entrepreneurs can tap into the deep expertise, enthusiastic talent,
proven service providers and experienced angel and VC investors who live
and work in the area. www.stamfordicenter.com.
About Pitney Bowes
Delivering more than 90 years of innovation,
Pitney Bowes provides software,
hardware
and services
that integrate physical and digital communications channels. Long known
for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly
helping other companies grow their business through advanced customer
communications management. Pitney Bowes is a $5.3 billion company with
29,000 employees worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new
opportunity™.
Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Colette Cote, 203-351-6132
Colette.cote@pb.com
Twitter:
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