Ranked as one of the World’s Leading Document Management Providers

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 11, 2012-- Pitney Bowes Management Services, Inc. (PBMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), today announced that is has been ranked as one of the world's top outsourcing companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®), the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The Company placed 42^nd in the Leaders category of the IAOP's Global Outsourcing 100.

“In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for outsourcing end users to be able to easily identify and select the right company for their outsourcing needs,” said IAOP Chairman, Michael Corbett. “The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors lists are essential for companies who are looking for proven leaders and rising stars in the outsourcing industry.”

PBMS’ strong overall ranking and leadership position in several key sub-lists, including: Best 10 Leaders - Document Management Services; Best 20 Leaders - Financial Services (Insurance); Best 20 Companies - Government (all levels); and Top List Climbers Year to Year, further confirms the company’s position as a leading global BPO provider.

"We continue to drive innovation and deliver increasing value to our clients in the areas of document and customer communications management,” said Vicki O’Meara, EVP and President, Pitney Bowes Services Solutions. “Our strong ranking among the top global outsourcing leaders recognizes our commitment to our clients and the trust they place in Pitney Bowes to help them drive their business success.”

The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars.

“Because of the rigorous application and acute judging processes involved, The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors rankings not only help companies make better-informed purchasing decisions, they raise the bar for excellence in the industry,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill.

The complete 2012 rankings are posted on the IAOP’s website at www.IAOP.org.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit http://www.IAOP.org.

About Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes Management Services designs, implements and operates innovative communications, document and mail management solutions that help companies around the world drive business process efficiencies, increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

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 and employs more than 29,000 worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com

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