The United States Postal Service is continuing the legacy of innovation by introducing the Intelligent Mail Indicia, or IMI for short. Our video provides a quick historical overview of the evolution of mail and the upcoming requirements to avoid mail disruption. The IMI meter imprint will further improve USPS postal operations and increase security standards for all mail sizes and shapes. Businesses that currently use older, non-compliant IBI (Information-based technology) postage meters will need to upgrade to an IMI-compliant system by December 2024*.
Five fast facts about the benefits of IMI
- Postage updates happen every 72 hours compared to every 90 days with previous technology
- Takes the guesswork out of postage so you don't overpay or underpay
- No more special phone lines needed just for your postage meters
- Get transaction-level data for each mail piece, daily
- Follows the newest standards for data encryption for increased security
Why wait?
Learn all about the new Intelligent Mail Indicia from the U.S. Postal Service, why it’s good for your business, and how it stacks up to the current postage technology. Read more about the changes and benefits in our Quick Reference Guide.
With Quadient IX series postage meters, you'll not only get an IMI-compliant system, you'll also get the very best in mailing and shipping technology. Our mailing experts will help you identify the best IMI-enabled meter for your business and make your transition as easy as possible. To learn more about Quadient mailing systems and how you can benefit from upgrading your equipment, or have any questions contact us today.
*(with a few exceptions)
