21 May 2007

Capscan Promotes Public Sector Efficiency Benefits from Data Cleansing and Management at GC2007 Expo

Stand 908, 12th – 13th June 2007, Earls Court, London

Capscan, a leading supplier of international address management solutions and data integrity services, will show visitors to stand 908 at GC 2007 expo, how its data cleansing software and services can be used throughout the public sector to meet compliance standards, reduce mailing costs, improve communications and ultimately provide a better service to citizens and stakeholders.

Public sector organisations require efficient solutions that relieve pressure on budgets and at the same time deliver citizens a first class service. Throughout the expo, Capscan will demonstrate its award-winning data cleansing solutions and services, including the web-based data cleansing service - Capscan Integrity, a comprehensive range of bureau services and its family of address management and de-duplication products. Capscan will also be inviting visitors to register for a free data health audit and consultation meeting.

“The public sector is facing huge challenges in the UK. With budgets being reduced and new efficiency initiatives being rolled out across government departments, organisations are under enormous pressure to reduce costs and improve customer service and operational efficiency,” explains the Managing Director of Capscan, Terry Hiles. “Organisations that are able to manage and deploy their resources more effectively will be more likely to achieve their aims, despite these resource constraints.”

Capscan is one of the UK’s leading providers of data quality solutions and services to the public sector. They offer a comprehensive range of UK and international data enhancement and screening services to add further value to address data, including address data cleansing, records de-duplication, goneaway and mortality suppression, telephone numbering and preference service screening, and consultancy advice. In the UK alone, there are more than 140 different government departments, agencies and local authorities including Lancashire County Council, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, the Corporation of London and Falkirk Council who use Capscan products and services. Capscan’s solutions help organisations reduce costs from mailings, improve communications and deliver better service through effective data quality management. They also enable public sector services to improve operational efficiency and provide a more effective and responsive emergency service through accurate address capture and verification, and the quick identification of an enquirer.

Risk Auditing Services Ltd and Space Time Research UK will join Capscan on stand 908. Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win an iPod Nano each day.