We can
now deliver an end -to-end solution for customers worldwide, by combining
Emtex's capabilities with those of our Document Messaging Technologies
division, which includes Group 1. These risks and
uncertainties include , but are not limited to: severe adverse changes in the
economic environment, timely development and acceptance of new products or
gaining product approval; successful entry into new markets; changes in
interest rates; and changes in postal regulations, as more fully outlined in
the company's 2004 Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
With iotum Pronto Conferencing, like the overall iotum platform itself,
busy professionals are made more productive and responsive by connecting them
with the right people at the right time -- ensuring that inbound
communications are relevant to the task at hand and avoiding unnecessary
interruptions by simplifying the way telephone calls are handled.iotum.

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(NYSE: PBI) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to
acquire all of the outstanding shares of Emtex Ltd.K. More information about the company can be found at
http://www.

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Emtex
generated approximately $15 million in revenue in its last fiscal year by
serving customers in 20 countries in industries such as banking, insurance,
outsourcers and service bureaus.
Pitney Bowes provides the world's most comprehensive suite of mailstream
software, hardware, services and solutions to help companies manage their flow
of mail, documents and packages to improve communication. patent holders.

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High volume mailers produce hundreds of thousands of critical business
documents such as statements and personalized mailings. The company 's 86 years of
technological leadership have produced many major mailstream innovations, and
it is consistently on the Intellectual Property Owners Association's list of
top U.

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It
employs approximately 105 people worldwide. Such forward-
looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release
are made as of the date hereof and we do not assume any obligation to update
the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in
the forward-looking statements. Pronto
Conferencing will be released as part of the company's iotum platform, the
world 's first presence based, contextual communications manager.

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This acquisition is part of the company's strategic framework for growth,
according to Michael J.4 billion in annual revenue, takes an all-inclusive view of its customers'
operations , helping organizations of all sizes enjoy the competitive advantage
that comes from an optimized mailstream. These statements may be identified by their use of forward-looking
terminology such as the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends" and other
similar words.

The term 'Voluntary Simplicity ' was coined by Duane Elgin, author of the book Voluntary Simplicity first published in 1981.

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emtex.
"iotum eliminates that frustration by adding easy to use conference bridge
capabilities to every subscribers telephone number, enabling calls to begin
based on the calendar and the invited participants list as long as they are
calling from a phone in the call organizers contact manager," said iotum
co-founder and CEO Alec Saunders.
The iotum service is delivered to end-user professionals through
communications service providers.

Many feel that the simple life is less stressful and more fulfilling -- it's a way to reduce the number of hours spent working for pay and increase the time spent with children, friends, family or contribuing to the community.

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Voluntary Simplicity is about making a conscious choice to act in a more sustainable and natural way.

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STAMFORD, Conn. More information regarding Emtex can be found at
http://www.
iotum Pronto Conferencing eliminates the need for special phone numbers,
PIN codes or access codes to participate in a conference call.
With iotum Pronto Conferencing, conference call participants dial the
regular phone number of the iotum enabled conference organizer and then are
immediately placed into the conference bridge without any additional work or
effort.

By paying attention to calling habits, IM presence, schedule , and
location, iotum can:
Bring relevant calls to users' attention and send the others to voicemail;
Notice calling trends, such as back-and-forth calls to the same person, and
ensure that important calls are brought to users' attention.com

This is the category for sites relating to such a choice and its benefits and consequences.

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Such forward-looking statements include , but are not limited
to, statements about growth strategies, market expansion, etc.

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Emtex's software and services allow large-volume mailers to simplify
document production and centrally manage complex multi-vendor and multi-site
print operations. Upon completion of this transaction, Emtex will become a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes within its Document Messaging
Technologies division . with offices in Toronto
Canada; Boca Raton, Florida; Dallas, Texas; and Canoga Park, California .

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for approximately $41
million. Their print
operations are often dispersed in multiple locations , and feature a mixture of
printer brands.

It means adopting a simpler life-style by reducing our consumption in order to help conserve the earth's dwindling resources.

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Emtex helps us fill a critical gap between document creation
and mail finishing operations in large production mail environments . With approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, Pitney
Bowes serves more than 2 million businesses through direct and dealer
operations. Battles
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iotum Pronto Conferencing Debuts at DEMO 2006

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According to Tim Moylan, President and General Manager of Emtex, "We are
excited about playing a role in Pitney Bowes vision for providing more
software, services and solutions to high volume mailers."
Emtex is headquartered in Kings Langley, U.S.pb.

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"We are
successfully growing our mailstream presence by continuing to add value for
our customers . All of our customers
will benefit from the end-to-end document management, print and mail solutions
that this transaction makes possible. Makes Conference Calling Simple

PHOENIX, and MARLBOROUGH, Mass., iotum, the company
that brings relevance to communications, is debuting iotum Pronto Conferencing
at the DEMO 2006 conference.
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This transaction accelerates our ability to
deliver a wider range of software and services to high volume mailers; expands
our management capabilities in multi-vendor print and production mail
environments; and, enlarges our professional services portfolio and global
customer base. The iotum service is based on the iotum Relevance Engine(TM) -- an
intelligent communications platform that understands who is calling and knows
what to do with the call based on the user's preferences, priorities,
behaviors , and other contextual information.

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Emtex's software and services help bring added efficiency,
simplicity and increased productivity to these complex environments.com .

The statements contained in this news release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 .
iotum uses standards-based protocols and has a patent pending on the iotum
Relevance Engine . Leading the way for relevant
communications, iotum works with key telecommunications companies around the
globe -- providing compelling value-add services that are needed in today's
fast paced business world.

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In addition, the forward-looking statements are subject
to change based on the timing and specific terms of any announced
acquisitions.

For more information, visit http://www.

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Pitney Bowes to Acquire Emtex

Critelli, Chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes. Pitney Bowes, with
$5.

Contact:
Sheryl Y.

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This
includes transforming print data to a common format that can be easily
manipulated for any brand of printer or for electronic output.

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, Pitney Bowes Inc. Subject to regulatory approval and completion of other
customary conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the first
calendar quarter of 2006.
VP, Corporate Communications
203-351-6808

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