PostCoder Server is a powerful networked postcoding solution designed for use on large networks.
A single server is accessed by clients using TCP/IP.
The postcoding protocol allows clients to issue an
address matching
or Rapid addressing
request to the server. The server returns a set of matching address records in response to a successful address match. All subsequent browsing of the recordset
can then be performed on the client. The product is ideal for those seeking to develop
their own solution for their business or their client.
- Simplified maintenance. No need to update individual clients, the database and matching engine resides on a single centralised server.
- Target your solution to the business needs. Allows you to develop your own solution.
- Develop your solution in record time. Allies support desk, a straightforward interface, extensive documentation and examples all help you on your way.
- Accuracy. Uses Royal Mail's Postcode Address File (PAF®).
- Up-to-date. Quarterly updates are included.
- Speed. A state-of-the-art matching engine allows fast matching of difficult addresses.
- Low cost implementation. Processing, memory and hard disc requirements are removed from the client offering the potential for considerable savings in IT expenditure.
- Scalability. Simply add more clients as your needs grow.
- Versatility. Supports both address matching and rapid addressing (postcode input).
- Technical Support and at least quarterly updates of PAF® data are included. Customer Service is at the end of a telephone line with no automated answer machine service. All of our products have been quality tested and checked by us.
- The server requires Windows® 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT4 or later. 128Mb RAM Pentium® III or better is recommended.
- The client requires a minimal specification Windows® 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT4 computer.
- The client integrates into your application via an easy-to-use COM OCX interface.
- Adds minimal network traffic.
- Supports multiple concurrent connections.
- Extensive help documentation for the client COM OCX methods and properties.
- Examples of clients using the supplied OCX are provided with full source code and documentation for the Microsoft Visual Basic® (VB), Microsoft Visual C++® and Active Server Pages (ASP) development environments.
- Full access to our support desk included at no additional charge.
- The supplied test client allows realistic load testing of your solution before committing to a full roll-out.
- Intelligent installer allows you to target your installation to the user profile.
- It is possible to develop client solutions for other platforms - please phone for details.
Case Studies....
- Postcoder API Professional - Uses DLL or Active X calling mechanisms
PostCoder API Professional allows address finding to be embedded within your applications. It supports Rapid Addressing, Address Matching and Basic Search and is fully configurable. Usable examples are included. It supports all standard Windows development languages. Can also be used to build a batch processor, or added to your website for seamless online data retrieval and "Find My Nearest" applications. - Postcoder API Compact - Street level only
PostCoder API Compact allows Rapid Addressing to be embedded within your applications and on your website. It includes an 11Mb Thoroughfare Level PAF® database. - PostCoder Web SOAP - Pay per click service
PostCoder Web SOAP offers a range of per click options for adding premise level address completion and other geographic information searching to your website and applications. The service includes address validation against the latest edition of Royal Mail's PAF® data. It is fully configurable, easy to set up and comes with a full range of examples including PHP, ASP, ASP.NET (C#,VB), JAVA/JSP, Perl and ColdFusion.
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