DHL Global Mail's award winning international
address verification service.
AddressDoctor is based on one of
the world's most comprehensive databases, containing detailed street
level directories and postal codes for more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide.
ADDRESSDOCTOR saves time, money and resources
by identifying incorrect addresses then diagnosing and correcting
them by using intelligent and highly optimized algorithms. Correct
addresses are flagged as validated and all incorrect addresses are
in turn rated for deliverability.
Fill in missing address information such as the "post code"
Correct misspellings
Format addresses according to international standards
Assess deliverability of incomplete or incorrect addresses
Special character conversion
Correct erroneous information such as wrong post codes or locality
names
Correct city names to their indigenous country spellings such
as Cologne to Köln
Optional cross-referencing of synonyms (alternative locality
spellings) and archives
Identify outdated addresses
What are the benefits of AddressDoctor?
Saves money by reducing undeliverable shipments and mail
Faster delivery of mail pieces and other shipments due to correct
addresses
Easy detection of duplicates as all addresses are standardized
Identifies old and outdated addresses in your database or purchased
lists
Who needs AddressDoctor?
Companies maintaining international address databases in data
warehouses or legacy applications
Service Bureaus wanting to enhance their service offering
List brokers caring about the quality of their address lists
Anyone involved in international direct marketing
How often is the data updated?
All data is continuously updated. New data on ADDRESSDOCTOR eCommerce Service is typically made available every week. Updates
for CD based products (ADDRESSDOCTOR, Developer) are available
monthly. A new Directory is available every 6 months.
What is the Correction Service turn around
time? The typical turn around time is 4 working days if the data
is submitted via email prior to 10am EST.
What database formats will be
supported?
Microsoft Access (2.0, 8.0 and 2000)
dBase III, IV and V
Microsoft Excel 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 8.0 (input only)
ODBC
What are the system/technical
requirements? ADDRESSDOCTOR batch operates on the Microsoft Windows platform
and can be used with Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000 (Windows
NT or Windows 2000 recommended)
Is my file secure?
Your data will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality and
will not be shared with outside sources.
Whom to contact for help?
Call Client Services at 1-866-616-MAIL or email us at contact@dhlglobalmail.com