Digital Franking Machine Market - Introduction
- Digital franking machines, traditionally known as postage meters, are used to apply physical postage to the mailed matter. The modern form of post meters allow postage to be printed on the mail. Information such as destination, postage amount, zip code, mail class, and confirmation/tracking number is the data matrix which is printed on the mail.
- The advanced systems include signature confirmation, certified mail, and delivery confirmation in the digital franking machines.
- The increasing use of digital instruments which are automated in order to reduce the workload of the humans is expected to drive the digital franking machine market.
Portability and operational efficiency driving the digital franking machine market
- Portability and operational efficiency is achieved at a greater level through digital franking machines. Operational expenses can be reduced to a greater extent with the help of these machines.
- Most digital franking instruments are wireless, i.e. they are battery operated and hence portable. Digital franking machines are compact and easy to carry. Thus, ease of operations drives the growth of the digital franking machine market.
High maintenance and integration cost associated with digital franking machine likely to restrain market growth
- Digital franking machines are fairly expensive as compared to traditional postage meters. The hardware of the digital franking machine has high maintenance as well as integration cost.
- Digital franking machines are mostly deployed in government offices where postal mails are sent. Most of the revenue is generated from the government sector; hence the limitation of funds is a major concern. Cost concerns associated with the hardware might restrain the growth of the digital franking machine market globally.
Europe Expected to Hold Major Share of the Global Digital Franking Machines Market
- In terms of region, the global digital franking machine market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa
- Europe is expected to account for major share of the global digital franking machine market during the forecast period due to advancements in the technology and highest use of the mail facilities in this region.
- Although Europe and North America are expected to hold significant share of the global digital franking machine market during the forecast period, the markets in APAC and MEA are expected to expand at a significant rate.
Global Digital Franking Machine Market - Competitive Landscape
Key Players Operating in the Global Digital Franking Machine Market
- Pitney Bowes Ltd.
- Neopost Ltd.
- Frama UK Ltd
- Francotyp Postalia Mailing
- Annodata Ltd.
- Ashcroft
- Digital Communication Systems Ltd.
- Digital Solutions Ltd.
- European Postal Services Ltd.
- FPIMS Southern Ltd.
- Kane Mailing Systems Ltd.
- Mailcoms Ltd
- The Mailing Room
- Mailing Systems Ltd.
- Nationwide Franking Sense Ltd.
- NCS Group Ltd.
- North Time and Data Limited
- Northern Services
- OMM Group
- NSL Mailing
- Totalpost Services, PLC
- Westmore Business Systems Ltd.
- Twofold Ltd.
Global Digital Franking Machine Market: Research Scope
Global Digital Franking Machine Market, by Industry
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Transportation & Logistics
- Retail
- Government
- Others
Global Digital Franking Machine Market, by Printing Mechanism
Global Digital Franking Machine Market, by Color Support
Global Digital Franking Machine Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Spain
- Nordics
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- South America
- Brazil
- Rest of South America
