Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc., today announced that it has been ranked as one of the world's top outsourcing companies by theInternational Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The Company placed 42^nd in the Leaders category of the IAOP's Global Outsourcing 100.

“In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for outsourcing end users to be able to easily identify and select the right company for their outsourcing needs,” said IAOP Chairman, Michael Corbett. “The Global Outsourcing 100and The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors lists are essential for companies who are looking for proven leaders and rising stars in the outsourcing industry.”

PBMS’ strong overall ranking and leadership position in several key sub-lists, including: Best 10 Leaders - Document Management Services; Best 20 Leaders - Financial Services (Insurance); Best 20 Companies - Government(all levels); and Top List Climbers Year to Year, further confirms the company’s position as a leading global BPO provider.

‘We continue to drive innovation and deliver increasing value to our clients in the areas of document and customer communications management,” said Vicki O’Meara, EVP and President, Pitney Bowes Services Solutions.  “Our strong ranking among the top global outsourcing leaders recognizes our commitment to our clients and the trust they place in Pitney Bowes to help them drive their business success.”

The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars.

“Because of the rigorous application and acute judging processes involved,The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisorsrankings not only help companies make better-informed purchasing decisions, they raise the bar for excellence in the industry,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill.

The complete 2012 rankings are posted on the IAOP’s website at www.IAOP.org.