I have used email service with my own domain for several years. Gandi.net were chosen as my domain registrar, not only because its low fees, but also its free mailbox service. However, since the middle of this year, Gandi.net has announced their price increment and would cancel all free mailbox service in the end of November. Although it is a controversial decision, I have no choice but to find an alternative mail service as soon as possible. As I also own some always free instance of Oracle Cloud Computer, why not set up my own selfhosted mail service? So do I, and in this blog, I will share how to set up one selfhosted mail server securely and freely, yet without any fee.
When a company decides to outsource customer communications to a print service provider, that doesn’t mean the work is done. The vendor must be monitored and managed to ensure that they’re meeting the standards negotiated in the contract. Savvy customers take managing their vendors to the next step – by conducting periodic audits for quality control, best practices, and compliance with postal and industry regulations.
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regulations for print service providers are similar to those for an in-plant operation. The correct class of mail must be used and reflected in the Service Type Identifier in the Intelligent Mail Barcode. If the mail is presented at discounted rates, the addresses must meet the Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) and Move Update standards. Consistent preparation and submission practices must be followed. These standards are all measured and reported in the Mailer Scorecard.