Bermuda Post enhances its service delivery through Swift Postal products covering Retail, Mail & Parcel Operations and Online Payments
Following the rollout of Swift Postal in December 2018 across all of the Bermuda Post Office’s (BPO) branches, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, announced the successful launch of the new customer portal and mobile payments platform, www.bermudapost.bm.
Minister Furbert also notes that the BPO commissioned additional Swift Postal products in relation to mail and parcel handling throughout 2021.
Minister Furbert pointed out that such projects are important milestones in the BPO’s journey towards a digitally transformed customer experience, by providing a unified suite of online postal and payments services, which will be accessible also from mobile devices.
The launch of these new platforms and services is a success metric in the relationship delivered in partnership with leading postal solutions provider Swift Postal by Ascent Software.
An integral part of the services provided is the deployment of a modernized Retail Counter Automation system called Swift Counter Automation. This has been customized to seamlessly service all of the BPO’s retail services as well as the newly launched customer portal.
The platform includes integration with key third-party systems including UPU’s tracking systems, customs department, payment platforms and the Bermuda Government’s Accounting system. Additional increased value is also being provided through the deployment of the Swift Customer Web/Mobile Portal. This provides added online capabilities for customers to process payments from the comfort of their homes and from mobile devices. Last but not least, the Bermuda Post portal has been revamped to provide a better user experience as well as a fresh look and feel.
Today, Minister Furbert said, “Since 1812, the Bermuda Post Office has been offering postal services to individuals and businesses in and around Bermuda and continues to diversify its offering to be the central and largest logistic network on our island. The BPO is well-positioned to deliver a wide range of services across its different channels to meet today’s personal and business needs. Our aim is to continue enabling the post office to be Bermudian’s provider of choice for both postal and non-postal services within our community. We are committed to offering the public a better and more convenient service, increased customer satisfaction and easier access to all our postal and government services.
“Achieving this demands collaboration with strong technical partners who understand our landscape and journey. Over the past two years we have partnered with Ascent and Swift Postal to digitize services at the Post Office and I am pleased to announce the continued growth of our partnership that will see us digitize our government services from simple online forms to interactive and instant online processing. Ascent and Swift Postal have been a valuable partner bringing to the table their expertise in Postal Strategy, Postal Technology and Digital Transformation. Our partnership underscores our commitment to increase the level of service in Bermuda and continue to be a leading force within our community.”
Acting Postmaster General Richard Hazelwood said, “Bermuda Post was looking to modernize its existing services through a solution that is agile, reliable and scalable to be able to increase service offerings, optimize internal controls and improve end to end customer experience.
“The launch of our new Customer portal and mobile payments, together with the implementation of several operational platforms powered by Swift Postal is a testament to our commitment towards improving the customer’s experience.”
As part of this collaborative effort, work is ongoing to extend the platform implementations to position Bermuda Post as the Government’s cash office through its retail network as well as by means of online payments through the customer payment portal Swift PayPort.
“As an Ascent Company, Swift Postal is focused on creating continuous value, scale and repeated success for customers like Bermuda Post. We aim to deliver the right design, technology, guidance, and support to achieve the best customer experience and increased operational efficiencies”, said Steve Camilleri Bowman, VP At Swift Postal and Head of Digital Solutions for Postal and Logistics at Ascent. “We have established a strong partnership with Bermuda Post and we are committed to keep helping them in their service modernization journey for repeated success.”
About Ascent & Swift Postal Suite:
Ascent is a premier provider of software development services worldwide. Powered by a team of senior experienced technical resources, Ascent supports businesses through strategic and complex, high-availability projects globally, assisting organizations digitally transform their service offerings and generate new revenue through software. More information about Swift Postal and our products and services may be found at www.swiftpostal.com.