An application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, data structures, object classes and/or protocols provided by libraries and/or operating system services in order to support the building of applications.
A data access component (DAC) allows software to communicate with databases and manipulate data.
Delivery Point Validation (DPV) is a USPS database that checks the validity of residential and commercial addresses.
A data source name (DSN) contains connection information, such as user name and password, to connect through a database through an ODBC driver.
Locatable Address Conversion System (LACS) is used updated mailing addresses when a street is renamed or the address is updated for 911, usually by changing a rural route format to an urban/city format.
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is an open standard application programming interface (API) for accessing databases.
Quick Address Software (QAS) is used to verify and standardize US addresses at the point of entry. Verification is based on the latest USPS address data file.
The Quality Knowledge Base (QKB) is a collection of files and configuration settings that contain all DataFlux data management algorithms. The QKB is directly editable using DataFlux Data Management Studio.
Residential Delivery Indicator (RDI) identifies addresses as residential or commercial.
A collection of data and metadata for DataFlux objects. Can be public or private and consists of two parts: Data Storage and File Storage.
The Software Evaluation and Recognition Program (SERP) is a program the Canadian Post administers to certify address verification software.
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) a suite of interoperable services that can be used within multiple, separate systems from several business domains
The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides postal services in the United States. The USPS offers address verification and standardization tools.