[xID] Digital postal service “SmartPOST” will be introduced in Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
*xID*
Press release: August 23, 2024
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Digital postal service “SmartPOST” decided to be introduced in Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
*Using “SmartPOST”, we have begun digitizing notifications that were previously sent by paper mail from local governments to residents* xID Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO
Hikaru Kusaka
We would like to inform you that it has been decided that the digital postal service “SmartPOST” provided by xID will be introduced in Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture.
In the future, notifications for residents will be gradually digitized using “SmartPOST.”
Background to the introduction of “SmartPOST”
Otari Village is using “SmartPOST” with the aim of reducing postage costs, paper purchasing costs, and printing costs, as well as reducing overall costs since a huge amount of work is required to insert and seal certain mailings. We have decided to introduce it. In addition to mailing, distribution was sometimes requested to village
representatives, which was a huge burden not only for staff but also for residents. Furthermore, as business processes become more digital and paperless, the use of paper media is also increasing the environmental burden.
In order to resolve these issues, the introduction of an electronic mailing system was considered. The use of “SmartPOST” is expected to not only reduce mailing costs, but also allow residents to receive the latest information without deteriorating its freshness, contributing to improved services for residents.
*Japan Post: Postal charges will change from October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) Issues solved by introducing “SmartPOST”
Image of notifications from local governments being delivered to the xID app downloaded to residents’ smartphones using SmartPOST “SmartPOST” is a digital postal service that works with the digital ID app “xID app” to digitize notifications from local governments to residents. Since we utilize the public personal identification service of My Number Card, we are able to reliably send messages to targeted residents digitally. Residents can now receive notifications on their smartphones, which they previously received on paper, making it more convenient to view and store notifications.
As a result, local governments can reduce the cost of mailing and mailing, which has traditionally been an issue.
Furthermore, by linking the xID app with the My Number Card, anyone can easily create a digital ID, so residents can use this app to verify their identity on their smartphones and complete administrative procedures without having to go to the government office. .
This time, Otari Village has introduced the “xID app” and
“SmartPOST” to improve convenience for residents and reduce administrative costs.
Future prospects
By utilizing the “xID app” and “SmartPOST” to promote the transition from paper-based mail to digital mail, you can not only reduce costs and improve operational efficiency, but also instantly review and prevent the loss of items distributed by local governments. We aim to provide public and administrative services that improve resident convenience and create an even more livable environment.
* About “xID app” *
“xID app” is a digital ID app that can be used for free by swiping your My Number card to verify your identity. You can use it for online identity verification or in-person digital identity verification, and access convenient public-private collaboration services easily and securely with just one ID. Currently, it can also be used for online moving procedures (one-stop moving service) for all municipalities nationwide.
Service site: https://xid.inc/application/
Video introducing the procedure for creating “xID”: https://youtu.be/mYx8FQ6WLgY * About “SmartPOST” *
“SmartPOST” is a digital postal service that solves the problems of municipal mail operations. We provide a digital mailbox that uses the My Number Card to ensure that residents receive it, and a digital mail (notification) management service for local governments, allowing residents to receive notifications from local governments for themselves and their families anytime, anywhere using a dedicated digital mailbox on their smartphones. You can receive it at your mailbox. In addition, local governments will be able to separate paper and digital mailings without making major changes to their existing mailing process flow, leading to reduced mailing costs.
Service site: https://xid.inc/smartpost/
About xID Co., Ltd.
xID (Cross ID) is a Govtech startup that comprehensively supports local governments and companies in solving problems and creating new businesses using My Number Cards and digital IDs.
As a neutral digital ID solution that is trusted by both the public and private sectors, we will facilitate the “utilization of reliable data” that goes beyond the barriers between companies and the public and private sectors, which was previously impossible, and will help achieve economic development and solve social issues. We will realize Society 5.0, a human-centered society that balances the following.
xID corporate website: https://xid.inc/
xID recruitment page: https://recruit.xid.inc/
xID blog: https://blog.xid.inc/