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What is Address Matching?

Address Matching is the process of taking two separate sets of addresses and matching them against each other in order to tag the attributes of one to the other.

With Symphony iMatch, the address matching process allows you to add a wealth of address attributes such as the Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRN) and geographic coordinates (see section on Geocoding) to your existing data.

The UPRN

One of the most valuable elements of address matching is the ability to attribute the UPRN, which will give your existing data significantly more currency. The UPRN is an address identifier that is used throughout local government and the emergency services, and is rapidly becoming the de facto address identifier across the UK.

By using the process of address matching throughout all departments, you can ensure that they are all using and referencing the UPRN. This in turn can guarantee that in all instances, all of your staff are referencing the same properties, thereby reducing errors and offering a better service to your customers.

The UPRN is also the method through which you can regularly update your data if using Symphony iExchange . Because the UPRN will never change, Symphony iExchange can be used to send change-only-updates to your address data, so address matching can ensure that any changes in name, postcode, status etc will be automatically reflected in your systems.

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