Case Study: Randstad improves address matching and autocomplete with GeoPostcodes

Randstad spends almost no time validating location data with GeoPostcodes

Randstad, a global leader in connecting people and jobs, faced a challenge with an outdated and unmaintained in-house location database. Their previous solution, GeoNames, offered patchy global coverage and lacked the detailed postcode data required for accurate address matching. Seeking a cost-effective alternative to expensive APIs, Randstad turned to GeoPostcodes and its postal database with geocoordinates.

The solution implemented by GeoPostcodes provided a well-curated, consistently formatted, and regularly updated global data set. Key features like Alternative Names, City Ranking, and Postal Code Prefixes significantly improved the user experience by ensuring accurate location matches regardless of language input and prioritizing major cities. As a result, Randstad now has a reliable database that requires almost no validation effort on their part, enabling them to provide a smooth and efficient experience for job seekers and employers with relatively low fixed costs.

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