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Question
What are the key differences between IBM InfoSphere QualityStage Address Verification Interface Reference Data groupings in version 10.5 and version 10.6?
Answer
The IBM InfoSphere QualityStage Address Verification Interface (AVI) Reference Data groupings available with AVI 10.6 are not identical to the Reference Data groupings shipped with AVI 10.5. There are differences with respect to the Countries/Territories included in each Reference Data grouping and the names of individual Countries/Territories.
The attached table summarizes the number of Countries/Territories removed and added to each of the AVI 10.6 Reference Data groupings, along with grouping name changes. Follow the links for grouping details.
| AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping | Coverage changes |
|---|---|---|
| Africa and Middle East | Africa and Middle East |
Minor differences (-2, +3)
|
| Oceania | Asia Pacific | Significant differences (-1, +10) |
| Eastern Asia | Asia | Significant differences (-1, +8) |
| Western Asia | (none) | Split between Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa and Middle East |
| Central America | Central America and Caribbean | Significant differences (-0, +13) |
| Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe | Minor differences (-2, +9) |
| North America | North America | Minor differences (-2, +1) |
| South America | South America | Minor differences (-2, +3) |
| Western Europe | Western Europe | Significant differences (-22, +2) |
| World | Worldwide | Unchanged (-0, +0) |
| Germany | Germany | Unchanged (-0, +0) |
| Italy | Italy | Unchanged (-0, +0) |
| The Netherlands | Netherlands | Unchanged (-0, +0) |
| The United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Significant differences (-11, +0) |
| (none) | U.S. Address Certification | For USPS CASS Certification |
The following tables provide details of the changes made to individual Reference Data groupings between AVI 10.5 and AVI 10.6. Each table outlines the Countries/Territories removed from the Reference Data grouping in AVI 10.6, new Countries/Territories added to the Reference Data grouping in AVI 10.6, and name changes to individual Countries/Territories.
Africa and Middle East Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Africa and Middle East
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Africa and Middle East | Asia |
| Cape Verde Islands | Africa and Middle East | Central America and Caribbean |
Moved into Africa and Middle East
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | Western Asia | Africa and Middle East |
| Mayotte | Western Europe | Africa and Middle East |
| Réunion | Western Europe | Africa and Middle East |
Name changed in Africa and Middle East
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Iran | Iran, Islamic republic of |
| Ivory Coast | Cote D'Ivoire |
| Swaziland | Eswatina |
| Palestinian Territory | Palestine, State of |
| South Sudan | Republic of South Sudan |
| Tanzania | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Oceania/Asia Pacific Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Oceania
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Nauru | Oceania | Asia |
Moved into Asia Pacific
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | South America | Asia Pacific |
| Bouvet Island | Asia Pacific | |
| French Polynesia | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| French Southern Territories | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Heard Island and McDonald Islands | Asia Pacific | |
| New Caledonia | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Papua New Guinea | Eastern Asia | Asia Pacific |
| Pitcairn | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Wallis and Futuna Islands | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
Name changed in Asia Pacific
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Oceania | Asia Pacific |
| Pitcairn Island | Pitcairn |
| Saint Helena | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
Eastern Asia/Asia Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Eastern Asia
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | Eastern Asia | Asia |
| Cape Verde Islands | Africa and Middle East | Central America and Caribbean |
Moved into Asia
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Western Asia | Asia |
| Bhutan | Western Asia | Asia |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia |
| India | Western Asia | Asia |
| Nauru | Western Asia | Asia |
| Nepal | Western Asia | Asia |
| Pakistan | Western Asia | Asia |
| Sri Lanka | Western Asia | Asia |
Name changed in Asia
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Asia |
| East Timor | Timor-Leste |
| Laos | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Taiwan | Taiwan, Province of China |
| Vietnam | Viet Nam |
Western Asia Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Western Asia
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Western Asia | Asia |
| Armenia | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Azerbaijan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Bhutan | Western Asia | Asia |
| Georgia | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| India | Western Asia | Asia |
| Kazakhstan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Kyrgyzstan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Maldives | Western Asia | Africa and Middle East |
| Nepal | Western Asia | Asia |
| Pakistan | Western Asia | Asia |
| Sri Lanka | Western Asia | Asia |
| Tajikistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Turkey | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Turkmenistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Uzbekistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
Central America/Central America and Caribbean Reference Data Changes
Moved into Central America and Caribbean
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius And Saba | North America | Central America and Caribbean |
| Cape Verde Islands | Africa and Middle East | Central America and Caribbean |
| Curacao | South America | Central America and Caribbean |
| Guadeloupe | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Martinique | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Montserrat | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Barthélemy | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Lucia | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Martin (French part) | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch) | North America | Central America and Caribbean |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Virgin Islands, British | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
Name changed in Central America and Caribbean
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Central America | Central America and Caribbean |
| British Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands, British |
| Saint Martin | Saint Martin (French part) |
Eastern Europe Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Eastern Europe
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Eastern Europe | Western Europe |
| Greece | Eastern Europe | Western Europe |
Moved into Eastern Europe
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Azerbaijan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Georgia | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Kazakhstan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Kyrgyzstan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Tajikistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Turkey | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Turkmenistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
| Uzbekistan | Western Asia | Eastern Europe |
Name changed in Eastern Europe
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Macedonia | The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| Moldova | Republic of Moldova |
| North Macedonia | The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| Russia | Russian Federation |
North America Reference Data Changes
Moved out of North America
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius And Saba | North America | Central America and Caribbean |
| Sint Maarten (Dutch) | North America |
Central America and Caribbean
|
Moved into North America
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Western Europe | North America |
Name changed in North America
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Micronesia | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| United States Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands, U.S. |
South America Reference Data Changes
Moved out of South America
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | South America | Asia Pacific |
| Curacao | South America | Central America and Caribbean |
Moved into South America
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | United Kingdom & Western Europe | South America |
| French Guiana | Western Europe | South America |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | United Kingdom & Western Europe | South America |
Name changed in South America
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic |
| Falkland Islands | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
Western Europe Reference Data Changes
Moved out of Western Europe
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Western Europe | Asia |
| British Virgin Islands | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Falkland Islands | Western Europe | South America |
| French Guiana | Western Europe | South America |
| French Polynesia | Western Europe | Asia Pacifc |
| French Southern Territories | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Guadeloupe | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Martinique | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Mayotte | Western Europe | Africa and Middle East |
| Montserrat | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| New Caledonia | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Pitcairn Island | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Réunion | Western Europe | Africa and Middle East |
| Saint Barthélemy | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Helena | Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Saint Lucia | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Martin | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Western Europe | North America |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Western Europe | South America |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Wallis and Futuna Islands | Western Europe |
Asia Pacific
|
Moved into Western Europe
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Eastern Europe | Western Europe |
| Greece | Eastern Europe | Western Europe |
Worldwide Reference Data Changes
Name changed in Worldwide
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| World | Worldwide |
| British Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands, British |
|
East Timor
|
Timor-Leste |
| Falkland Islands | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
| Iran | Iran, Islamic republic of |
| Ivory Coast | Cote D'Ivoire |
| Laos | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Macedonia | The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| Micronesia | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| Moldova | Republic of Moldova |
| North Macedonia | The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
| Palestinian Territory | Palestine, State of |
| Pitcairn Island | Pitcairn |
| Russia | Russian Federation |
| Saint Helena | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
| Saint Martin | Saint Martin (French part) |
| South Sudan | Republic of South Sudan |
| Swaziland | Eswatina |
| Taiwan | Taiwan, Province of China |
| Tanzania | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| United States Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands, U.S. |
| Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Vietnam | Viet Nam |
Germany Reference Data Changes
None
Italy Reference Data Changes
None
Netherlands Reference Data Changes
Name changed in Worldwide
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| The Netherlands | Netherlands |
United Kingdom Reference Data Changes
Moved out of United Kingdom
| Affected Country | AVI 10.5 grouping | AVI 10.6 grouping |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia |
| British Virgin Islands | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Falkland Islands | United Kingdom & Western Europe | South America |
| Gibraltar | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Montserrat | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| Pitcairn Island | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Saint Helena | United Kingdom & Western Europe | Asia Pacific |
| Saint Lucia | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | United Kingdom & Western Europe | South America |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Western Europe | Central America and Caribbean |
Name changed in United Kingdom
| Name in AVI 10.5 | Name in AVI 10.6 |
|---|---|
| The United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
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