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Data and Analytics are the Catalysts for Better PerformanceMichael GoldbergJuly 6, 2018Getting the most out of your data means knowing what to ask of it. The answers will guide financial decisions, marketing strategy, and supply choices.Read More

Video - Explaining Master Data to a Business StakeholderScott TaylorMay 10, 2018In his multipart video series titled Master Data Minutes, Scott Taylor explains Master Data in a way that highlights the importance and benefits of this Pre-Mas ...Read More

Burning Platforms: Urgency Can Make Us Do Something to Make Things WorseDr. Anthony ScriffignanoMay 7, 2018Hasty actions risk making bad situations worse. Our intelligent systems face the same burning platforms. How can we use data and rational thinking to help?Read More

Riding the AI Wave for the Next 25 YearsMelissa KofrothApril 18, 2018AI is 2018’s hottest business topic. Get an IBM Think 2018 recap, the business and technology event that showcased emerging capabilities changing our world.Read More

How Master Data Strategy is Enabled with Cross-Functional CollaborationJonathan James CramerFebruary 27, 2018A successful implementation of D&B’s Master Data solution has helped Getty Images experience benefits across various functional areas of the organization.Read More

Getty Images Alters Data Strategy to Better Understand Their AudienceMichael GoldbergFebruary 21, 2018Getty Images planned to launch a new customer relationship management (CRM) platform to 30 offices across 20 countries in 5 continents – in six weeks. While it ...Read More

The Journey to Master Data Leads to Benefits at Every StepScott TaylorFebruary 12, 2018With a comprehensive Master Data foundation, companies can quickly and deeply understand business relationships and leverage that information across the organiz ...Read More

Points of Inflection: That Moment When Everything ChangesDr. Anthony ScriffignanoFebruary 8, 2018What happens when we think like Data Scientists and consider points of inflection when maximizing data and technology to move our businesses forward?Read More

Pangalactic Data and Technology Answers Are Myths. Here’s What’s Real.Melissa KofrothFebruary 8, 2018Watch data science visionaries bust myths and offer straight talk on data and emerging AI technology on this edition of CXOTalk.Read More

GDPR: What It Is and Why You Need to Prepare NowEd ThorneJanuary 29, 2018D&B’s UK MD, Ed Thorne, and EU Data Protection Attorney, Nicola Howell, discuss what the GDPR means, who it affects and how to best prepare.Read More

AI World Keynote: Decision Making in an “Intelligent World”Melissa KofrothJanuary 23, 2018Watch our Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D., challenge AI World attendees’ thinking about the abundance of data and the skills we need to succeed ...Read More

Another Trip Around the Sun: What a Difference a Year Makes!Dr. Anthony ScriffignanoJanuary 18, 2018As we reflect on the advances made in 2017 and enter 2018 full of possibilities and risks, here are digital resolutions we can all consider.Read More

Gaining a Competitive Advantage Increasingly Starts With Master DataScott TaylorJanuary 10, 2018Master Data helps organizations gain control of the volume, velocity, and quality of data.Read More

Dun & Bradstreet Enlist the Help of AI to Solve a Decades-old ProblemJonathan James CramerNovember 22, 2017Dun & Bradstreet uses machine learning Neural Modeling to improve business function identificationRead More

Master Data and Big Data Synergy?Malcolm HawkerNovember 14, 2017Big Data and Master Data have long been considered separate environments. Can integrating the two help companies realize the full value of their Big Data?Read More

Are Silos Killing the Promise of Data?Rishi DaveNovember 13, 2017Rishi Dave offers 3 steps to break down silos and identify the type of valuable opportunities that spark growth across the organization. Read More

Are We Heading Towards Digital Global Warming?Scott TaylorNovember 7, 2017The concurrent megatrends of big data, globalization, and the API economy converging could lead to a digital global warming.Read More

Entity Resolution: Key to Creating a Single Version of the TruthThe EditorsNovember 1, 2017Entity resolution is a crucial part to establishing master data and single reference point or version of the truth.Read More

International Food Distributor Turns to Dun & Bradstreet to Balance RiskThe EditorsOctober 17, 2017Learn how this international food distributor leveraged our risk management solutions to improve sales & finance collaboration and balance risk exposure.Read More

Implementing Hierarchies – Required Structure for Master DataThe EditorsOctober 3, 2017Creating business hierarchies is one of the most rewarding aspects of implementing master data. Learn more about hierarchical structure and its benefits.Read More

Set Your Data in Motion with Master DataThe EditorsSeptember 22, 2017Master data can help your company set its data in motion. Learn more about what master data is and how it can be leveraged. Read More

Canadian Business Reduces Bad Debt & Increases Cash FlowThe EditorsJuly 27, 2017Learn how this Canada-based small business reduced their bad debt by more than 25% and increased cash flow with Dun & Bradstreet data.Read More

All Work and No Play Makes Jack… A Robot?Dr. Anthony ScriffignanoJuly 24, 2017What happens when human jobs inevitably give way to automated agents that can do more work, more efficiently, and without rest or other human requirements?Read More

Ingram Micro’s Global Business Intelligence Drives GrowthThe EditorsJuly 18, 2017Learn how we helped Ingram Micro match & append their data to drive $1.3 million of incremental product revenue and $42 million of incremental gross profitRead More

Taming the Wild Data BeastBryan PalmerJuly 18, 2017Get highlights and request this Forbes Insight Research – The Data Differentiator: How Improving Data Quality Improves Business.Read More

Big Data Pragmatism: The Real World of Analytics PractitionersThe EditorsJuly 17, 2017New study explores the challenges, pitfalls, and best practices associated with establishing analytics as an integral part of business decision making.Read More

Reflecting on the Impact of DigitizationDr. Anthony ScriffignanoJuly 17, 2017Embrace the digital evolution going on around us, but be thoughtful about how it may bring about unintended consequences.Read More

Innovation: I Bet You Think This Blog Is About YouDr. Anthony ScriffignanoJune 13, 2017Innovation is very popular. But it means different things to different people. We must challenge what we call innovation and what impact it has.Read More

Warning: Keep This Door Closed at All Times!Dr. Anthony ScriffignanoJune 13, 2017Understanding how computers look at language may help us better understand unstructured data, and in turn better understand ourselves.Read More

10 Surprising Things I Learned About AI From a Talk by Two Great MindsMelissa KofrothJune 1, 2017Listen to this fascinating talk featuring Dr. Stephen Wolfram and our Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano about AI and what it means for our future.Read More

AI and The Terminator ConundrumRishi DaveMay 16, 2017AI is a hot story, but the data narrative is not as prominently discussed as it should be. After all, AI is only as intelligent as the data that feeds it.Read More

Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be AvoidedIlya MeyzinApril 25, 2017Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make.Read More

Scott Taylor on How to Master Your Market with Master DataMichael GoldbergApril 19, 2017Market leader and data expert Scott Taylor knows the secret to using data to master your business. Read More

Comprehensive Company Reference Tool From Mergent with Dun & BradstreetThe EditorsApril 10, 2017Read about Mergent’s decision to partner with Dun & Bradstreet, helping library patrons make informed decisions across a variety of research needs.Read More

Constructing the Perfect Master Data Strategy Michael GoldbergMarch 30, 2017Constructing a solid master data strategy is not easy. That’s why we asked a Distinguished Architect to share how companies should approach executing their stra ...Read More

Video: Observer Effects and DataDr. Anthony ScriffignanoMarch 27, 2017When using data science to understand behavior, consider the impact on the behavior if the observed population is aware of the measurement.Read More

Master Data Management Comes of AgeChris LucasMarch 27, 2017Three reasons why Master Data Management has come a long way since the days of the “build it and they will come” approach. Read More

An AI Bot Walks into a Bar: Tells the Bartender to Close His BusinessDr. Anthony ScriffignanoMarch 16, 2017We sit at the dawn of a new era, where AI will not only bring technological advance, but will also challenge our belief systems and the ways that we approach hu ...Read More

From Data Obscurity to ClarityEric SonntagMarch 16, 2017Transform from data obscurity to clarity with a data quality foundation built with trusted third-party premastered data, processes, and governance.Read More

Creating a Trusted View of a CustomerElizabeth Barrette March 13, 2017Obtaining a trusted view of a customer is vital, but difficult. Learn how to ensure the entire customer journey operates more efficiently and effectively with t ...Read More

5 Simple Rules for Implementing a Master Data Program Michael GoldbergFebruary 27, 2017NetApp’s Sr. Director of Enterprise Reporting & Data Management shares 5 steps for implementing a master data program to drive more effective business decisions ...Read More

Getting Organized? Be Careful…Dr. Anthony ScriffignanoFebruary 10, 2017Organizing data is a complex, dynamic and iterative process that requires a good grasp of the high-level picture. The reward for doing it right is the improved ...Read More

The Value of Referential Data in Your Master Data ProgramElizabeth Barrette February 7, 2017Proactively cleaning, enriching and mastering your database will help you reach the right people to drive qualified ROI.Read More

Video: Dispositive Thresholds in Data Dr. Anthony ScriffignanoFebruary 1, 2017Learn to recognize when you have the right data to make a meaningful decision. Read More

Data Dialogue: Zions Bancorp Capitalizes on a Master Data StrategyMichael GoldbergJanuary 30, 2017Looking to better serve its small business community, Zions Bank employed a master data strategy to create a single, trusted view of its customers.Read More

Infographic: Lessons from B2B Leaders in Managing DataThe EditorsOctober 20, 2016Discover what companies say are the most critical elements to go from managing data to mastering it on the road to MDM. Read More

Unlocking Data’s Sweet SpotsMichael GoldbergOctober 20, 2016As Halloween approaches, let’s look at what candy can teach us about forging sweeter business relationshipsRead More

Connections: A Look at How the Pieces Come Together in Data RelationshipsDr. Anthony ScriffignanoSeptember 30, 2016Connectedness, or how one thing relates to another, is a property of data that is rising in importance. Our challenge is to understand relationships in data in ...Read More

Building the Great Master Data PyramidScott TaylorSeptember 23, 2016As you think about your MDM initiatives, use our Master Data Pyramid to ensure your data seamlessly flows between processes throughout your enterprise.Read More

Optimize Your Marketing Automation, Frank Underwood StyleJulie SaldarriagaSeptember 6, 2016Don’t let your marketing automation system become a house of cards. Create a firm foundation for success built on quality data and an effective strategy.Read More

Enough is Enough: Dispositive Thresholds in DataDr. Anthony ScriffignanoAugust 5, 2016In a world awash with data where we can see data we could go and get and data that we wish we had, how do we know when we have enough to make a decision? Read More

Is Anticipatory Analytics the Path Toward Future Truth?Michael GoldbergAugust 1, 2016With increased pressure on business intelligence and demand forecasts, anticipatory analytics has overtaken predictive analytics as the future. Learn why.Read More

3 Ways B2B Marketers Can Improve Their Data Quality Ritika PuriJuly 27, 2016Poor data quality continues to be pervasive – and one of the biggest problems – in the B2B tech industry todayRead More

eBook: The Relationship Data ImperativeMichael GoldbergJuly 25, 2016Using Data and Analytics to Discover Your Most Valuable Business RelationshipsRead More

Master Data: The Next Buzzword for you to KnowEd CareyJuly 7, 2016CMOs are increasingly measured on business, not just marketing outcomes. Expect to hear more about Master Data and its impact on the marketing landscape.Read More

3 Steps for Breaking Down Data & Analytic Silos Michael GoldbergJune 29, 2016One of the biggest challenges companies face is tying to glean insights from data trapped in silos. Discover 3 steps to break down these pesky walls. Read More

FIBO With B2B Data Bring Aggregated Risk Analysis to Capital MarketsMike LubanskyJune 27, 2016Risk aggregation is a hot topic in Capital Markets for meeting regulatory requirements. Read how FIBO with enhanced third party entity data plays a role. Read More

Test, Learn & Scale for B2B Marketing Data Quality GainsThe EditorsJune 23, 2016The final in a three-part blog series covering the three must haves to master for data-driven marketing excellence, Rishi Dave, former CMO Dun & Bradstreet and ...Read More

Together, Marketing and IT Raise the Marketing Excellence BarThe EditorsJune 16, 2016Second in a three-part blog series covering the three must haves to master for data-driven marketing excellence, Rishi Dave, Former CMO Dun & Bradstreet and Jim ...Read More

3 Must Haves to Master Data-Driven Marketing ExcellenceThe EditorsJune 10, 2016First in a three-part blog series, Rishi Dave, Former CMO Dun & Bradstreet and Jim Davis, CMO Informatica talk about why integrated data is foundationally criti ...Read More

Sharing Your Stats: Strategic Finance Reporting on Customer SegmentationAbigail LutteJune 7, 2016When you start winning with your customer segmentation strategy, it is tempting to look at each one in isolation. Yet, for the pool shark, winning is a pattern.Read More

The Global Impact of the D-U-N-S^® NumberMichael GoldbergJune 2, 2016Learn how the DUNS Number is leveraged by thousands of enterprises globally to predict the reliability of a company and inform smarter business decisions.Read More

Why Fluidity is the Goal to Mastering Your DataScott TaylorJune 2, 2016Learn the five best practices that you should apply to your master data management (MDM) implementation.Read More

Winning the Game: Increasing Cash Flow, Collaboration and ProfitabilityAbigail LutteMay 18, 2016Discover four guidelines to help you create a winning customer segmentation strategy in finance.Read More

Aim and Pivot: Avoiding 4 Dangerous Data Segmentation AssumptionsAbigail LutteMay 10, 2016The end game – to shoot stripes or solids into pockets – is no different when you are eyeing data, creating your winning customer portfolio segmentation strateg ...Read More

Think Data First, Platform Second – Why Data Fuels MDMMichael GoldbergApril 4, 2016While businesses invest in data management tools, few are investing in the data itself. We share why you should think data first, platform second.Read More

From Earth to the Moon and Back 6x: How Data Drives DigitalErin WrightMarch 31, 2016For businesses today, we live in a Data Economy, where high-quality data has become one of the most valuable commodities in pursuit of global growth.Read More

Data and Instinct – Inspiration’s Yin and YangLisa PetrucciFebruary 19, 2016Read about how human instinct and data work in concert with each other to help make the best decisions possible.Read More

Data Dialogue: CareerBuilder Builds a Better Process For Turning Data Into InsightsMichael GoldbergFebruary 17, 2016As CareerBuilder expands globally, their need for consistent data and CRM consolidation has become a priority. We interview the person behind this project.Read More

Artificial Intelligence and Countering a Fear of the FutureLisa PetrucciJanuary 26, 2016The Potential Benefits of AI and Big Data Far Outweigh the RisksRead More

Exploring Inter-Connected Business RelationshipsMichael GoldbergJanuary 14, 2016Every company has a pool of relationship data, diving into that data is what helps make decisions and understand the inter-connections of your business.Read More

IoT Is Here – And Accelerating Faster Than PredictedLisa PetrucciJanuary 5, 2016The Potential Benefits of AI and Big Data Will Far Outweigh the RiskRead More

The Data Strategy Blueprint Series: Data Quality & IntegrationThe EditorsDecember 17, 2015The Data Strategy Blueprint Series:
Data Quality & IntegrationRead More

4 Wishes Data-Inspired Leaders Want This HolidayMichael GoldbergDecember 15, 2015What do data inspired leaders want for the holidays this year? Here are 4 actionable wishes we know data inspired leaders want in their stocking.Read More

Data Dialogue: The RED HAT Strategy For Optimal Data ManagementMichael GoldbergDecember 11, 2015Data Dialogue: The RED HAT Strategy For Optimal Data ManagementRead More

Understanding the Mind of the Chief Data OfficerMichael GoldbergSeptember 22, 2015Learn who can make a perfect CDO and how they can help you transform data into a strategic asset and make work streams more efficient and effective.Read More

The Big Data Analytics ImperativeLisa PetrucciMarch 17, 2015If you’re still not sure how important data analytics will become for your business, consider this: 87% of enterprises say Big Data analytics will redefine the ...Read More

Master DataThe EditorsDiscover master data insights by Dun & Bradstreet to enhance your master data management strategy and grow your most valuable relationships through data.Read More

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