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There’s Value to Be Found in That Unused Data!The EditorsJanuary 23, 2020Global insurance industry player addressed data that had been inputted without governance. A Master data approach helped enhance the value of the data in Salesf ...Read More

Busting the Top 10 Myths in Third-Party Risk ManagementThe EditorsDecember 16, 2019We look at how to reduce third-party risk by challenging some often-held myths - from growing regulatory demands to monitoring, and technology to data, we’ve go ...Read More

etaGLOBAL Builds Credibility Among Their Employees and ClientsThe EditorsNovember 22, 2019Learn how this small business used business credit to bolster their reputation and strengthen their business relationships.Read More

The Global Business Risk Report Q4 2019Warwick KnowlesNovember 20, 2019Read about the top risks to the global economy in Q4 2019 that may impact your business.Read More

Credly — Changing the Face of RecognitionThe EditorsNovember 20, 2019Credly leveraged Dun & Bradstreet’s Sales and Marketing Solutions to better target their Ideal Customer Profile and increase sales efficiencies.Read More

AMS.NET Maintains Small-Company Feel Despite Rapid GrowthThe EditorsSeptember 27, 2019Learn more about how AMS.NET, a small telecommunications company, leveraged Dun & Bradstreet’s solutions to grow their business.Read More

The Finance Leader’s Guide to Preparing for an Economic DownturnNo Author September 26, 2019By Andrew Hausman, Treasury & Risk
Andrew Hausman, President of Finance Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet, offers tips for finance leaders to prepare for ...Read More

Preventing Fraud and Getting Government Payments Right the First TimeTom MarsdenSeptember 5, 2019Not all improper payments are fraud, but they all harm program integrity and compromise citizen trust. How can we solve this $151b problem?Read More

Dun & Bradstreet’s Q2 2019 Industry Delinquency and Failures Report Nalanda Matia September 3, 2019Learn which US industries have the most number of companies paying their creditors severely late or going out of business altogether.Read More

Custom Powder Systems Strives for Employee SatisfactionThe EditorsAugust 27, 2019Learn more about how Custom Powder Systems, a small business manufacturer, improved their business credit and how Dun & Bradstreet was a part of their story.Read More

Cybersecurity Company Integrates Credit Decisioning for E-commerceThe EditorsAugust 12, 2019Learn how this cybersecurity firm used Dun & Bradstreet’s Enterprise Risk Assessment Manager (ERAM) to automate credit decisions for E-com customers.Read More

Private Label Credit Card Provider Increases Efficiency 20%The EditorsMay 20, 2019By using custom predictive analytics models to automate credit decisions, this customer reduced bad debt by 25% and increased collections efficiency by 20%.Read More

Using Alternative Data to Predict Stock PerformanceChang LinMarch 25, 2019An in-depth study on how applying proprietary trade data and derived attributes of the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud can help forecast future stock returns.Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part ThreeAmber ColleyNovember 19, 2018Trucking Freight Brokers are challenged with obtaining surety bonds, managing cash flow, handling liabilities, and more, but business credit can help.Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part TwoAmber ColleyNovember 6, 2018Trucking Carriers and Forwarders are challenged with thin margins, establishing credibility, unexpected costs, and more, but business credit can help.Read More

How SMBs Can Leverage Account-Based Marketing With the D-U-N-S NumberAmber ColleyOctober 5, 2018Enhance your marketing with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which enables you to better target and understand your prospects.Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part OneAmber ColleyAugust 23, 2018Learn how small and mid-size trucking companies can build business credit to win contract bids, improve cash flow management & raise credit limits.Read More

How New Analytic Models Are Improving Government Trade Promotion EffortsLateef Mauricio AbroAugust 21, 2018Data science is playing a big role in creating efficiencies and effectiveness in government activities and programs that promote domestic exports.Read More

Harnessing the Value of DataEd ThorneAugust 14, 2018With more data available than ever before, how do businesses identify what they need to know?Read More

4C Delivers ABM Strategies with Consistent Online & Offline TargetingThe EditorsAugust 9, 2018Dun & Bradstreet’s audience targeting & sales intelligence solutions supports 4C’s ABM strategy to drive targeted engagement with B2B audiencesRead More

Can We Predict Layoffs by Understanding Business Risk?Lateef Mauricio AbroJuly 17, 2018The right mix of data enables state and local governments to develop strategies and tactics that prevent layoffs and get unemployed people back to work.Read More

Data Reduces Guesswork in Emergency ManagementLateef Mauricio AbroApril 6, 2018Advances in technology and data science now deliver highly precise and actionable insights that were previously unattainable.Read More

Is the Looming Due Diligence Avalanche on Your Mind?Jay GlickMarch 15, 2018Regulatory compliance requirements, along with the data deluge companies must reconcile, has brought new meaning to the 3 Vs – volume, velocity, and veracity.Read More

How Customer Intelligence Influences Strategic Business Growth DecisionsJohn KolakowskiFebruary 28, 2018A test and measurement company's quest for growth beyond $1B revenue.Read More

U.S. SBA Develops Predictive Analytics to Boost Business GrowthLateef Mauricio AbroFebruary 28, 2018Learn how government agencies can instil a strong data culture that accelerates the adoption of advanced analytics.Read More

How Master Data Strategy is Enabled with Cross-Functional CollaborationJonathan James CramerFebruary 27, 2018A successful implementation of D&B's Master Data Solutions 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 in 30 offices across 20 countries on five continents – in six weeks.Read More

Beyond Regulation –
A Deeper DiveBrian AlsterDecember 20, 2017Regulatory challenges, automation, and why being a good corporate citizen goes beyond doing the bare minimum.Read More

UK Industry Report: Q3 2017Daniele FraiettaDecember 8, 2017Better navigate the changing business landscape with an in-depth analysis of the UK’s latest political and economic outlook.Read More

Conquering ComplianceThe EditorsDecember 8, 2017We review the findings of our 2016 Conquering Compliance study and discuss what has changed in the past 12 months.Read More

What is Needed for Blockchain AdoptionLisa PetrucciDecember 7, 2017Blockchain disruption is at hand in the financial industry. But how will the technology be implemented? Read these three theories for blockchain adoption.Read More

Dun & Bradstreet Enlists the Help of AI to Solve a Decades-Old ProblemJonathan James CramerNovember 22, 2017Dun & Bradstreet uses machine learning and neural modeling to improve business function identification.Read 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

Customer Story: Dun & Bradstreet and Emergency ManagementThe EditorsOctober 31, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s economic impact assessments enable better-informed decisions throughout phases of emergency management.Read More

The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S^® Number & Public HealthThe EditorsSeptember 22, 2017Securing the nation’s food supply with mission critical data and cost-effective global on-site verifications.d-u-n-s^® number & public health." class="button cta ">Read More

The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S^® Number & Award ManagementThe EditorsSeptember 22, 2017Enabling a world-class entity management system of contractors, grantees, and loan recipients conducting business with the US governmentd-u-n-s^® number & award management." class="button cta ">Read More

The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S^® Number & Lawful ImmigrationThe EditorsSeptember 22, 2017Modernizing digital services and streamlining the verification of employment eligibility d-u-n-s^® number & lawful immigration." class="button cta ">Read More

Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” UsDave EaricksonSeptember 22, 2017How credit leaders can assess impact of the Toys “R” Us business bankruptcy filing.Read More

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3 Impending Brexit Impacts on the EconomyThe EconomistsSeptember 17, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Executive Economists highlight 3 implications of Brexit and their impact on the economy.Read More

The Power of Data Analytics to Boost Government PerformanceBill PastroSeptember 8, 2017Agencies that unlock the value of data through analytics can drive efficiency, improve security, and become more responsive to rapidly changing conditions.Read More

5 Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Product in Big-Box StoresAmber ColleySeptember 8, 2017These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor.Read More

Healthcare Fraud: Treat the Cause, Not the SymptomsThe EditorsAugust 28, 2017Learn how government agencies are building risk models that leverage robust data and predictive analytics to stop fraud before it happens.Read More

Commerce NTIS Selects Dun & Bradstreet as Joint Venture PartnerThe EditorsAugust 23, 2017In this new NTIS initiative, we see immense potential to accelerate innovation throughout the government enterprise.Read More

Mind the Tax Gap: How Better Data and Analytics Improves CollectionsThe EditorsAugust 23, 2017How can tax and revenue agencies start recouping more of the tax dollars that are lawfully owed to state and national governments?Read More

Tax Agency Implements Common Identifier to Improve CollectionsThe EditorsAugust 6, 2017Our government experts partnered with a state tax administration to consolidate, enrich, and cleanse databases - resulting in improved collectionsRead More

The Economic Risks of Russia SanctionsJaspreet SehmiJuly 31, 2017The US proposes new sanctions to address Russia’s aggressive international behaviour that could threaten Russia’s economy and business climate as a whole.Read More

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Top 4 Habits Credit Needs to Become a Growth EnablerPauline BerryJuly 31, 2017Discover the top habits credit teams should adopt to enable new avenues of growth.Read More

Study: The Customer-Obsessed Finance Leader in the Age of DataThe EditorsJuly 12, 2017A study of 250 finance leaders reveals how enterprises are leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and strategy in pursuit of customer obsession.Read More

Attacking the ‘Root Causes’ of Improper PaymentsThe EditorsJuly 5, 2017Improper payments have increased year on year. Learn how progressive agencies are taking steps to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse.Read More

Creating Data-Driven Workforce Programs for the 21st CenturyThe EditorsJuly 5, 2017In this white paper, learn how state & local workforce agencies are making huge strides with data and analytics.Read More

Do Operational Economic Risks Outweigh Growth Prospects?Bodhi GanguliJune 19, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s team of economists uncovered the top global risks impacting key regions in our Global Economic Outlook Webinar. Read More

Why Data is the Key to Navigating the SiriusDecisions Demand WaterfallRishi DaveJune 14, 2017See how Dun & Bradstreet uses data and analytics to accelerate sales and how this strategy will help you navigate the new SiriusDecisions Demand WaterfallRead More

How Ricoh Optimized Demand Gen Through a Centralized Data StrategyMichael GoldbergJune 5, 2017Ricoh knows the importance of having clean, accurate data to guide their marketing strategy. Discover how they use data to drive increased acquisition. Read More

Achieve Greater FATCA and CRS Compliance More Efficiently David BolnerMay 30, 2017Guideposts for Compliance Made Simpler by Leveraging Technology and DataRead More

How Government Agencies Can Reduce Contractor RiskThe EditorsMay 7, 2017In this white paper, Dun & Bradstreet reviews key challenges in government acquisition and presents a roadmap that reduces risk and increases oversight.Read More

How Credit & Finance Can Drive RevenueFrank FehrenbachMarch 31, 2017With more data available now than ever before, finance and credit teams are uniquely positioned to drive company growth. Here’s how. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q1 2017The EconomistsMarch 14, 2017Following a high-risk Q4, the Q1 Global Risk Matrix highlights six new risks and an improved risk outlook for cross-border business.Read More

Whitepaper: The 2017 Global Outlook Post-BrexitThe EditorsMarch 10, 2017Discover the global implications of economic disruption—with interviews from academics, finance professionals and Dun & Bradstreet’s own economists.Read More

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5 Big Ways Small Credit Teams Can Fuel SalesAbigail LutteMarch 7, 2017How Credit Teams Can Become Drivers of Profitable Growth in 2017Read More

Whitepaper: 5 Hidden Credit Report GemsBob PorrecaFebruary 22, 2017Uncover 5 data gems in Dun & Bradstreet Credit Report.Read More

3 CFO Priorities to Drive Top-Line RevenuePauline BerryFebruary 21, 2017By incorporating these 3 priorities in their 2017 plans, CFOs will be in a distinct position to help accelerate and sustain enterprise wide growth.Read More

How Analytics Can Help Insurance Companies Ensure SuccessMichael GoldbergFebruary 9, 2017Data has no value if it can't help answer a question. For insurance companies it’s vital that the data is not only accurate, but that it can help confirm assump ...Read More

To Fix Federal Procurement, Start with Smart DataDr. Anthony ScriffignanoFebruary 3, 2017The power and possibilities of the smart data enabled by the DUNS Number to keep government procurement, and other award data, accurate and meaningfulRead More

Study: A Data-Driven Way to Understand Variations in Credit SpreadsPaul K. LiebermanJanuary 9, 2017This study highlights the power of Dun & Bradstreet data and analytics to help investment managers be more informed about corporate bond credit spreads.Read More

Master Data Expert Explains How to Achieve Quality Data for MDMMichael GoldbergDecember 20, 2016Noted author and lecturer, Tom Redman, sits down with us to discuss the importance of data quality and how organizations can get in front on data. Read More

Global Study: Reimagining Enterprise RiskAbigail LutteDecember 12, 2016Explore the three emerging hazards on enterprise risk management and data uncovered by Dun & Bradstreet.Read More

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The FATCA Report: Ask, Analyze and MeasureThe EditorsNovember 28, 2016Our report provides clear advice on how to guide your organisation towards being FATCA compliant before the end of the year.Read More

The State of American ManufacturingMark TonerNovember 14, 2016What’s the true state of American manufacturing? Some say the industry is in decline, others say it’s booming. Learn the facts. Read More

Shaping Federal Data into an AssetThe EditorsSeptember 1, 2016Dun & Bradstreet partnered with the Government Business Council to assess the current state of public sector data and identify key success factors.Read More

Data Dialogue: Grainger Provides Better Customer Services Through Operational EfficienciesThe EditorsAugust 5, 2016Learn how Grainger used our solutions to maintain corporate linkages and identify hierarchies, improving their customer services & operational efficiencies.Read More

3 Ways B2B Marketers Can Improve Customer Data QualityRitika PuriJuly 27, 2016Poor data quality continues to be one of the biggest and most pervasive problems in the B2B tech industry.Read More

Ingram Micro’s Global Business Intelligence Drives GrowthThe EditorsJuly 7, 2016Learn how we helped Ingram Micro match & append their data to drive $1.3 million of incremental product revenue and $42 million of incremental gross profit.Read More

What’s Unseen Goes Unchecked: Exposing Hidden Risk in Your Supply ChainGeoff FarrellApril 1, 2016First of two articles on how data and analytics let you achieve multi-tier visibility into your supply chainRead More

Unlocking the Power of Big Data for Federal AgenciesThe EditorsJuly 14, 2015Learn how federal Chief Data Officers should be managing ever-growing data sources. See why data protection & data exchange is vital for federal agencies.Read More

New Adobe Partnership Aims at Programmatic Digital MarketingTim ClarkeJune 15, 2015For the first time, Dun & Bradstreet and Adobe are teaming up in a strategic partnership to address important challenges digital marketers face today.Read More

3 Best Practices to Prevent Healthcare FraudThe EditorsMay 5, 2015In this white paper, our government specialists review the state of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse and outline solutions for combatting the problem.Read More

Lauren BakewellThe EditorsLauren Bakewell is a veteran entrepreneur who has been a key executive in multiple software technology startups. Read her thought leadership on Dun & Bradstreet ...Read More

Chitrang ShahThe EditorsChitrang Shah of Lattice Engines has wide-ranging experience in product innovation, business development, and computer science. Read his thought leadership on D ...Read More

Nipul ChokshiThe EditorsNipul Chokshi runs marketing at Lattice Engines and is skilled in product positioning and sales enablement. Read her thought leadership on Dun & Bradstreet Pers ...Read More

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