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Global Economic Outlook – June 2024
The Country Insight Group
25 May 2024
Read Dun & Bradstreet's Country Risk Analysis to see which countries have had their risk indicators upgraded or downgraded, and what the future outlook may hold ...
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Small Business
Episode 89: Unlocking SME Growth
Sara de la Torre
13 December 2023
Tune in as we speak with Dame Teresa, UK Chair at UK Finance for SMEs on addressing challenges, opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of collaborative e ...
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Article
Global Resilience and SME Growth
Sara de la Torre
11 December 2023
UK SMEs have faced titanic challenges in 2023. What is the bold reality of SMEs today? Are they missing out on lending? How and where do they borrow?
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Article
The Future of Resilient SME Financing
Sara de la Torre
11 December 2023
How financial education, collaboration on ESG and data sharing can lead to a better understanding of risk and opportunity when it comes to SME lending.
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Article
Statistics on UK government SME spend – the whole truth or nothing but?
David Mitton
4 December 2023
Is there more than meets the eye when it comes to UK government SME spend targets? Discover the part risk plays and how the public sector can mitigate it.
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Successful ESG Integration for Resilient Public Sector Procurement
Patrice Bendon
27 November 2023
The UK government has an opportunity and responsibility to integrate ESG into its procurement frameworks, but what can it learn from the private sector?
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Report: Data-Driven Resilience
The Editors
31 October 2023
Powering Growth In Uncertain Times
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Video
IRIS Software drives consistent engagement with prospects and customers
The Editors
26 October 2023
How Dun & Bradstreet helped IRIS Software provide better quality data to the Sales and Marketing teams so they drive growth and international expansion
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Article
Data-driven initiatives to accelerate growth
The Editors
9 October 2023
Data-driven initiatives to accelerate market growth and align sales & marketing
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Article
Data Practitioners Are the Essence of Dun & Bradstreet
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
7 September 2023
Meet our data experts. Listen as they share experiences and best practices on the data management topics that are important to our customers.
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Article
To Improve KYC/AML Due Diligence Efficiency, Throw Out the Manual
The Editors
8 August 2023
Better-quality data can help compliance teams gain the upper hand in their struggles with tedious screening and onboarding processes.
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Article
5 Stages to Recognizing You Have a Master Data Problem
The Editors
7 August 2023
We’ve identified five stages of “data anger” to help put you on the path to data serenity.
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Article
Enhancing fraud prevention through data sharing across the public sector
Patrice Bendon
15 June 2023
How can wider data sharing across the UK government enhance fraud prevention? How are fraudsters operation? And where should the government be looking?
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Article
Predictive analytics shine light on hidden risk
Teresa Losantos
13 June 2023
The D&B Failure Score helps to predict an insolvency 8 months before it happens
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5 Steps for Creating a Business Resilience Plan
The Editors
29 May 2023
Learn how to create a robust Business Resilience Plan with our comprehensive guide! Don't leave the fate of your business to chance!
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Report/Study
How to Strengthen Business Resilience in your Company
The Editors
29 May 2023
Learn how to build resilience in your business and stay strong in the face of challenges. Get expert tips, tools, and strategies. Click now to find out more!
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Article
How to Build Business Resilience in Times of Crisis
The Editors
29 May 2023
Small businesses face many economic challenges today. Learn crucial survival strategies from a finance and risk expert, including negotiating credit terms.
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Surviving the next insolvency wave
Ravi Sidhu
17 May 2023
Ravi Sidhu, our Subject Matter Expert on all things credit risk, analyses the direction of travel for insolvencies and liquidations in the UK – and discusses ho ...
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Article
Nets aiming to become European market leader
The Editors
12 May 2023
Discover how this PayTech leverages Dun & Bradstreet data to successfully deliver digital payment
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Report/Study
ESG strategy: How can sustainability be measured?
The Editors
10 May 2023
What are the greatest challenges at the moment in creating resilient supply chains? And how can I minimise risks in this regard? Go to the interview with the ex ...
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Report/Study
How to minimise risks in your supply chain
The Editors
10 May 2023
What are the greatest challenges at the moment in creating resilient supply chains? And how can I minimise risks in this regard? Go to the interview with the ex ...
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Report/Study
Why sustainable supply chains are more resilient
The Editors
10 May 2023
ESG-friendly supply chains are more stable and economically efficient. The road to resilient supply chains.
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Article
UK Government National Data Strategy - Fundamentals of Mastering Data
Patrice Bendon
4 May 2023
The National Data Strategy sets out pillars to data maturity. We investigate the fundamentals required for the public sector to master its data.
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Article
Public Sector Procurement – A Catalyst for Sustainable Change
David Mitton
26 April 2023
Public Sector procurement teams can drive change through incorporating ESG and sustainability practices.
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Report/Study
These are the B2B sales trends for 2023 that you need to know about
The Editors
26 April 2023
Automation, data integration, personalisation, triggers and risk management. These are the B2B sales trends for 2023.
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Report/Study
Intent data: The game changer in B2B sales
The Editors
25 April 2023
Intent data: The latest trend in data driven B2B sales Learn all about intent data, its benefits for your company, and where you can get it.
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Article
Data-driven B2B sales: All you need to know
The Editors
25 April 2023
Company data + online dynamic data + timing insights = Successful B2B sales. This article explains the data-driven sales approach in detail.
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Article
How to minimise risk in your portfolio & strengthen business resilience
The Editors
17 April 2023
If you want to minimise business risk, take a close look at your customers and regularly check their creditworthiness
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Report/Study
These countries are especially high-risk for conducting business in
The Editors
17 April 2023
Some countries are very high-risk for conducting business in. This makes it all the more important for companies to monitor these risks regularly.
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Report/Study
Bayer: Improving the efficiency & quality of its risk assessments
The Editors
17 April 2023
The life-science group Bayer has automated its credit management processes and significantly increased its efficiency. Learn more now
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Data-Driven Resilience:
The Editors
5 April 2023
How to grow when facing an uncertain future
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Article
A Data-First Approach Drives Business Growth
The Editors
23 March 2023
Planning for uncertainty is becoming a part of B2B strategic plans. A data-first approach that unifies teams around a single source of truth is paramount to dri ...
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Article
How can the UK public sector use data to improve resilience in 2023?
Patrice Bendon
21 March 2023
Data can be shared across departments to support the UK Government Resilience Framework, for a single, shared view of supply chain risk.
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Article
Southwest's Meltdown Is a Wakeup Call to Data Leaders
Amy Cooper
13 February 2023
Southwest Airlines' challenges teach us that organizations need to adopt a data-centric approach to IT modernization, investing in data first and in IT second.
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Article
Data Management 2022 Thought Leadership Recap
The Editors
12 January 2023
Make sure you didn't miss this valuable content! We’re sharing some of our popular topics and posts in 2022 from our data management experts.
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Article
Essity — A Data Transformation Across Borders
The Editors
7 December 2022
This leading global health company needed to combine data from multiple systems, business processes, and regions for a more holistic view of their business.
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Article
Got Data? Then You’ve Probably Got a Data Problem
The Editors
6 December 2022
Protecting our company’s data assets is a responsibility that lies within every department, not just the data team.
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Article
Eight tips to help future proof your sales pipeline
The Editors
7 November 2022
Eight tips to help futureproof your sales pipeline
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Podcast
Episode 88: The Evolving Role Of Compliance
The Editors
4 November 2022
Pekka Dare, VP of the ICA discusses the growth of the compliance sector and how the power of partnerships can create meaningful change to businesses.
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Article
Top Challenges Managing B2B Data and What You Can Do
Joseph Santos
11 October 2022
Bad data seems to be the villain preventing us from having a real data-driven business. Here’s a look at some of the causes — and some solutions.
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Article
Businesses Believe Data Will Become More Important than Business Relationships
Isabell Bergbold
19 September 2022
This article explores findings from Dun & Bradstreet's Future of Data Report on the importance of data in business relationships.
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Article
Everything starts with onboarding – but it could end there too
The Editors
16 August 2022
Outstanding customer experience is at the heart of every successful business.
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Article
Foundations of Good Public Sector Data Management
David Mitton
15 August 2022
Unlock the potential of data to transform public service delivery
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Article
Using data to identify ESG conscious government suppliers
Rochelle March
15 August 2022
Explore the standards, frameworks and metrics that underpin ESG performance discover how government departments can use this knowledge to compare suppliers
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eBook
Win With ABM: A guide to building and scaling your ABM program
The Editors
10 August 2022
Learn how to create and scale an ABM program in simple terms
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Podcast
Episode 87: Driving Digital Transformation Through Data
The Editors
9 August 2022
Will Hudson, Vice President of Dell Customer Experience and Data Transformation discusses how the value of data can drive digital transformation and create mean ...
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Article
Credit scores, simplified
The Editors
1 August 2022
How are credit scores calculated, and how does Dun & Bradstreet help you to balance risk and reward?
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Article
How data is optimizing the lending process
The Editors
19 July 2022
Risk versus reward is an age-old aspect of credit management and business growth.
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Article
Brexit And Supply Chains: A Slow-Burn Impact
Tommaso Aquilante
7 July 2022
A look at the impact of Brexit on the UK economy and supply chains.
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Customer Story
How Marubeni uses D&B Credit to check the creditworthiness of customers worldwide
The Editors
7 July 2022
How Marubeni uses D&B Credit to check the creditworthiness of their customers.
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Podcast
Episode 86: Modernising the Insurance Sector
The Editors
5 July 2022
Dr Henna Karna, Managing Director, Global Insurance & Risk Management Solution, Google Cloud and James Harrison, Head of UKI Insurance at Dun & Bradstreet discu ...
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Article
6 ways to tackle late payments
The Editors
4 July 2022
Risk versus reward is an age-old aspect of credit management and business growth.
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Article
How finance teams can achieve less risk and more reward
The Editors
29 June 2022
Risk versus reward is an age-old aspect of credit management and business growth.
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Prioritizing ESG Is Not Optional Anymore
Yvete Minor
6 June 2022
Results of the Forrester Consulting survey D&B commissioned on ESG strategy maturity revealed these are the top benefits of growing your ESG ratings now.
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Prioritizing ESG Is Not Optional Anymore
Yvete Minor
6 June 2022
Results of the Forrester Consulting survey D&B commissioned on ESG strategy maturity revealed these are the top benefits of growing your ESG ratings now.
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Episode 85: The Only Constant Is Change
The Editors
5 May 2022
James Fox, Managing Director, EMEA and Regional Customer Officer of Financial services at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, discusses the role of digital intell ...
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Customer Story
Credly — Changing the Face of Recognition
The Editors
11 April 2022
Credly leveraged Dun & Bradstreet’s Sales and Marketing Solutions to better target their Ideal Customer Profile and increase sales efficiencies.
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Podcast
Episode 84: Discovering The Power Of Quantum Computing
Dr. David Snelling
15 March 2022
Dr. David Snelling, Program Director of Artificial Intelligence at Fujitsu discusses the continuously evolving landscape of data security and quantum technology ...
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Article
Data Management: The Key to Strong Revenue Operations
Joseph Santos
3 March 2022
Foundational Revenue Operations data is the driving force behind a well-executed ABM program. Here are six key facets of data management to account for in your ...
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Article
Exploring The Future Of Data
Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D.
15 February 2022
Anthony Scriffignano shares his insights on our latest report, The Future of Data.
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Global Data And Business Trends For 2022
Dr Arun Singh
14 February 2022
Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist shares his 2022 data and business trends in CEO Today.
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Article
The Evolution of Data
Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D. SVP, Chief Data Scientist, Dun & Bradstreet
2 February 2022
Anthony Scriffignano, SVP and Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet, and Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM explore the evolution of data ov ...
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Small Business
Data is key to helping SMEs navigate the current economic climate
Tim Vine
21 January 2022
Job vacancies are soaring, unemployment is down, and redundancies remained low ahead of furlough ending last month. Yes, in the lead up to Rishi Sunak’s landmar ...
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Article
The Master Data Management Journey
Joseph Santos
20 January 2022
Data shouldn’t be at the heart of your master data management journey; People should be… communicating and committing to business goals.
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Article
The Truth About a Single Source of Truth for Data
Joseph Santos
14 January 2022
The single source of truth is a result of a well-designed and executed data strategy, to provide actionable, dependable, and accurate data at scale.
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Article
There's Not a Data Shortage; It's an Expertise Shortage
Joseph Santos
20 December 2021
Data challenges are not always due to the lack of data. The issue. is lack of data management expertise or attention paid to data management.
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Podcast
Episode 83: Governing Data On The Edge
The Editors
17 December 2021
Wendy Batchelder, Chief Data Officer at VMware explores the role of the CDO, D&I and the increasing importance of edge computing.
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Article
The First Rule of Data Stewardship: Don't Talk About Data Stewardship
Joseph Santos
2 December 2021
Data stewardship is crucial to the success of any data-driven enterprise. Here are three core components of a successful data stewardship initiative.
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Podcast
Episode 82: The Rising Appetite for ESG In Business
The Editors
26 November 2021
Tim Doyle, Senior Policy Advisor at Bipartisan Policy Center explores the rising interest for companies to incorporate ESG into their business practices.
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Article
Embracing the Multifaceted Golden Record
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
24 November 2021
Adopting a multifaceted approach to a “Golden Record” can help organizations balance agility and the value of their data governance efforts.
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Article
Better Living Through Data Process Automation
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
16 November 2021
Data process automation is a bit like home electricity. Many of the components are hidden behind walls, so we tend not to be concerned with things we can’t see ...
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Podcast
Episode 81: Combatting Fraud In A Pandemic Era
Bruce Dorris
12 November 2021
Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners explores the top five risks for fraud.
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Small Business
Moving to a Perpetual KYC Model – the Benefits and the Challenges
Neil Isherwood
11 November 2021
The benefits and challenges of the financial services industry moving to a Perpetual "Know Your Customer" model.
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Establishing a Single View of Your Customer Shouldn't Be Difficult
Adam Leslie
11 November 2021
The concept of Six Degrees of Separation has gained special significance in the age of COVID-19. Here we explore the application for businesses.
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Article
Four Signs That It's Time to Reevaluate Your Hierarchy Strategy
Joseph Santos
6 October 2021
Understanding corporate hierarchies is a core principle of a sound enterprise data strategy. Here are a four indicators that it’s time to reassess your linkage ...
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Podcast
Episode 80: Addressing The Three Ps Of Marketing
Gabie Boko
24 September 2021
Gabie Boko, Global Vice President Digital and Unified Customer Experience Officer of HPE addresses the three Ps of marketing.
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Podcast
Episode 79: Ensuring Equal Opportunities On The Business Playing Field
Reid Blackman
27 August 2021
Reid Blackman, Founder and CEO of Virtue Consultants and Advisory Board Member of Bizconnect joins us on the podcast to discuss ethics in AI.
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Podcast
Episode 78: Celebrating 180 Years Of Innovation with IBM
Inderpal Bhandari
13 August 2021
Tune in as we hear from Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM, to celebrate Dun & Bradstreet’s 180-year anniversary.
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Podcast
Episode 77: Behind The Power Of Arm Technology
Inder Singh
30 July 2021
Tune in as we hear from Inder Singh, Chief Finance Officer at Arm, one of the UK’s most successful technology companies.
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Article
It’s Time for CFOs to Fully Unlock the Power of Data
Tim Vine
22 July 2021
Impacted by the introduction of digital practices in the work environment, CFOs are being pressured to use data to automate processes to drive growth.
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Podcast
Episode 76: How Data is Changing Human Resources
Josh Bersin
16 July 2021
Josh Bersin, CEO of Josh Bersin Company, discusses employee experience and how analyzing HR data can help businesses decide what really matters.
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Episode 75: Managing Risk In The Commercial Real-Estate Market
Matt Richardson
2 July 2021
Matt Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of Income Analytics discusses managing risk in the commercial property market with data.
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Episode 74: The Data Safety Net
Adrian Kunzle
18 June 2021
Adrian Kunzle, Head of Product and Strategy at OwnBackup discusses the importance of having a data safety net in business.
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Driving International Growth with Global Financials
Joris Peeters
8 June 2021
Joris Peeters, Chief Data Scientist and Strategic Consultant at Altares Dun & Bradstreet shares how we’re driving international growth for our customers.
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Article
Episode 73: The Impact Of Data And The Internet Of Things In Insurance
Hélène Stanway
4 June 2021
Hélène Stanway, Market Engagement and Adoption Lead for Lloyd’s shares her insights on innovation in the insurance ecosystem.
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Article
When "Good Enough Data" is Not Good Enough
The Editors
3 May 2021
A longtime Dun & Bradstreet customer switched to a low-cost credit data provider but soon came back due to poor data quality and lack of customer service.
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Podcast
Episode Sixty-Two: Introducing International Opportunities Through Data
Cristiano Heckert
19 February 2021
In this episode we speak to the Ministry of Economy for Brazil and CIAL Dun & Bradstreet on Brazil's digital transformation journey.
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Top Five Data and Analytics Trends to Power Growth in 2021
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
11 January 2021
As most businesses go into 2021 with trepidation and deal with continued economic turbulence, a team of experts from Dun & Bradstreet have identified their top ...
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Dun & Bradstreet Completes Acquisition of Bisnode
Neeraj Sahai
11 January 2021
For nearly two decades, Bisnode and Dun & Bradstreet have jointly enabled our clients’ competitive edge with the provision of market-leading data and analytics. ...
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Article
Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: A Guide for Food Wholesalers
Cecilia Petit, Principal Consultant,
8 January 2021
The food industry is experiencing some of the most challenging trends of the Coronavirus pandemic. Actions to minimize impact and discover opportunity.
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Podcast
Episode Fifty Eight: The Transformative Role of Data in A Digital World
Simon Mulcahy
8 January 2021
Simon Mulcahy, Chief Innovation Officer at Salesforce, discusses putting data and actionable insights at the fingertips of everyone in the organization.
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Article
Six Degrees of Separation: Why You Need to Be Smarter with Data
Neil Isherwood
5 January 2021
The concept of Six Degrees of Separation has gained special significance in the age of COVID-19. Here we explore the application for businesses.
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Small Business
Technology and the World of Credit Management
James Harrison, Head of Insurance UKI
4 January 2021
Discover the technology trends that will be key to credit insurers in a post-pandemic world.
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Article
Finding New Customers with Consumer-to-Business (C2B) Marketing
Cecilia Petit
18 December 2020
A consumer-to-business (C2B) marketing approach helps organizations find new business clients from consumer accounts.
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Podcast
Episode Fifty-Six: Powering The Next Paradigm In Insurance
James Harrison
11 December 2020
James Harrison, Head of Insurance UKI at Dun & Bradstreet interviews insurance industry heavyweights on some of the most pressing issues facing the sector.
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Article
How Data Is Earning Its Place in Insurance Corporate Strategies
James Harrison
7 December 2020
Insurance leaders unveil how their corporate strategies are influenced by the rise of data and digital technologies.
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Article
What Does the Digital Landscape Look Like for Insurance?
James Harrison
4 December 2020
Discover the emerging digital trends in insurance, including the unrolling impact of COVID-19.
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Podcast
Episode Fifty-Three: Harnessing Data For Fraud Prevention & Detection
Bruce Dorris
20 November 2020
Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners discusses how data and analytics can help tackle fraud.
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COVID-19 Isn't Going Anywhere - It's Time for Businesses to Adapt
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
12 November 2020
Dun & Bradstreet's Chief Data Scientist, Anthony Scriffignano, on the The Economics of Global Value Chains in the time of COVID-19.
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Episode Fifty-One: The 400 Million Milestone
Gary Kotovets
6 November 2020
Gary Kotovets, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Dun & Bradstreet discusses the value of alternative data and depth of insight for businesses.
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Article
400M Businesses! A B2B Data First!
Gary Kotovets
5 November 2020
The number of businesses covered by the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud has grown by 33% over the past 2 years to over 400M businesses, bringing even broader B2B da ...
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Small Business
Improving Credit Risk Management with Trade Payment Insights & Analysis
The Editors
4 November 2020
Discover how this leading building materials group has used trade payments insights data and analytics to lower costs by 60% and reduce bad debt by 75%
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Podcast
Episode Fifty: The Role Of Data In Open Banking
Jayne-Anne Gadhia
30 October 2020
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Founder and Executive Chair at Snoop discusses how Snoop and open banking are responding to customer apathy with traditional banking and deli ...
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Article
Data & Analytics Supports Quicker Lending Decisions to Help SMEs Thrive
The Editors
29 October 2020
Dun & Bradstreet launches new small business lending solution for UK commercial finance providers.
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Customer Story
Innovating Insurance Using Data & Analytics with Generali
The Editors
27 October 2020
Discover how partnering with Dun & Bradstreet has enriched data quality and enabled Generali to achieve a complete view of their customers.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Nine: What Gets Measured Gets Managed
Alice Hu Wagner
22 October 2020
Alice Hu Wagner, MD of Strategy, Economics & Business Development at the British Business Bank on the importance of data to measure and enact change.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Eight: Leveraging Data In Sport For Superior Performance
Sam Billings
16 October 2020
England Cricketer and Captain of Kent Cricket Club, Sam Billings, explores the power of data in sport and the correlation with superior performance.
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Ready for a Data-Driven Future? Introducing D&B Accelerate
Neeraj Sahai
13 October 2020
Combining Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics with other market-leading business capabilities, our partner program fuels solutions.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Seven: Putting Data At The Heart Of Insurance
Akhil Lalwani
9 October 2020
Akhil Lalwani, Chief Data Officer at Convex Insurance discusses the role of data in insurance and the industry’s move to digital interaction.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Six: Data-Driven Sourcing During A Pandemic
Minesh Pore & Brent Barnes
2 October 2020
Co-Founders of BuyHive Minesh Pore and Brent Barnes discuss sourcing supplies amidst a global pandemic and using data to ensure quality of manufacturing.
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Article
Supporting Transformation in Insurance - Powering the Next Paradigm
James Harrison
1 October 2020
True digital change in the insurance industry from removing legacy technologies, to streamlining processes and improving policyholder experience is easier said ...
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Partner Story
Episode Forty-Five: The Power Of Partnerships
John W. Thompson
24 September 2020
Dun & Bradstreet President Stephen Daffron talks to John Thompson, Board Chair at Microsoft, about the power of partnerships and D&B Accelerate.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Four: The Importance of ESG In Responsible Business
Gordon Hagart
11 September 2020
Gordon Hagart, Independent Investment Consultant and Special Advisor to the Institutional Investors Roundtable, demystifies ESG and its role in business.
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Episode Forty-Three: Data & Quality Benchmarking in Pharmaceuticals
Marten Ritz
4 September 2020
In this episode we explore the importance of data in ensuring quality benchmarking for the management and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
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Article
Accounts Receivable and Days Sales Outstanding Industry Report
The Editors
2 September 2020
Use this joint report from Dun & Bradstreet and the Credit Research Foundation to benchmark your A/R performance against industry averages.
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Article
A Centralized Approach Drives Customer-Focused ABM Success
The Editors
31 August 2020
Global enterprise information technology leader partners with Dun & Bradstreet to make the most of their programmatic ABM strategy.
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Podcast
Episode Forty-Two: Data, The Icon For Growth
Bahea Izmeqna
28 August 2020
Bahea Izmeqna, COO at Greensill explores why data is an icon to show growth in business.
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Article
Don’t Let Modern Slavery Hide in Your Supply Chain
The Editors
23 August 2020
How data can be used to uncover unethical practices and help protect your organisation’s reputation
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Article
The Importance Of Data Across Government In A Post-Covid World
Zowie Lees-Howell
18 August 2020
Zowie Lees-Howell reflects on our Virtual Government Briefing & the key takeaways on the importance of data in a post-COVID world.
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Podcast
Episode Forty: Driving The Digital Agenda
Sean Thompson
13 August 2020
Sean Thompson, EVP of Business Network & Ecosystems at SAP discusses the impact of COVID-19 on globalisation, supply chains and the digital agenda.
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Article
How Customer Data Platforms Can Provide The Navigation Businesses Need
Richard Shore
12 August 2020
Understand how you can chart your way through uncertain times and demonstrate how you can simplify your MarTech Stack by using a Customer Data Platform.
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Article
7 Keys to Amp Up Conversion with B2B Intent Data
The Editors
3 August 2020
Despite its promise, intent data isn’t magic. Consider these 7 keywords when you’re considering leveraging intent data.
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Podcast
Episode Thirty-Eight: The Green Shoots of Recovery
Brian Alster
31 July 2020
Brian Alster, GM for Third-Party Risk & Compliance discusses knowing your multi-tier supply chains and preparing for the green shoots of recovery.
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Partner Story
Episode Thirty-Seven: Harnessing Data And Technology For A Better World
Adam Spearing
24 July 2020
Adam Spearing, EMEA Field CTO at our partner Salesforce discusses supporting the NHS through COVID and the role of data as a single source of truth.
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Article
Safeguarding Supply Chains to Survive and Thrive
Chris Laws
23 July 2020
Discover the importance of data to business continuity in a crisis from Dun & Bradstreet, Supply Management Insider and Professor Richard Wilding OBE.
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Want to Unlock the Power of Data? You Need the Right Partner
Nick White
21 July 2020
Choosing the right partner is critical to unlocking the full potential of data. Many businesses find the biggest challenge is in the interpreting of data.
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Podcast
Episode Thirty-Six: Gaining An Information Advantage
Mark Barrenechea
17 July 2020
Mark Barrenechea, CEO and CTO of OpenText, discusses the importance of data to deliver an ‘information advantage’ in a post-COVID world in this episode.
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Podcast
Episode Thirty-Five: The Digital Revolution
Sameer Sawhney
10 July 2020
Sameer Sawhney, Senior MD and Co-Head of APAC at Greensill discusses unleashing sources of capital, upskilling, supporting SMEs and supply chain finance.
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Article
The UK Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and What Businesses Can Do
Markus Kuger
10 July 2020
A look at the impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy four months on since lockdown began.
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Podcast
Episode Thirty-Four: The Global Scale of Credit
Lei Chen
3 July 2020
Lei Chen, Chief Credit Officer at Lenovo Group discusses the management of trade credit and supply chains on a global scale and the impact of COVID-19.
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Podcast
Episode Thirty-One: The Spirit Guide to Data
Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D.
12 June 2020
Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Data Scientist, Anthony Scriffignano, delves into anomalies in data and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in this latest episode.
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Article
Maintaining Business Momentum in a Pandemic
Sam Tidswell-Norrish
29 May 2020
In turbulent times, keeping momentum is not easy. And businesses will have to employ every tool in their arsenal to survive. But the world will rebuild.
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Beneficial Ownership Monitoring: The Challenges and Practicalities
The Editors
21 May 2020
Discover how to overcome the challenges of UBO Verification and Monitoring
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Technical/Support Material
Small Business Lending During Coronavirus
The Editors
11 May 2020
Medium and smaller businesses are vital to the economy. The finance sector can provide practical support for business in providing the right loans to fund growt ...
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Press Release
Dun & Bradstreet and Income Analytics Launch Unique Indices and Benchmarks for Commercial Real Estate Market
No Author
30 April 2020
Dun & Bradstreet and Income Analytics announce the launch of a new set of indices and benchmarks for quantifying real estate income risk.
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Press Release
Dun & Bradstreet Provides Critical Data & Insights to Support UK SMEs Through Turbulent Times
No Author
22 April 2020
Dun & Bradstreet announces Business Essentials package to offer UK Small Businesses free access to data to support critical business decision making.
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Article
Managing Credit Risk in Times of Economic Uncertainty
Rich Johnsen
17 April 2020
Data indicates the US may be on the brink of a recession. Now’s the time to prepare for potential impacts to global business credit.
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Podcast
Episode Twenty One: Closing the Gap
The Editors
3 April 2020
This special episode features a panel hosted by Catherine Mayer, co-founder of the Women's Equality Party, focused on gender and data gaps in businesses.
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UK Gender Pay Gap Report
Ed Thorne
2 April 2020
Dun & Bradstreet welcomes the opportunity to share our latest Gender Pay Gap information for 2019 and a summary of work underway to drive improvements.
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Driving Demand Digitally in Days of Social Distancing
Deniz Olcay
25 March 2020
We’ve identified four key impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic may have on go-to-market teams to help you identify new ways to help drive demand.
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Brexit Impacts UK Companies' Supplier Risk Appetite
Chris Laws
26 February 2020
Cranfield School of Management use Dun & Bradstreet data to review the impact Brexit has had on UK and EU supply chains so far
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Podcast
Episode Thirteen: The Increasing Possibilities of Data
Simon Walker
4 February 2020
Simon Walker, Managing Partner at Kubrick discusses the value that diversity of talent and skills can deliver for a transforming data industry.
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Article
Complying with the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Chris Laws
27 January 2020
We look at the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, it’s adoption and the likely impact of Brexit.
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Podcast
Episode Seven: The Importance of Having a Good Mentor
Sue Langley
20 December 2019
This week Sue Langley talks about her passion for mentoring others and what diversity means for her in an evolving business environment.
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Busting the Top 10 Myths in Third-Party Risk Management
The Editors
16 December 2019
We 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 ...
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Article
Insurance’s Digitalisation Journey
No Author
9 December 2019
By Eleanor Wragg, Global Trade Review
Markus Kuger, Chief Economist, talks about how the increase in the number of insurance firms could be driven by ...
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Q3 2019 Global Supply Chain Risk Report
Chris Laws
2 December 2019
Read about the latest supply chain risks faced by European companies with international footprints in this joint study by Cranfield School of Management and Dun ...
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Q2 2019 Global Supply Chain Risk Report
Chris Laws
9 October 2019
Read about the latest supply chain risks faced by European companies with international footprints in this joint study by Cranfield School of Management and Dun ...
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Customer Story
Cybersecurity Company Integrates Credit Decisioning for E-commerce
The Editors
12 August 2019
Learn how this cybersecurity firm used Dun & Bradstreet’s Enterprise Risk Assessment Manager (ERAM) to automate credit decisions for E-com customers.
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Q1 2019 Global Supply Chain Risk Report
Chris Laws
3 June 2019
Read about the latest supply chain risks faced by European companies with international footprints in this joint study by Cranfield School of Management and Dun ...
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Report/Study
Dun & Bradstreet’s Q1 2019 Industry Delinquency and Failures Report
Nalanda Matia
28 May 2019
Learn which U.S. industries have the most number of companies paying their creditors severely late or going out of business altogether.
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Article
Private Label Credit Card Provider Increases Efficiency 20%
The Editors
20 May 2019
By using custom predictive analytics models to automate credit decisions, this customer reduced bad debt by 25% and increased collections efficiency by 20%.
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D&B Data Supports Unum With Identifying Cross-Sell Opportunities
The Editors
27 March 2019
Learn how Unum successfully matched and appended their data to identify cross-sell opportunities and achieve a broader view of their overall market.
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Whitepaper
Using Alternative Data to Predict Stock Performance
Chang Lin
25 March 2019
An in-depth study on how applying proprietary trade data and derived attributes of the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud can help forecast future stock returns.
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Q4 2018 Global Supply Chain Risk Report
Chris Laws
19 March 2019
Read the latest supply chain risks faced by European companies with international footprints in this joint study by Cranfield School of Management and Dun & Bra ...
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Article
Special Briefing: What’s Behind Portugal’s Economic Revival?
Markus Kuger
27 February 2019
Portugal’s economy is expected to remain solid, with growth projected in 2019. But what are the key drivers behind this economic revival?
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Article
Seeing a Complete Picture of Risk
The Editors
22 February 2019
A single, unified view of company and country risk gives finance leaders the intelligence they need to evaluate risk and opportunities across the globe.
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Article
Customer Due Diligence in a Digital World
Brian Alster
5 February 2019
The rise of technology and influx of regtech & fintech businesses offering innovative software solutions to age-old customer due diligence (CDD) problems are im ...
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Article
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part Three
Amber Colley
19 November 2018
Trucking Freight Brokers are challenged with obtaining surety bonds, managing cash flow, handling liabilities, and more, but business credit can help.
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Article
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part Two
Amber Colley
6 November 2018
Trucking Carriers and Forwarders are challenged with thin margins, establishing credibility, unexpected costs, and more, but business credit can help.
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Article
How SMBs Can Leverage Account-Based Marketing With the D-U-N-S Number
Amber Colley
5 October 2018
Enhance your marketing with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which enables you to better target and understand your prospects.
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How to Make Third-Party Risk Management Less Painful
Chris Laws
25 September 2018
Practical recommendations for faster onboarding and the successful management of third party compliance.
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Article
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part One
Amber Colley
23 August 2018
Learn how small and mid-size trucking companies can build business credit to win contract bids, improve cash flow management & raise credit limits.
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Article
Brexit Concerns Loom Large, Despite Reduced Supply Chain Risk
Chris Laws
17 August 2018
The Q2 2018 Global Supply Chain Risk Report finds Brexit fears appear to be increasing businesses’ perception of the risks in their supply chain
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Article
Harnessing the Value of Data
Ed Thorne
14 August 2018
With more data available than ever before, how do businesses identify what they need to know?
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Article
4C Delivers ABM Strategies with Consistent Online & Offline Targeting
The Editors
9 August 2018
Dun & Bradstreet’s audience targeting & sales intelligence solutions supports 4C’s ABM strategy to drive targeted engagement with B2B audiences
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Article
How Sustainable Data Practices Drive Campaign Success at Ricoh USA
The Editors
7 August 2018
Ricoh USA, Inc. – a document management & solutions company - continues to successfully adapt to changing markets because they understand their customers.
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Brexit: Two Years On
Ed Thorne
20 June 2018
How has Brexit impacted UK businesses since the 2016 referendum, and what does it mean for the future?
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Article
Increased Exposure to Supply Risk Across Sectors
Chris Laws
11 June 2018
A new report by Cranfield School of Management and D&B finds Supplier Criticality and Global Sourcing Risk are increasing
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Article
Confident Challengers: SMEs Optimistic Despite Uncertainty
Ed Thorne
11 April 2018
A recent survey commissioned by Dun & Bradstreet found the majority of small businesses still see the UK as a great place to do business despite Brexit and chan ...
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Is the Looming Due Diligence Avalanche on Your Mind?
Jay Glick
23 March 2018
Regulatory compliance requirements, along with the data deluge companies must reconcile, has brought new meaning to the 3 Vs – volume, velocity, and veracity.
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Article
How Customer Intelligence Influences Strategic Business Growth Decisions
John Kolakowski
28 February 2018
A test and measurement company's quest for growth beyond $1B revenue.
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Article
Report Finds Risk in Supply Chains Differs by Industry
Chris Laws
28 February 2018
A report by Cranfield School of Management and D&B investigates supply chain risks faced by European companies with international footprints in Q4 2017.
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Article
How Master Data Strategy is Enabled with Cross-Functional Collaboration
Jonathan James Cramer
27 February 2018
A successful implementation of D&B's Master Data Solutions has helped Getty Images experience benefits across various functional areas of the organization.
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Article
Getty Images Alters Data Strategy to Better Understand Their Audience
Michael Goldberg
21 February 2018
Getty Images planned to launch a new customer relationship management (CRM) platform in 30 offices across 20 countries on five continents – in six weeks.
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Infographic: Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs
The Editors
20 February 2018
Check out a visual representation of key statistics from our recent survey of 500 small and medium business owners in the UK.
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Study: A Data-Driven Way to Understand Variations in Credit Spreads
Paul K. Lieberman
15 February 2018
This study highlights the power of Dun & Bradstreet data and analytics to help investment managers be more informed about corporate bond credit spreads.
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Opportunities and Challenges for UK Small Businesses
Ed Thorne
17 January 2018
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the British economy. We surveyed 500 SME owners to find out more about the challenges and opportunities ...
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Article
Money Laundering Regulations 2017:
6 Months On
The Editors
18 December 2017
How have things changed since the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 came into force?
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Article
What is Needed for Blockchain Adoption
Lisa Petrucci
7 December 2017
Blockchain disruption is at hand in the financial industry. But how will the technology be implemented? Read these three theories for blockchain adoption.
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Article
Beyond Regulation with the International Compliance Association and ITN
Brian Alster
7 December 2017
Dun & Bradstreet go ‘Beyond Regulation’ with the International Compliance Association (ICA) and ITN Productions
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Article
Conquering Compliance – Moving Beyond Just Doing Enough
The Editors
27 November 2017
In the face of growing regulations, organisations can no longer get away with doing just enough when it comes to CDD requirements.
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Article
Dun & Bradstreet Enlists the Help of AI to Solve a Decades-Old Problem
Jonathan James Cramer
22 November 2017
Dun & Bradstreet uses machine learning and neural modeling to improve business function identification.
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Article
Conquering Compliance
The Editors
22 November 2017
We review the findings of our 2016 Conquering Compliance study and discuss what has changed in the past 12 months.
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Article
Conquering Compliance – Letting Automation Reduce the Burden
The Editors
20 November 2017
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are making almost every aspect of our lives easier. Compliance should be no different.
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Article
Do We Need Robotics in AML/KYC?
Neil Isherwood
17 November 2017
Hear how robotic process automation (RPA) can bridge the gap between new technology and old processes, to improve efficiency and customer onboarding.
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Article
Master Data and Big Data Synergy?
Malcolm Hawker
14 November 2017
Big data and master data have long been considered separate environments. Can integrating the two help companies realize the full value of their big data?
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Article
Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” Us
Dave Earickson
22 September 2017
How credit leaders can assess impact of the Toys “R” Us business bankruptcy filing.
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Article
That’s Odd: Anomaly Detection in Data
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
18 September 2017
Defining and detecting data anomalies are a critical part of the future of understanding our mounting data and rapidly changing environment.
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One-Minute Read
3 Impending Brexit Impacts on the Economy
The Economist
17 September 2017
Dun & Bradstreet’s Executive Economists highlight 3 implications of Brexit and their impact on the economy.
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Article
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Product in Big-Box Stores
Amber Colley
8 September 2017
These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor.
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Article
Why Oil Prices Remain Weak
Warwick Knowles
4 September 2017
As a top global economic risks analyzed by Dun & Bradstreet’s lead economist, explore why global oil prices have fallen and the long-term effects
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Article
The Economic Risks of Russia Sanctions
Jaspreet Sehmi
31 July 2017
The US proposes new sanctions to address Russia’s aggressive international behaviour that could threaten Russia’s economy and business climate as a whole.
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One-Minute Read
Top 4 Habits Credit Needs to Become a Growth Enabler
Pauline Berry
31 July 2017
Discover the top habits credit teams should adopt to enable new avenues of growth.
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Defense Contractor Upgrades to Supplier Intelligence Platform
The Editors
28 July 2017
Learn how we helped this defense contractor better understand the global risk in its supply chain and cleanse its supplier database to prevent disruption.
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Article
Study: The Customer-Obsessed Finance Leader in the Age of Data
The Editors
12 July 2017
A study of 250 finance leaders reveals how enterprises are leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and strategy in pursuit of customer obsession.
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Article
Do Operational Economic Risks Outweigh Growth Prospects?
Bodhi Ganguli
19 June 2017
Dun & Bradstreet’s team of economists uncovered the top global risks impacting key regions in our Global Economic Outlook Webinar.
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Article
Why Data is the Key to Navigating the SiriusDecisions Demand Waterfall
Rishi Dave
14 June 2017
See how Dun & Bradstreet uses data and analytics to accelerate sales and how this strategy will help you navigate the new SiriusDecisions Demand Waterfall
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Article
How Ricoh Optimized Demand Gen Through a Centralized Data Strategy
Michael Goldberg
5 June 2017
Ricoh knows the importance of having clean, accurate data to guide their marketing strategy. Discover how they use data to drive increased acquisition.
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Article
Achieve Greater FATCA and CRS Compliance More Efficiently
David Bolner
30 May 2017
Guideposts for Compliance Made Simpler by Leveraging Technology and Data
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Article
Conquering Compliance in Times of Change
Thomas Cosgrove
11 April 2017
Dun & Bradstreet’s Director of Global Compliance Strategy explores the results of our customer due diligence study and the changing regulatory landscape.
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Article
How Credit & Finance Can Drive Revenue
Frank Fehrenbach
31 March 2017
With more data available now than ever before, finance and credit teams are uniquely positioned to drive company growth. Here’s how.
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Article
Strategies to Focus on Growth amid Disruption
Megan Van Vlack
31 March 2017
Staying ahead of risk and economic uncertainty can yield unexpected benefits for finance and credit leaders. The key? Data-inspired relationships.
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Article
Repercussions of Brexit in Latin America
Melaine Campbell
16 March 2017
The effects of Brexit will be transmitted to Latin America via four channels – investment, trade, aid, and integration.
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Article
The Global Risk Matrix Q1 2017
The Economist
14 March 2017
Following a high-risk Q4, the Q1 Global Risk Matrix highlights six new risks and an improved risk outlook for cross-border business.
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Article
The Global Risk Matrix Q1 2017
The Economist
14 March 2017
Following a high-risk Q4, the Q1 Global Risk Matrix highlights six new risks and an improved risk outlook for cross-border business.
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Whitepaper
Whitepaper: The 2017 Global Outlook Post-Brexit
The Editors
10 March 2017
Discover the global implications of economic disruption—with interviews from academics, finance professionals and Dun & Bradstreet’s own economists.
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One-Minute Read
5 Big Ways Small Credit Teams Can Fuel Sales
Abigail Lutte
10 March 2017
How Credit Teams Can Become Drivers of Profitable Growth in 2017
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Article
3 CFO Priorities to Drive Top-Line Revenue
Pauline Berry
23 February 2017
By incorporating these 3 priorities in their 2017 plans, CFOs will be in a distinct position to help accelerate and sustain enterprise wide growth
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Whitepaper
Whitepaper: 5 Hidden Credit Report Gems
Bob Porreca
22 February 2017
Uncover 5 data gems in Dun & Bradstreet Credit Report.
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Video
Video: Revving the Revenue Engine
Abigail Lutte
13 February 2017
Learn 4 ways finance can collaborate with marketing to accelerate revenue growth.
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Article
How Analytics Can Help Insurance Companies Ensure Success
Michael Goldberg
9 February 2017
Data 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 ...
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Article
Building a Compliance Perimeter For Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
The Editors
1 February 2017
Exploring why an anti-bribery and anti-corruption strategy matters – and how you can successfully assure that your company is compliant
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Article
Data Dialogue: Zions Bancorp Capitalizes on a Master Data Strategy
Michael Goldberg
30 January 2017
Looking to better serve its small business community, Zions Bank employed a master data strategy to create a single, trusted view of its customers.
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Article
Video: Navigating Enterprise Risk with Data
The Editors
12 January 2017
As Dun & Bradstreet’s Global Enterprise Risk Management Survey revealed, finance leaders face 3 big challenges using data to navigate enterprise risk.
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Article
Master Data Expert Explains How to Achieve Quality Data for MDM
Michael Goldberg
28 December 2016
Noted 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.
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Infographic
Infographic: Using Data to Navigate Enterprise Risk
Abigail Lutte
20 December 2016
Dun & Bradstreet’s Global Enterprise Risk Management Study revealed 3 trends in how data is shaping enterprise risk management for finance leaders.
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Report/Study
Global Study: Reimagining Enterprise Risk
Abigail Lutte
12 December 2016
Explore the three emerging hazards on enterprise risk management and data uncovered by Dun & Bradstreet.
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The FATCA Report: Ask, Analyze and Measure
The Editors
28 November 2016
Our report provides clear advice on how to guide your organisation towards being FATCA compliant before the end of the year.
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Market Insight Helps Fujitsu Deliver Sales Intelligence
The Editors
1 November 2016
Learn how Fujitsu implemented a marketing solution to cleanse, match and append their data, resulting in a single view of their customers.
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How to Keep Calm and Carry On in a Post-Brexit Vote World
The Editors
27 July 2016
Hear from our team of expert economists as they provide a series of recommendations to help you navigate the evolving post-Brexit landscape.
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Human Trafficking Exposed: Protecting Your Supply Chain with Data and Analytics
The Editors
30 June 2016
Listen to a panel of experts explore how you can use data and analytics to combat human trafficking and keep it out of your supply chain.
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Webinar: Driving Growth with Analytics
The Editors
29 June 2016
Learn about the challenges faced in analytics to deliver a competitive advantage and how to better leverage analytics to drive growth for your business.
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Article
Think Data First, Platform Second – Why Data Fuels MDM
Michael Goldberg
4 April 2016
While businesses invest in data management tools, few are investing in the data itself. We share why you should think data first, platform second.
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Article
What’s Unseen Goes Unchecked: Exposing Hidden Risk in Your Supply Chain
Geoff Farrell
1 April 2016
First of two articles on how data and analytics let you achieve multi-tier visibility into your supply chain
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ABN AMRO Reduces Compliance Risk with Faster, Customer-Centric Approach
The Editors
12 January 2016
Looking for a way to be more customer-centric? Learn how ABN AMRO revamped their data management systems to reduce compliance risk and improve customer service
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Article
Unique Data: The Edge Capital Markets Firms Need
Robert Iati
7 July 2015
Three reasons why prioritizing data projects correctly is a strategic imperative for players in the capital markets industry.
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Lauren Bakewell
The Editors
Lauren Bakewell is the Chief Product Officer for Finance & Risk Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet. She is a veteran entrepreneur who has been a key executive in mul ...
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Chitrang Shah
The Editors
At Lattice, Chitrang Shah is part of the executive team that built Forrester’s highest-ranking B2B customer data platform (CDP) and scaled the business from 0 t ...
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