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Compliance
Organisations want to invest more in AI, but broad returns remain stuck at 28%. The latest D&B survey shows how data readiness is linked to AI returns and why reliable business data is important when scaling further.
Compliance
A paid invoice does not automatically mean that the origin of the money is clear. Discover how finance and compliance work together to check third-party payments and use up-to-date company and ownership data to gain greater insight into the relationship between customer and payer.
Compliance
Altares Dun & Bradstreet and Aprovall combine their expertise and business data to help companies better manage compliance and corruption risks. This enables organisations to assess business partners more efficiently and reliably.
Credit Risk Management
DPD shows how to manage credit insurance more effectively by connecting customer information, credit limits and policy terms. Discover how to identify risks early, comply with insurance requirements and make better-informed commercial decisions.
Credit Risk Management
Managing credit risk requires more than periodic credit checks. Bankruptcy risk, geopolitical tensions and supplier dependencies can affect the financial health of business partners and your cash flow. Discover how up-to-date business data, monitoring and risk insights help you take timely action.
Supply & Procurement
Third-party risk management helps organisations determine which suppliers require extra attention based on their impact and dependencies. By identifying financial risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain at an early stage, organisations can take targeted measures to protect business continuity.
Master Data ManagementSupply & Procurement
Discover how AI-driven procurement, reliable supplier data, and the partnership between Ivalua and Dun & Bradstreet help CPOs make better decisions.
Master Data Management
Master Data Management is evolving towards continuous data quality, clear ownership and reliable business information for processes and AI. These six trends show how organisations can future-proof their master data for automation, integration and Agentic AI.
Master Data Management
SAP Clean Core helps organisations keep their SAP landscape manageable and future-proof by developing innovations alongside the ERP core using SAP BTP. Combined with reliable Business Partner data, this creates a strong foundation for S/4HANA, e-invoicing, AI and further automation.
Master Data Management
The SAP deadline has been extended to 2030, but that does not mean organisations can afford to wait. Without data cleansing, duplicate, outdated and incorrect customer and supplier data will be carried over to S/4HANA. Investing in reliable Business Partner data now creates a stronger foundation for a successful migration, automation and AI.
Master Data Management
Many organisations now have a data platform such as Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric, but effective AI requires more than technology alone. By enriching your data with reliable business context, such as corporate structures and business relationships, you can make your data AI-ready and unlock more value from both your data platform and AI applications.
Compliance
Heading into 2027, KYB is changing due to new European AML regulations, greater cooperation between FIUs and stricter requirements for up-to-date data. Discover why organisations need to move from periodic checks to a continuously updated view of their customers. Reliable company and UBO data is becoming increasingly important in this process.

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Did a promising lead come in? Good for you! But now it's time to make some business decisions. Are you going to accept him as a customer? Can he buy on credit, and if so on what terms? When making these decisions, use our reliable business information, such as our credit risk data. Then you avoid doing business with companies that actually cannot meet their financial obligations. Read more.

Knowledge and understanding of your market is critical to your success. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the largest of its kind and allows you to conduct comprehensive analysis, understand your market share and market penetration, and uncover growth opportunities.

How many companies are there actually within a particular region and how big are these companies? How many companies are active within a specific branch and how many people are employed there? You can quickly and easily make counts and selections in D&B's international companies database on the basis of many criteria. This gives you an insight into where you can best focus your efforts and where your chances of success are the greatest. Read More

By integrating our rich database into your ERP system, you can benefit in many ways. For example, you clean up and keep your data clean throughout your organization. You can validate and enrich your customer and prospect information directly from your business application. Current information becomes instantly accessible within your ERP and you can use it to automate your acceptance process and improve scoring model. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Read more.

Almost 70% of Dutch BVs are linked via shares to another company in the Netherlands or internationally. More than 30% of Dutch BVs and NVs have a link to foreign companies. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the most complete and reliable source for insight into the Dutch and foreign relationships of your business partners, ranging from small unknown companies to the largest multinationals with thousands of branches. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Read more.

An initial check when selecting a supplier is not sufficient. It is then important to make all changes in risks transparent and to monitor them. This keeps you informed exactly how the risks in your total supply chain are developing. Only with this information can you correctly assess all risks within your portfolio. Read more.

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