D&B Hoovers Release Notes: the new AI Assistant

3-minute read | Written by Shirley Chih | 16 October 2026

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D&B Hoovers is expanding its platform with the AI Assistant. This integrated assistant helps you gather company information faster, find relevant prospects and prepare for customer conversations. Think of it as your own research analyst, available 24/7 to guide you through the data from D&B Hoovers. Ask your question in everyday language and turn insights based on trusted Dun & Bradstreet data into concrete action.

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Company research: understand your prospects faster

The AI Assistant provides insights into a company’s financial health, corporate family structure and industry. This helps you quickly understand the organization you want to approach, without having to gather all the information manually.

Account planning: prepare for your next conversation

With the AI Assistant, you can create structured account plans and call preparation guides. The assistant helps you turn company information into relevant talking points for your next meeting. It also supports you in identifying buying signals, helping you act on sales opportunities more effectively.

Prospecting: find the right companies and contacts

Describe the criteria your prospects need to meet, and the AI Assistant helps you find matching companies and contacts. This reduces the time spent on manual searches and filtering, allowing you to build a relevant shortlist faster.

D-U-N-S Numbers: information linked to the right company

Insights are linked to specific D-U-N-S® Numbers: the unique identifiers for companies within the Dun & Bradstreet data network. This makes it clear which organisation the information relates to and allows you to explore the associated company data further.

Get started directly in D&B Hoovers

Open the AI Assistant from the sidebar of your D&B Hoovers dashboard. Then ask your question in plain language, whether you need a company overview, help finding prospects or support preparing for a customer conversation. You can use the assistant directly within your daily workflow.

Want to see how it works? Watch the video and discover the AI Assistant in action.

More time for sales opportunities

The AI Assistant fits into your daily workflow in D&B Hoovers. It helps you spend less time searching for information and more time turning insights into targeted sales actions.

Want to find out how the AI Assistant can support your daily work? Contact your account manager or our customer service team.

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