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Private Equity Firm Opens Up a New World of Investment Opportunities
Our Experts
June 13, 2024
The firm leverages Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics to identify and evaluate investment opportunities
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Small Business
Digital Marketing: Beyond Third Party Cookies
The Editors
March 14, 2024
To succeed in a world without third-party cookies, it’s important to prioritize bolstering your first-party data.
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Article
Latest B2B Data Report Shows We Need to Shift Data Attitudes
The Editors
February 6, 2024
Learn why sharing the responsibility for data management can help teams ultimately optimize their work and improve business performance.
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Podcast
Episode 90: Transforming Due Diligence
Patrice Bendon
January 17, 2024
Euan Slack, Head of Spotlight at the Cabinet Office, delves into the evolution of government grants and shares how the power of data is driving digital transfor ...
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Article
Dun & Bradstreet Provides Successful Master Data Management
The Editors
November 9, 2023
Jackie McBrady, Senior Director, Lead-Finance Applications EMEA with Cushman & Wakefield joined Dun & Bradstreet on a panel discussion of Master Data Management ...
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Article
Data Drives Dassault Systèmes’ Sustained Double-Digit Growth
The Editors
October 31, 2023
Describes how software giant, Dassault Systemes makes us of Dun & Bradstreet B2B data and the D&B Hoovers sales acceleration solution to help drive growth.
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Article
The Five Hurdles to Successful Master Data Management
The Editors
October 30, 2023
Congratulations! You’ve convinced your management team of the need for a master data management strategy. Now what?
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Article
How Sales Teams Find Success by Targeting Buying Groups
The Editors
September 25, 2023
Rather than searching for individual leads, sales are seeing success is tied to targeting buying groups.
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Article
Data Practitioners Are the Essence of Dun & Bradstreet
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
September 7, 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
Companies Using Generative AI Need Clean, Trusted, and Actionable Data
The Editors
August 30, 2023
With data now fundamental to executing effective campaigns and expanding the use of AI-driven technology, governance plans for its use are essential.
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Article
5 Stages to Recognizing You Have a Master Data Problem
The Editors
August 7, 2023
We’ve identified five stages of “data anger” to help put you on the path to data serenity.
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Small Business
Unlocking Success: Master Data for Small Business
The Editors
July 31, 2023
Small business -- master data isn’t just for large companies! Harness the power of accurate, consistent data to drive growth, efficiency and mitigate risk.
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Article
Matching: the path to efficiency, growth, and protecting the business
The Editors
June 29, 2023
Matching helps you cleanse records of faulty data and append additional information to a record to work more efficiently.
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Mitigating the Supply Chain Impacts of a Banking Crisis
The Editors
May 1, 2023
What happens if some of your key suppliers lose access to their banks? A multi-tier supply chain problem.
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Article
A Data-First Approach Drives Business Growth
The Editors
March 23, 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
Southwest's Meltdown Is a Wakeup Call to Data Leaders
Amy Cooper
February 13, 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
January 12, 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
December 7, 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
December 6, 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
Top Challenges Managing B2B Data and What You Can Do
Joseph Santos
October 11, 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
Foundations of Good Public Sector Data Management
David Mitton
August 15, 2022
Unlock the potential of data to transform public service delivery
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Article
Cleaning, enriching and maintaining – how DPD mastered master data
The Editors
July 11, 2022
How DPD work with Dun & Bradstreet to clean, enrich and maintain their data.
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Small Business
The new reality of the B2B market requires a smarter way of looking at prospects
The Editors
June 20, 2022
Trying to find more international prospects but don’t know where to start? With B2B sales prospecting having become even more challenging in recent years, the s ...
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Article
Impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Technology sector
The Editors
May 30, 2022
A look at the impact of the conflict on European and American Technology companies
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Small Business
The 2021 Global Bankruptcy Report
The Country Insight Group
May 4, 2022
Understand trends in business bankruptcy around the world with Dun & Bradstreet’s 2021 Global Bankruptcy Report
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Podcast
Episode 84: Discovering The Power Of Quantum Computing
Dr. David Snelling
March 15, 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
March 3, 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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Video
Data Talks Episode 23: Leveraging the Match Data Profile
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
February 17, 2022
Alternate match points can help optimize matching and stewardship to allow you to achieve the velocity that your stakeholders demand.
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Exploring The Future Of Data
Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D.
February 15, 2022
Anthony Scriffignano shares his insights on our latest report, The Future of Data.
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Video
Data Talks Episode 22: URL and Email Address Matching
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
February 3, 2022
There are two primary uses cases where domain matching is helpful: when name and address aren’t enough and where the company information is incomplete.
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Article
The Evolution of Data
Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D. SVP, Chief Data Scientist, Dun & Bradstreet
February 2, 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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Article
The Master Data Management Journey
Joseph Santos
January 20, 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
January 14, 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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Video
Data Talks Episode 21: Assessing MDM Software Choices
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
January 5, 2022
Even with a data-centric approach, MDM software remains an integral part of most organizations’ solution stack; you need to know how the available options addre ...
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Article
There's Not a Data Shortage; It's an Expertise Shortage
Joseph Santos
December 20, 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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Video
Data Talks Episode 20: Navigating Data Technology Migrations
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
December 20, 2021
Switching technologies can be one of the most harrowing times for data teams; understanding likely failure points and constant communication can mitigate the ri ...
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Article
H2: Is It Here To Stay Or Simply A Pandemic-Prompted Fad? old
Tim Vine
December 15, 2021
Evolving consumer expectations are fuelling a new era of B2B demand for financial services, and open banking’s popularity is spreading into other types of busin ...
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Video
Data Talks Episode 19: The Critical Importance of Data Context
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
December 13, 2021
Data professionals need to understand the details behind the data elements they use; even simple-seeming data could have hidden subtleties that impact analytic ...
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Article
[Guide] Best Practices to Automate Lead Management in Salesforce
The Editors
December 13, 2021
This guide describes how to manage new data inputs and incoming leads entering your CRM to make the lead management system run automated, lean, and efficient.
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Report/Study
Insights From Our 8th Annual B2B Sales and Marketing Data Report
Sean Crowley
December 9, 2021
Follow the Leaders! Our report reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for revenue teams to align around goals, data, and technology.
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Article
How are UK Supply Chains Coping in the Post-Brexit Era?
The Editors
December 8, 2021
Explore how European business decision makers view data in their organisation in our latest report "The Future of Data". Read the results here.
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Article
The Future Of Data Report
The Editors
December 8, 2021
Explore how European business decision makers view data in their organisation in our latest report "The Future of Data". Read the results here.
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Article
The First Rule of Data Stewardship: Don't Talk About Data Stewardship
Joseph Santos
December 2, 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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Article
Embracing the Multifaceted Golden Record
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
November 24, 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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Video
Data Talks Episode 18: What COVID-19 Taught Us About Matching
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
November 18, 2021
COVID-19 has forced companies to reevaluate their business processes. The rules they use to automate identity resolution are no exceptions.
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Article
Better Living Through Data Process Automation
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
November 16, 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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Video
Data Talks Episode 17: Sales and Employee Segmentation
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
November 9, 2021
B2B marketing often depends on knowing the size of your prospects, but reliable data can be difficult to come across. Intelligent estimation can be the key to s ...
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 16: Finding Your Organization’s Data Truth
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 17: Segmentation Success
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 28, 2021
Every organization has a unique way of seeing the world. Third-party data helps to refine that view, but it still requires expert insight and governance.
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Customer Story
[Case Study] Citrix: A Data Driven Strategy for Growth
The Editors
October 7, 2021
Learn how Citrix uses data and the D&B Rev.Up ABX for Sales powered by the Lattice CDP to inform prioritization, workflows and business growth.
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Article
Four Signs That It's Time to Reevaluate Your Hierarchy Strategy
Joseph Santos
October 6, 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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Video
Data Talks, Episode 15: Getting the Most from Your Data Partner
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
October 4, 2021
Our experts share real-world experiences and advice to help you get the most value from your data partner.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 14: Improving Match Rates With Multipass Matching
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
September 21, 2021
If you struggle to find the truth in your contact data, a multipass matching approach can improve your odds of matching to the right business entity.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 13: Extended Linkage Insights (ELI)
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
September 7, 2021
Our data experts talk about use cases and benefits of our new linkage solution, Extended Linkage Insights (ELI).
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Article
Every MDM Initiative Should Start With a Collaborative Workshop
Joseph Santos
September 2, 2021
Listening to your stakeholders and your data helps you discover priorities, solutions, gaps, and a path forward. The Master Data Workshop unravels them with you ...
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Article
Join the Data Revolution
Adam Leslie
September 2, 2021
Self-serve and digital-first: The modern B2B customer journey
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 12: The Impact of Hierarchies
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
August 23, 2021
Companies need to embrace and understand the full complexity of hierarchies, a/k/a corporate family trees, in order to get the full picture of customers and pro ...
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 11: D-U-N-S Number Recertification
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
August 4, 2021
What does a D-U-N-S Number recertification mean? How does it help companies stay in sync with D&B data and insights. Our experts explain.
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Article
It’s Time for CFOs to Fully Unlock the Power of Data
Tim Vine
August 3, 2021
Many finance leaders don't have the information they need to make properly informed decisions. Clean and usable data can help deliver these insights.
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Article
Driving Business Forward with Data
Adam Leslie
July 28, 2021
On its mission to accelerate business through face-to-face events, dmg events is committed to bringing people and businesses together.
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Customer Story
Data-Driven Transformation Brings Tech Giant Closer to Its Customers
The Editors
July 23, 2021
Case Study: Global technology company harnesses big data to provide insights and a common view into its customers throughout the enterprise.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 10: The Power of Consumer-to-Business (C2B) Matching
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
July 21, 2021
Data Strategy Consultant Holly Reed explains how leveraging existing consumer relationships can help companies expand their business leads.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 9: Master Data and Governance, It's Not Scary
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
June 21, 2021
Instead of worrying about terms like “governance” and “master data” we should be focusing on our data journey and resulting business success.
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Article
The Problem of Managing Data With Digital Spreadsheets
Joseph Santos
June 16, 2021
Digital spreadsheets are arguably one of the better productivity tools, however, there is a big qualifier when it comes to using one for data management.
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Article
Data Essentialism
Joseph Santos
June 7, 2021
How much data is too much? How do you decide which data you need to keep in order to avoid inefficiencies and reduce vulnerabilities?
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 8: Identity Resolution
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
June 7, 2021
In this episode, our experts explain the process of matching, a/k/a identity resolution, and the many benefits it brings to an organization.
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Article
Dun & Bradstreet Revenue Acceleration Summit 2021
The Editors
June 7, 2021
Discover and explore creative solutions to ignite growth and help drive revenues in today’s economy.
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Article
Episode 73: The Impact Of Data And The Internet Of Things In Insurance
Hélène Stanway
June 4, 2021
Hélène Stanway, Market Engagement and Adoption Lead for Lloyd’s shares her insights on innovation in the insurance ecosystem.
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Webinar
Could Your Data Work Harder?
The Editors
May 27, 2021
How Are Your Peers Using Data to Optimize, Set, and Execute Strategy?
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 7: How Referential Sources Reduce Data Bias
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
May 24, 2021
Adding external referential data to your organization’s data strategy adds depth, insight, validation, and reduces data bias.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 7: How Referential Sources Reduce Data Bias
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
May 24, 2021
Adding external referential data to your organization’s data strategy adds depth, insight, validation, and reduces data bias.
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Article
Data Talks, Episode 6: Dealing With Duplicates
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
May 10, 2021
Duplicate records erode confidence in data and wreak havoc throughout the organization. Tips from our experts to understand and address the challenge.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 5: Improving Match Accuracy and Confidence
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
April 27, 2021
In this episode of Data Talks, we explore what ‘match accuracy’ is, how we can improve it, and why it matters.
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Article
Episode Sixty-Nine: Dealing With The Different Dimensions Of Data
Irfan Khan
April 23, 2021
Irfan Khan the President HANA Database & Analytics, SAP explores the value of data and the rise of unstructured data sources.
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Article
6 Best Practices to Effectively Manage Contact Data
Joseph Santos
April 22, 2021
The fast rate of decay adds complexity in managing your organization’s contact data. Consider these six tips for an effective contact data strategy.
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Article
Episode Sixty-Eight: The Digital Generation
Bob Wigley
April 16, 2021
Bob Wigley, Chair at UK Finance explores the insurmountable impact technology is having on the next generation on their development and relationships.
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Dun & Bradstreet Named a Leader Among B2B Marketing Data Providers
Gino Palozzi
April 16, 2021
Dun & Bradstreet has been named a Leader in the recent report: The Forrester Wave™ B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2, 2021. Learn more.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 4: Why Match Accuracy Is Critical
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
April 12, 2021
Matching data to a D-U-N-S Number can offer many benefits to a business. Understanding the match is a critical part of the identity resolution process.
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Article
Episode Sixty-Seven: Data As A Single Source Of Truth
Alex Wares
April 2, 2021
Alex Wares, Managing Director UK at Transmission joins the podcast to discuss the transformation the pandemic has ignited for marketing and sales.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 3: The D-U-N-S Number Speaks Out
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
March 30, 2021
Join us as we give voice to the D-U-N-S number: What it is, what it's used for, what it represents, how it's used, and much more!
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External Referential Data Is Crucial in Managing Master Data
Joseph Santos
March 25, 2021
The saying “Two heads are better than one” also applies to data management. This is why you need referential data.
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Article
Prioritizing Sales Outreach by Harnessing Data
The Editors
March 22, 2021
Providing sales with a deeper understanding of prospects within accounts to prioritize opportunities is key to smart lead management.
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Article
The Art of 'Data Storytelling'
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
March 19, 2021
A recitation of facts doesn’t engage an audience. To get your data project off the ground, you need to craft a compelling story.
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 2: The Importance of a Name
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
March 15, 2021
A business can conduct business under multiple names. It’s important to understand which name you're working with based on your use case.
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Article
Don't Get Stuck in the Data Quality "Yo-Yo Diet"
Joseph Santos
March 8, 2021
Data quality initiatives can feel like a yo-yo-diet, with ups and downs. Four best practices to help make your quality efforts repeatable, efficient, and effect ...
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Video
Data Talks, Episode 1: The Life and Death of a Business
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
March 1, 2021
Understanding the “life cycle” of a business can help us better interact with customers, suppliers, and prospects
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Article
The Pathology of Matching
Joseph Santos
February 26, 2021
Performing a forensic analysis of our data can help us discover opportunities to turn disappointment into actionable solutions and opportunities.
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Article
The Three P’s Framework for Master Data
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
February 23, 2021
Utilizing this basic framework to organize a master data strategy, companies can improve the efficiency of their master data projects and attain business value ...
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Article
Marketing With Intent: Unlocking the Potential of Buyer Intent Data
Adam Leslie
February 23, 2021
Learn about findings from a survey of 250 UK B2B digital marketing decision makers on using intent data to engage prospects and accelerate growth.
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Article
Don’t Let ‘Data’ Be an Afterthought in Your Data-Driven Initiatives
Joseph Santos
January 31, 2021
An overwhelming majority of data projects fail, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Focus on the data and processes before the technology.
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Article
Top Five Data and Analytics Trends to Power Growth in 2021
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
January 11, 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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Article
Episode Fifty Nine: Top Five Data & Analytics Trends for 2021
Gary Kotovets
January 11, 2021
Dun & Bradstreet experts predict their top data & analytics trends for 2021 and reveal how businesses can use data to drive growth and navigate disruption
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Small Business
Dun & Bradstreet Completes Acquisition of Bisnode
Neeraj Sahai
January 11, 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
Data Quality Impacts Customer Churn
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
December 22, 2020
When it comes to customer retention and building engagement, data can be your friend – or your enemy.
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Article
Get Your Data House in Order!
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
December 8, 2020
Five things your business can do now so your team can feel more confident about their data.
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Article
The Impact of Data Quality on Cash Flow
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
December 8, 2020
Maintaining high-quality business data can be challenging, but the impact of not investing can be tremendous.
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Article
Why You Need Hierarchies in Master Data Management
Joseph Santos
November 16, 2020
Organizational hierarchies serve as the central nervous system for master data, connecting data and providing relationship intelligence.
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Article
Data Quality Can Make or Break Customer Sentiment
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
November 12, 2020
Data quality is a requirement for building customer engagement through personalized customer communications.
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Article
400M Businesses! A B2B Data First!
Gary Kotovets
November 5, 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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Article
Straight Talk on Matching
The Editors
October 27, 2020
When undertaking an identity resolution project aiming for perfection may actually be counterproductive.
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Customer Story
Innovating Insurance Using Data & Analytics with Generali
The Editors
October 27, 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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Article
Episode Forty-Eight: Leveraging Data In Sport For Superior Performance
Sam Billings
October 16, 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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Article
Democratizing Data Can Transform Master Data Management
The Editors
October 14, 2020
A self-service data governance platform that puts the power of data management in their users’ hands can help businesses derive value from data – faster.
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Article
Supporting Transformation in Insurance - Powering the Next Paradigm
James Harrison
October 1, 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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Article
Is Your Data Strategy Built Like Fresh Lasagna?
George C. L'Heureux, Jr.
September 30, 2020
If data is the key ingredient in your sales and marketing plan, you want a data management strategy that keeps it at the peak of freshness.
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Article
Episode Forty-Five: The Power Of Partnerships
John W. Thompson
September 24, 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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Article
Episode Forty-Four: The Importance of ESG In Responsible Business
Gordon Hagart
September 11, 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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Article
Episode Forty-Three: Data & Quality Benchmarking in Pharmaceuticals
Marten Ritz
September 4, 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
Want to Become Data Driven?
The Editors
September 2, 2020
Stephen Daffron, President of Dun and Bradstreet, explains how alternative data can support decision-making and provide a broader perspective.
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Article
Episode Forty-Two: Data, The Icon For Growth
Bahea Izmeqna
August 28, 2020
Bahea Izmeqna, COO at Greensill explores why data is an icon to show growth in business.
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Article
Brainshark – Improving the ROI of Data
The Editors
August 27, 2020
How Brainshark transformed a data management program into an ABM-focused revenue operations team. Watch the webinar replay.
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Article
The Importance Of Data Across Government In A Post-Covid World
Zowie Lees-Howell
August 18, 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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Article
Understanding the Total Economic Impact of Master Data Initiatives
The Editors
August 10, 2020
June 2020 Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Dun & Bradstreet, quantifies business benefits of enterprise-wide Master Data initiatives.
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Article
Episode Thirty-Seven: Harnessing Data And Technology For A Better World
Adam Spearing
July 24, 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
How to Make the Most of a Dwindling COVID-19 Marketing Budget
Richard Shore
July 14, 2020
Businesses have been drawing their purse strings a little tighter due to the financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Article
Master Data in the Time of COVID-19
Joseph Santos
July 2, 2020
As data practitioners navigate change due to the global pandemic, accuracy from data driven decisions will be impacted unless immediate actions are taken.
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Small Business
Dun & Bradstreet IPO
The Editors
July 1, 2020
Exiting new chapter as we continue to evolve to best serve clients.
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Article
How to Transform Your Marketing With a Customer Data Platform
Adam Leslie
June 26, 2020
Customer Data Platforms make it easier for sales and marketing teams to find, store, and make commercial use of the ever-growing volume of data.
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Article
Marketing Budget Shrinking? It’s Time to Refocus Your Strategy
Sam Tidswell-Norrish
June 25, 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 has been felt across the business landscape with 80% of marketers adjusting their plans according to our latest research.
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Article
What Are You Waiting For? 4 Ways to Activate Your Data – Now!
The Editors
April 20, 2020
Our 7th Annual B2B Sales and Marketing Data Report shows that more companies are investing in data quality. But they’re not making the connection between the im ...
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In Times of Stability or Uncertainty, Dun & Bradstreet Can Help
The Editors
April 10, 2020
Data and insights to help you navigate an ever-changing business landscape
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Using Data Science for Crisis Management
The Editors
April 9, 2020
Dun & Bradstreet’s Dr Anthony Scriffignano participates in CXOTalk session
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Driving Demand Digitally in Days of Social Distancing
Deniz Olcay
March 25, 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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Article
Episode Sixteen: Insurance is All About the Data
Yanna Winter
February 28, 2020
Yanna Winter, CIO and Head of UK and Global Corporate & Commercial IT at Generali joins the podcast to discuss data management in the insurance industry.
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Episode Twelve: Girls in Data
Rachel Keane
January 31, 2020
Rachel Keane explains how the new ‘Girls in Data’ initiative encourages young women to explore the breath of career opportunities in data & analytics.
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Episode Twelve: Girls in Data
Rachel Keane
January 31, 2020
Rachel Keane explains how the new ‘Girls in Data’ initiative encourages young women to explore the breath of career opportunities in data & analytics.
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Article
There’s Value to Be Found in That Unused Data!
The Editors
January 23, 2020
Global insurance industry player addressed data that had been inputted without governance. A Master data approach helped enhance the value of the data in Salesf ...
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Episode Six: Women in Data
Louise Cavanagh
December 13, 2019
Join us for a special episode recorded live from the Women in Data conference in London, exploring the importance of diversity in the data industry.
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Customer Story
Credly — Changing the Face of Recognition
The Editors
November 20, 2019
Credly leveraged Dun & Bradstreet’s Sales and Marketing Solutions to better target their Ideal Customer Profile and increase sales efficiencies.
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How to Gain Buy-In and Budget: Turning Data into ROI
Adam Leslie
August 30, 2019
Dun & Bradstreet have produced a report, in collaboration with B2B Marketing, which explores how to overcome board objectives and gain budget approval by demons ...
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Article
Why Successful Master Data Implementations Use Hierarchies
Elizabeth Barrette
August 20, 2019
Creating business hierarchies is one of the most rewarding aspects of implementing master data. Learn more about hierarchical structure and its benefits.
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Article
Enterprise Data Sharing and Data Monetization
Malcolm Hawker
August 6, 2019
Learn what the sharing economy is and how it will change B2B markets. Read more about how enterprise data sharing and monetization could be the future.
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Article
Report: The Past, Present, and Future of Data
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
June 24, 2019
Dun & Bradstreet commissioned a survey of business leaders to understand their challenges and opportunities with data management. Read the results here.
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Article
D&B Direct for Informatica Delivers Easy, Reliable Data Integration
Ayan Basu, Product Director, D&B Direct APIs
April 23, 2019
Learn more about how D&B Direct for Informatica can optimize your master data management efforts and help your business grow.
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Article
7 Steps to Develop Your Master Data Definitions
Malcolm Hawker
April 15, 2019
One of the first steps to starting an MVP data governance program is to establish a standard set of definitions to follow when working with the data.
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Article
AI and the Evolving Challenge of Language
Jonathan James Cramer
April 1, 2019
AI and natural language processing can tackle the subtle nuances that are crucial to context and meaning and allow us to better communicate with machines.
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Article
Reduce Known Unknowns With Automatically Updated Enterprise Data
Jessica Nussbaum
March 12, 2019
Learn how your data can become a constantly updated resource for your business needs.
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Article
Improving Performance Across The Enterprise
Josh Mueller
March 5, 2019
Learn how data and insights help accelerate revenue, reduce cost, manage risk, and transform your business.
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Article
6 Key Responsibilities of the Invaluable Data Steward
Jonathan James Cramer
March 5, 2019
Learn the six key responsibilities of a data steward, and why they’re so important to a data governance program.
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Whitepaper
Data Governance Challenges: How They Are Slowing Us Down
Malcolm Hawker
March 5, 2019
Presenting the governance paradox in the content of Master Data, MDM, and data governance.
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Article
Artificial or Augmented: Intelligence Is in the Application
Jonathan James Cramer
March 1, 2019
The terminology we use when discussing AI can often be outdated and unclear. It's important to use the right language when speaking with an AI expert.
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Article
Get Ahead of New Data Privacy Laws With a Data Governance Program
Kevin Shannon
February 22, 2019
Finding the right data strategy not only protects your company, but also unlocks more value from the data you own.
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Article
A Roadmap to Build Your “MVP” Data Governance Strategy
Malcolm Hawker
February 19, 2019
A guide for implementing Master Data as a cornerstone of your data governance program to improve your MDM and overall business data strategy.
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Article
It’s Not About AI: A Conversation Worth Having After AI World 2018
Jonathan James Cramer
February 18, 2019
Quantifying happiness and varying perceptions of “good” or “fair” across cultures. AI World 2018 and conversations with Dr. Anthony Scriffignano.
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Article
There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills: 3 Ways to Mine First-Party Data
Jessica Nussbaum
January 24, 2019
Learn how first party data forms the bedrock of any data-driven strategy.
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Article
Automating Your Third-Party Risk Management Program
Brian Alster
January 23, 2019
Learn how automation is the key to successful third-party risk management programs.
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Article
On the Pursuit of Data Perfection: Fiction or Reality?
Michael Goldberg
December 12, 2018
Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Content Officer, Monica Richter, discusses misconceptions about data quality and how to effectively use data for your business.
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Article
How to Master B2B Customer Data
Michael Goldberg
October 11, 2018
Learn what Master Data is and how it can improve your sales & marketing strategy.
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Article
Master Data Is Mission Critical for Supply and Compliance
Thomas Cosgrove
August 15, 2018
Dun & Bradstreet's Head of Master Data Solutions, Vimal Vel, describes how supply & compliance teams can improve performance by implementing master data.
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Article
Leverage Strong Partnerships + Data to Boost Your Performance
Neil Patwardhan
August 15, 2018
Dun & Bradstreet's Neil Patwardan discusses the importance of alliances and partnerships to give customers comprehensive solutions, tailored to their needs.
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Harnessing the Value of Data
Ed Thorne
August 14, 2018
With more data available than ever before, how do businesses identify what they need to know?
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Article
How to Design Digital Business Transformation
Jonathan James Cramer
August 2, 2018
Gartner shows that to digitally transform a business, we need to change, expand, and improve the value proposition.
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Article
Partners Speed Time-to-Value for Data Powered Tech Investments
Jessica Nussbaum
July 26, 2018
Modern businesses are evolving how they interact with data and technology for better performance. See why partner solutions help harness business insights.
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Article
Leveraging APIs to Deliver Master Data for Digital Transformation
Jonathan James Cramer
July 23, 2018
APIs have a long-standing history of bridging the gap between different sources of technology or programming.
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Article
Navigating the Deterministic vs. Probabilistic Data Dilemma
Julie Saldarriaga
July 11, 2018
When it comes to deterministic or probabilistic data which one is best? Learn how to navigate the seemingly depthless oceans of customer data.
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Article
Data and Analytics are the Catalysts for Better Performance
Michael Goldberg
July 6, 2018
Getting the most out of your data means knowing what to ask of it. The answers will guide financial decisions, marketing strategy, and supply choices.
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Article
Mastering Digital Transformation Is About Data, Relationships, and Trust
Jonathan James Cramer
June 25, 2018
To succeed during the great paradigm shift of digital transformation, the modern enterprise needs the structure and truth of Master Data.
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Article
How Finance Can Set the Path for Enterprise Success With Master Data
Vimal Vel
May 15, 2018
Financial leaders can champion a Master Data implementation to improve interoperability between departments and improve the enterprise’s business relationships.
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Article
How Data & Artificial Intelligence Can Anticipate Looming Threats
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
May 7, 2018
Hasty actions risk making bad situations worse. Our intelligent systems face the same burning platforms. How can we use data and rational thinking to help?
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Small Business
GDPR Compliance Guide & Business Strategies for Data Protection
The Editors
May 3, 2018
Learn the data protection definitions in the EU’s GDPR to protect your business before the deadline in May.
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Article
GDPR: An Evolution Not a Revolution
The Editors
April 19, 2018
Explore the Real Impact of the General Data Protection Regulation for Business in our New Whitepaper
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Riding the AI Wave for the Next 25 Years
Melissa Kofroth
April 18, 2018
AI is 2018’s hottest business topic. Get an IBM Think 2018 recap, the business and technology event that showcased emerging capabilities changing our world.
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Data, Digital Transformation, and the Human Element
Vimal Vel
April 17, 2018
Vimal Vel discusses the evolution of the Gartner event and how data, analytics, and digital transformation have evolved.
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Article
Master Your Procurement Data with Spend Analytics
Brian Alster
April 4, 2018
Every company collects and manages data every day, and the process is only growing more complex. This article will help you gain control of your vendor master.
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Article
Data Management Best Practices from Master Data Experts
Melissa Kofroth
March 19, 2018
In this first in a four-part video series, two leading data experts have a skyline chat about data quality as a differentiator for modern business.
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The Answer to “What is Data Quality?” Couldn’t Be More Timely
Melissa Kofroth
March 16, 2018
Simply put, data quality improves business. See how and why in “The Data Differentiator” report and infographic.
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Is the Looming Due Diligence Avalanche on Your Mind?
Jay Glick
March 15, 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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Think About It – The Inseparability of AI and Business Insights
Erin Wright
March 13, 2018
The use of technology and data for human progress began centuries ago. Dun & Bradstreet and IBM are bringing data-driven AI insights to businesses today.
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Article
How Customer Intelligence Influences Strategic Business Growth Decisions
John Kolakowski
February 28, 2018
A test and measurement company's quest for growth beyond $1B revenue.
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Article
How Master Data Strategy is Enabled with Cross-Functional Collaboration
Jonathan James Cramer
February 27, 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
February 21, 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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Article
The Benefits of Master Data for Organizations
Scott Taylor
February 12, 2018
With a comprehensive master data foundation, companies can quickly and deeply understand business relationships.
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Article
GDPR: What It Is and Why You Need to Prepare Now
Ed Thorne
January 29, 2018
D&B's UK GM, Ed Thorne, and EU Data Protection Attorney, Nicola Howell, discuss what GDPR means, who it affects, and how to best prepare.
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Article
AI World Keynote: Decision Making in an “Intelligent World”
Melissa Kofroth
January 23, 2018
Watch our Chief Data Scientist, Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D., speak to AI World attendees about the abundance of data and the skills needed to succeed.
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Article
Identify Tier N Suppliers to Expose Hidden Supply Chain Risk
Jonathan James Cramer
January 12, 2018
Deeper insights into location analytics give business a competitive edge.
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Article
Getty Transforms Data Strategy to Get a Better Picture of Its Audience
Michael Goldberg
January 9, 2018
Tasked with launching a new CRM, Getty Images’ VP explains how the massive undertaking starts and ends with data, specifically master data.
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Article
Why Good Business Is All About Location! Location! Location!
Jonathan James Cramer
December 8, 2017
Deeper insights into location analytics give business a competitive edge.
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Article
What is Needed for Blockchain Adoption
Lisa Petrucci
December 7, 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
December 7, 2017
Dun & Bradstreet go ‘Beyond Regulation’ with the International Compliance Association (ICA) and ITN Productions
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Article
How Finance Leaders Can Transform Business Data from the Inside
Abigail Lutte
December 5, 2017
Discover how to modernize your data governance strategy as a finance leader to drive better customer experiences and revenue growth.
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Article
Dun & Bradstreet Enlists the Help of AI to Solve a Decades-Old Problem
Jonathan James Cramer
November 22, 2017
Dun & Bradstreet uses machine learning and neural modeling to improve business function identification.
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Article
3 Ways Finance Leaders Can Modernize Data Management Strategies
Abigail Lutte
November 21, 2017
Learn how finance leaders can drive growth and profitability by modernizing their operations.
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Article
Do We Need Robotics in AML/KYC?
Neil Isherwood
November 17, 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
November 14, 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
Are We Heading Towards Digital Global Warming?
Scott Taylor
November 7, 2017
The concurrent megatrends of big data, globalization, and the API economy converging could lead to a digital global warming.
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Article
Entity Resolution: Key to Creating a Master Data Framework
The Editors
November 1, 2017
Entity resolution is a crucial part to establishing master data and single reference point or version of the truth.
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International Food Distributor Turns to Dun & Bradstreet to Balance Risk
The Editors
October 17, 2017
Learn how this international food distributor leveraged our risk management solutions to improve sales & finance collaboration and balance risk exposure.
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Article
How to Establish a Master Data Plan When Data is Fluid
The Editors
September 22, 2017
Master data can help your company set its data in motion. Learn more about what master data is and how it can be leveraged.
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Article
Healthcare Fraud: Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms
The Editors
August 28, 2017
Learn how government agencies are building risk models that leverage robust data and predictive analytics to stop fraud before it happens.
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Article
Commerce NTIS Selects Dun & Bradstreet as Joint Venture Partner
The Editors
August 23, 2017
In this new NTIS initiative, we see immense potential to accelerate innovation throughout the government enterprise.
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Article
Mind the Tax Gap: How Better Data and Analytics Improves Collections
The Editors
August 23, 2017
How can tax and revenue agencies start recouping more of the tax dollars that are lawfully owed to state and national governments?
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Customer Story
Tax Agency Implements Common Identifier to Improve Collections
The Editors
August 6, 2017
Our government experts partnered with a state tax administration to consolidate, enrich, and cleanse databases - resulting in improved collections
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Article
Taming the Wild Data Beast
Bryan Palmer
July 18, 2017
Get highlights and request this Forbes Insight Research – The Data Differentiator: How Improving Data Quality Improves Business.
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Article
How Marketing, Procurement, and Finance Departments Use Analytics
The Editors
July 17, 2017
New study explores the challenges, pitfalls, and best practices associated with establishing analytics as an integral part of business decision making.
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Article
Reflecting on the Impact of Digitization
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
July 17, 2017
Embrace the digital evolution going on around us, but be thoughtful about how it may bring about unintended consequences.
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Article
Attacking the ‘Root Causes’ of Improper Payments
The Editors
July 5, 2017
Improper payments have increased year on year. Learn how progressive agencies are taking steps to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse.
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Article
Best Practices for Evaluating Importers
The Editors
July 5, 2017
How can customs agencies facilitate commerce while securing trade? Our global trade expert shares best practices.
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Article
10 Surprising Things I Learned About AI From a Talk by Two Great Minds
Melissa Kofroth
June 1, 2017
Listen to this fascinating talk featuring Dr. Stephen Wolfram and our Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano about AI and what it means for our future.
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Article
Innovation: I Bet You Think This Blog Is About You
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
May 25, 2017
Innovation is very popular. But it means different things to different people. We must challenge what we call innovation and what impact it has.
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Article
Warning: Keep This Door Closed at All Times!
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
May 17, 2017
Understanding how computers look at language may help us better understand unstructured data, and in turn better understand ourselves.
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Article
AI and The Terminator Conundrum
Rishi Dave
May 16, 2017
AI 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.
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Whitepaper
How Government Agencies Can Reduce Contractor Risk
The Editors
May 7, 2017
In this white paper, Dun & Bradstreet reviews key challenges in government acquisition and presents a roadmap that reduces risk and increases oversight.
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Article
Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be Avoided
Ilya Meyzin
April 25, 2017
Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make.
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Article
Are you a Unicorn or a Dinosaur?
Patrice Bendon
April 21, 2017
Learn key takeaways from the Oracle Modern Business seminar on the importance of quality data to help businesses enhance decision making and drive growth.
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Article
Scott Taylor on How to Master Your Market with Master Data
Michael Goldberg
April 19, 2017
Market leader and data expert Scott Taylor knows the secret to using data to master your business.
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Comprehensive Company Reference Tool From Mergent with Dun & Bradstreet
The Editors
April 10, 2017
Read about Mergent’s decision to partner with Dun & Bradstreet, helping library patrons make informed decisions across a variety of research needs.
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Article
Constructing the Perfect Master Data Strategy
Michael Goldberg
March 30, 2017
We asked a Distinguished Architect to share how companies should approach executing their master data strategies.
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Video
Video: Observer Effects and Data
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
March 27, 2017
When using data science to understand behavior, consider the impact on the behavior if the observed population is aware of the measurement.
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Master Data Management Comes of Age
Chris Lucas
March 27, 2017
Three reasons why master data management has come a long way since the days of the "build it and they will come" approach.
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Article
The Future of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
March 16, 2017
We sit at the dawn of a new era, where AI will not only bring technological advance, but will also challenge our belief systems.
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Article
From Data Obscurity to Clarity
Eric Sonntag
March 16, 2017
Transform from data obscurity to clarity with a data quality foundation built with trusted third-party premastered data, processes, and governance.
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Article
Creating a Trusted Single Customer View
Elizabeth Barrette
March 13, 2017
Obtaining a trusted view of a customer is vital, but difficult. Learn how to ensure the entire customer journey operates more efficiently and effectively.
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Article
5 Simple Rules for Implementing a Master Data Program
Michael Goldberg
February 27, 2017
NetApp's Sr. Director of Enterprise Reporting & Data Management shares five steps for implementing a master data program.
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Article
3 B2B Sales Strategies for Accelerated Selling
Shelly Lucas
February 22, 2017
Are stalled B2B deals getting you down? Follow these strategies to keep sales conversations moving forward.
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Article
How to Organize Data for Better Governance and Analysis
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
February 10, 2017
Organizing data is a complex, dynamic, and iterative process that requires a good grasp of the high-level picture.
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Article
How a Referential Database Could Help your Master Data Program
Elizabeth Barrette
February 7, 2017
Proactively cleaning, enriching, and mastering your database will help you reach the right people to drive qualified ROI.
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Article
Video: Dispositive Thresholds in Data
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
February 1, 2017
Learn to recognize when you have the right data to make a meaningful decision.
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Whitepaper
Growth, Relationships and a New Dialogue for the Big Data Era
The Editors
February 1, 2017
Growth can be elusive, so many executives are left asking: Where do I find it? How do I achieve it? How do I sustain it? Get the answers in our whitepaper.
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Article
Data Dialogue: Zions Bancorp Capitalizes on a Master Data Strategy
Michael Goldberg
January 30, 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
5 Steps to Accepting You Have a Master Data Problem
Scott Taylor
January 13, 2017
Bad data management is frustrating. We’ve identified five stages to curb data (anger) management to gain a renewed sense of data serenity.
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Article
Why Master Data is Key to Contacting Qualified Leads
Michael Goldberg
January 3, 2017
Proactively cleaning, enriching and mastering your database will help you reach the right people to drive qualified ROI.
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Article
Master Data Expert Explains How to Achieve Quality Data for MDM
Michael Goldberg
December 20, 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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Article
Video: How We’ll Be Using Data 175 Years from Today
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
December 20, 2016
Insights on the future of data from Dr. Anthony Scriffignano.
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Article
Beware the Dark Room
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
November 21, 2016
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano discusses why it’s important for even the brightest experts to look outside for truth and meaning in data.
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Article
Creating the Ultimate Content Experience
Patrice Bendon
November 10, 2016
Data has it uses, but using it can be tricky, this short article explores customer experience and how business continues to innovate.
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Article
The 4Cs of Master Data for Commercial Relationships
Scott Taylor
November 7, 2016
Customer, vendor, partner, and prospect are the fundamental elements of commercial relationships. To manage those entities, they need a common structure.
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WeMarket Creates Good Karma with Proprietary Trust Score Fueled by D&B Data
The Editors
November 7, 2016
Learn how WeMarket used D&B data to verify companies upon entry and develop a score to identify reputable B2B buyers in their online trading community.
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Video
Here’s What This Top Data Scientist at Dreamforce Taught Me About the Emotional Secrets of Data
John White
November 2, 2016
Listen to Dun & Bradstreet's Chief Data Scientist explore how the extension of data science applies to the emotional nature of B2B relationships.
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Market Insight Helps Fujitsu Deliver Sales Intelligence
The Editors
November 1, 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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Article
Alternative Data and Analytics
Robert Iati
October 24, 2016
Quantitative hedge funds are finding new value from integrating business data into their alpha generating trading algorithms.
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Infographic
Infographic: Lessons from B2B Leaders in Managing Data
The Editors
October 20, 2016
Discover what companies say are the most critical elements to go from managing data to mastering it on the road to MDM.
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Article
Unlocking Data’s Sweet Spots
Michael Goldberg
October 20, 2016
As Halloween approaches, let’s look at what candy can teach us about forging sweeter business relationships
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Article
Connections: A Look at How the Pieces Come Together in Data Relationships
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
September 30, 2016
Connectedness, or how one thing relates to another, is a property of data that is rising in importance.
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Article
Building the Great Master Data Pyramid
Scott Taylor
September 23, 2016
As you think about your MDM initiatives, use our Master Data Pyramid to ensure your data seamlessly flows between processes throughout your enterprise.
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Shaping Federal Data into an Asset
The Editors
September 1, 2016
Dun & Bradstreet partnered with the Government Business Council to assess the current state of public sector data and identify key success factors.
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Article
Enough is Enough: Dispositive Thresholds in Data
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
August 5, 2016
In 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?
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Article
Is Anticipatory Analytics the Path Toward Future Truth?
Michael Goldberg
August 1, 2016
With increased pressure on business intelligence and demand forecasts, anticipatory analytics has overtaken predictive analytics as the future. Learn why.
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Dun & Bradstreet Webinars
The Editors
August 1, 2016
Missed a webinar? View our webcast feed to play videos from previous webinars hosted by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Article
3 Ways B2B Marketers Can Improve Customer Data Quality
Ritika Puri
July 27, 2016
Poor data quality continues to be one of the biggest and most pervasive problems in the B2B tech industry.
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Webinar
Master Data: Uncovering Opportunities for Growth
The Editors
July 27, 2016
Discover best practices for gaining real value from your master data management (MDM) strategy in this dynamic webinar.
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Whitepaper
The Big Payback on Quality Data
The Editors
July 18, 2016
Learn about the importance of having accurate, complete data and five key tips to improve your data quality and support your business processes.
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Article
Do Businesses Need Data Scientists?
Patrice Bendon
July 18, 2016
Learn about the significant role a data scientist plays when interpreting big data to drive insight across your organisation.
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Ingram Micro’s Global Business Intelligence Drives Growth
The Editors
July 7, 2016
Learn 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.
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Article
Master Data: The Next Buzzword for you to Know
Ed Carey
July 7, 2016
CMOs are increasingly measured on business, not just marketing outcomes. Expect to hear more about Master Data and its impact on the marketing landscape.
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Article
3 Steps for Breaking Down Data & Analytic Silos
Michael Goldberg
June 29, 2016
One 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.
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Webinar: Driving Growth with Analytics
The Editors
June 29, 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
Test, Learn & Scale for B2B Marketing Data Quality Gains
The Editors
June 23, 2016
The 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 ...
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Article
5 Master Data Best Practices
Scott Taylor
June 2, 2016
Learn the five best practices that you should apply to your master data management (MDM) implementation.
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Article
The Global Impact of the D-U-N-S
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Number
Michael Goldberg
June 2, 2016
Learn how the D-U-N-S Number is leveraged by thousands of enterprises globally to predict the reliability of a company and inform smarter business decisions.
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Article
How Finance Can Help Create a Winning Customer Segmentation Strategy
Abigail Lutte
May 18, 2016
Finance has a role to play when setting up a customer segmentation strategy. Read about our 4 guidelines to keep your segmentation plans on track.
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Infographic
Infographic: The 2016 State of Enterprise Analytics
Michael Goldberg
April 21, 2016
Read about the current state of enterprise analytics, a 2016 infographic from Dun & Bradstreet.
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Article
What Do Robots Have to Do with Standard Industry Classification Codes?
Andy Crisp
April 8, 2016
Learn how artificial intelligence can help businesses utilise big data to improve processes and ultimately improve the data we provide to our customers.
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Article
Will Businesses Like Facebook’s New Reaction Buttons?
Michael Goldberg
April 5, 2016
Last month, Facebook unveiled Reactions, which offers additional ways to express their opinions on posts. But will brands enjoy and use this new data?
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Article
Think Data First, Platform Second – Why Data Fuels MDM
Michael Goldberg
April 4, 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
From Earth to the Moon and Back 6x: How Data Drives Digital
Erin Wright
March 31, 2016
For 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.
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Article
Capital Markets’ Regulatory Burden: The Case for FIBO as a Relief
Robert Iati
March 17, 2016
The importance of data management in the Capital Markets industry is growing and becoming a prominent business initiative. Now it’s time to execute.
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Article
Data and Instinct – Inspiration’s Yin and Yang
Lisa Petrucci
February 19, 2016
Read about how human instinct and data work in concert with each other to help make the best decisions possible.
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Data Dialogue: CareerBuilder Builds a Better Process For Turning Data Into Insights
Michael Goldberg
February 17, 2016
As CareerBuilder expands globally, their need for consistent data and CRM consolidation has become a priority. We interview the person behind this project.
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The Six Steps of Account-Based Marketing Data Analysis
Melissa Kofroth
February 17, 2016
Here is an inside look at the analytic models Dun & Bradstreet uses to fuel our own account-based marketing data strategies and activities.
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Data Dialogue: CareerBuilder Builds a Better Process For Turning Data Into Insights
Michael Goldberg
February 17, 2016
As CareerBuilder expands globally, their need for consistent data and CRM consolidation has become a priority. We interview the person behind this project.
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The Chief Analytics Officer Takes Center Stage
Michael Goldberg
February 9, 2016
As data and analytics continue to be the core drivers of business growth, the CAO will help turn analytics into actionable insights for the organization.
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Prioritizing Capital Markets Data Management: Should We Be Concerned?
Robert Iati
February 1, 2016
The importance of data management in the Capital Markets industry is growing and becoming a prominent business initiative. Now it’s time to execute.
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Artificial Intelligence and Countering a Fear of the Future
Lisa Petrucci
January 26, 2016
The Potential Benefits of AI and Big Data Far Outweigh the Risks
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With Data, Size Matters, but it’s Really About the Relationships
Robert Iati
January 25, 2016
Data Managers are working as hard as possible to accumulate as much data as possible, but they are missing the most important part, relationships.
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Thinking Big in Michigan: One University’s Dedication to Data's Future
Lisa Petrucci
January 20, 2016
Thinking Big in Michigan: One University’s Commitment to the Future of Data
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Pitney Bowes Merges its Software to D&B Data For Clean Customer Profiles
Amy Collins
January 17, 2016
De-duping and enriching millions of company records creates a single customer view – and a path to better customer relationships
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Calling All Data Scientists
Lisa Petrucci
January 14, 2016
Being a data scientist is one of the hottest jobs around. Demand is high and so is job satisfaction. They are rare and special - and we need more them.
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Exploring Inter-Connected Business Relationships
Michael Goldberg
January 14, 2016
Uncover hidden supply chain risk, improve customer experiences, and build new business opportunities by exposing all of your business connections.
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Data is Dumb. Making Sense of it is Smart
Michael Goldberg
January 13, 2016
One of the key takeaways from Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2015: Data is inherently dumb. It does not actually do anything unless you know how to use it.
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IoT Is Here – And Accelerating Faster Than Predicted
Lisa Petrucci
January 5, 2016
As the Internet of Things accelerates and unleashes this unprecedented wave of data, a data management strategy isn’t just important, it’s imperative.
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Methods of Many Colors: Targeting Audiences Programmatically
Michael Goldberg
January 5, 2016
Part 4 of the “Programmatic Matters” Series examines how to use data to paint an ideal customer picture and steer advertising choices.
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Whitepaper
Predictive vs. Anticipatory Analytics and Your Business Goals
The Editors
January 5, 2016
With data processing growing at an incredible rate, so have anticipatory analytics. This white paper helps determine which analytics are best for your needs.
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The Data Strategy Blueprint Series: Data Quality & Integration
The Editors
December 17, 2015
The Data Strategy Blueprint Series:
Data Quality & Integration
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4 Wishes Data-Inspired Leaders Want This Holiday
Michael Goldberg
December 15, 2015
What do data inspired leaders want for the holidays this year? Here are 4 actionable wishes we know data inspired leaders want in their stocking.
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Data Dialogue: The RED HAT Strategy For Optimal Data Management
Michael Goldberg
December 11, 2015
Data Dialogue: The RED HAT Strategy For Optimal Data Management
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Big Data, Big Dollars: $15 Trillion of Economic Impact in 15 Years
Lisa Petrucci
November 24, 2015
Big Data, Big Dollars: $15 Trillion of Economic Impact in 15 Years
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Understanding the Heartbeat of UK Business
Andy Crisp
November 23, 2015
A point of view on trends in ‘Big Data’ and what can be achieved when you get it right
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Data Dialogue: DLL Reduces Bad Debt
The Editors
November 1, 2015
Learn how auto-decisioning helped DLL meet compliance demands, optimize risk, and strengthen its competitive position in this informative Q&A.
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The UN’s Lessons in Data Inspiration
Lisa Petrucci
October 12, 2015
At the UN hosted event, Data Playground celebrated the data revolution, but also showcased 5 smart elements of the data revolution. Here are our thoughts.
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Help Needed: The New Role of Chief Data Officer Needs Your Support
Michael Goldberg
October 2, 2015
The role of CDO is changing and requires support from other departments. This infographic highlights CDO roles and responsibilities within the company.
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Understanding the Mind of the Chief Data Officer
Michael Goldberg
September 22, 2015
Learn 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.
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3 Tips for Maintaining Accurate Business Contact Lists
Michael Goldberg
July 30, 2015
Long-term success in business has always been about more than just whom you know and what you do.
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Marketing and the Identity Puzzle
Lisa Petrucci
July 24, 2015
In spite of all the attention paid to unstructured data as the raw input for Big Data initiatives, there’s a counterpoint circulating in IT circles: structured ...
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Unlocking the Power of Big Data for Federal Agencies
The Editors
July 14, 2015
Learn how federal Chief Data Officers should be managing ever-growing data sources. See why data protection & data exchange is vital for federal agencies.
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Infographic
Help Wanted: Chief Data Officer to Own Data Management
Michael Goldberg
July 8, 2015
Learn about the challenges and opportunities organizations face when it comes to managing big data and how the role of the Chief Data Officer can help.
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Infographic
Help Wanted: Chief Data Officer to Own Data Management
The Editors
July 8, 2015
The CDOs from agencies across government discussed that their primary role should be to identify the best data available and put that to work. Read more.
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Unique Data: The Edge Capital Markets Firms Need
Robert Iati
July 7, 2015
Three reasons why prioritizing data projects correctly is a strategic imperative for players in the capital markets industry.
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Global Trade 2020: Achieving the Vision of Interconnected Customs
The Editors
June 23, 2015
Read this white paper to learn how innovative technologies and policies are enabling a global networked customs that promotes streamlined, secure trade.
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Three Reasons to Embrace a Data Platform
Eric Sonntag
May 28, 2015
Data as a Platform (DaaP) is in the here and now. Learn three reasons why you need to be paying attention and adopting DaaP as part of your business strategy f ...
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Whitepaper
3 Best Practices to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
The Editors
May 5, 2015
In this white paper, our government specialists review the state of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse and outline solutions for combatting the problem.
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The Big Data Analytics Imperative
Lisa Petrucci
March 17, 2015
If 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 ...
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Small Business
5 Reasons Your Small Business Should Partner with Dun & Bradstreet
Kairo Cerere
January 7, 2015
Learn five ways D&B can help you expand your capabilities and grow your business.
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The Scores and Ratings in Your Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit Profile
Amber Colley
December 30, 2014
Understanding the scores and ratings in your Dun & Bradstreet business credit profile can also help you understand business credit.
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Why “Smarter Data” is the New “Big Data”
Mike Sabin
December 5, 2014
Volume doesn’t matter. What matters is this: How do you use data to gain insight for your businesses?
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4 Ways Rapid Growth Can Harm Your Small Business
Will Erikson
August 26, 2014
A slow and steady approach to growing your business can be advisable in some cases. Learn when it makes sense to be more prudent with expansion.
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A Lively Debate about Master Data Management
Vimal Vel
April 29, 2014
The explosive growth of data has only accelerated the demand for availability of this information within the user work-flow solutions such as CRM, ERP and BI sy ...
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The Editors
Discover master data insights by Dun & Bradstreet to enhance your master data management strategy and grow your most valuable relationships through data.
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