# Dun & Bradstreet
*Also known as D&B*

- Website: https://dnbsame.com
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/dnbsame-com

> Global leader in business data and analytics that helps organizations manage risk and grow.

Dun & Bradstreet is a global provider of business data, insights, and analytics that helps organizations make informed decisions, manage risk, and drive growth. The company serves buyers, suppliers, lenders, and government entities by offering a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities for finance, sales and marketing, compliance and procurement, import/export, and advisory services. By turning data into actionable guidance and risk analytics, Dun & Bradstreet enables customers to verify identities, assess credit risk, screen suppliers, and strengthen governance and resilience. With a focus on trusted data, continuous insight generation, and practical advisory support, the organization helps its clients operate more efficiently, compete more effectively, and build trust with partners and regulators.

**Mission:** To empower organizations with trusted data and actionable insights that enable responsible growth, informed risk decisions, and compliant, efficient operations across markets.

## Products & Services

### [Business Information Report™](https://dnbsame.com/products/bir/)
*Product*
Gain Comprehensive Insights For Better Business Decisions

- **Detailed Business Insights** — Enhances Decision-Making
- **Credit Risk Assessment** — Reduces Financial Risks
- **Supplier Management Support** — Builds Supplier Trust

### [Business Rating Report™](https://dnbsame.com/products/brr/)
*Product*
Gain Critical Insights Into Business Creditworthiness

- **Comprehensive Credit Evaluation** — Understand Credit Risk
- **Real-Time Data Analysis** — Leverage Current Data
- **Risk Management Support** — Mitigate Risks
- **Supplier Screening** — Build Trusted Partnerships

### [Direct+](https://dnbsame.com/products/direct/)
*Product*
Enhance decision-making and manage credit risk effectively with Direct+.

- **Credit Risk Assessment** — Evaluate Financial Stability
- **Supplier Performance Analytics** — Optimize Supplier Choices
- **Compliance Support** — Ensure Regulatory Compliance
- **Comprehensive Reporting** — Generate In-Depth Reports
- **Risk & Governance Integration** — Enhance Risk Management

### [Finance Analytics](https://dnbsame.com/products/finance-analytics/)
*Product*
Empowers businesses with insights to manage credit risk effectively.

- **Real-Time Data Analysis** — Provides Up-To-Date Insights
- **Credit Risk Management** — Mitigates Financial Risks
- **Comprehensive Reporting** — Delivers Actionable Reports
- **Seamless Integration** — Enhances Operational Efficiency

### [D&B Hoovers™](https://dnbsame.com/products/db-hoovers/)
*Platform*
Empower your sales team with D&B Hoovers™ for efficient lead generation and targeted customer engagement.

- **Lead Generation** — Build Targeted Lead Lists
- **Data Analytics** — Gain Market Insights
- **Real-Time Updates** — Stay Informed Instantly
- **CRM Integration** — Streamline Sales Processes

### [D&B Onboard](https://dnbsame.com/products/db-onboard/)
*Product*
Streamline Compliance and Procurement Processes with D&B Onboard.

- **Third Party Risk Management** — Manage Third-Party Risk Effectively
- **Supplier Screening** — Screen Suppliers for Compliance
- **Enhanced Due Diligence** — Obtain In-Depth Reports

### [D-U-N-S® Registered Seal](https://dnbsame.com/products/drs/)
*Product*
Enhances credibility and promotes trust in business transactions.

- **Trust Recognition** — Establishes Trust
- **Global Credential** — Facilitates Global Trade
- **Improves Supplier Trust** — Enhances Supplier Relations

### [D-U-N-S Number](https://dnbsame.com/duns-number/)
*Product*
Verify Business Identities And Establish Trust Globally.

- **Unique Identification** — Establishes Distinct Business Identity
- **Global Recognition** — Facilitates International Business Operations
- **Credit Risk Assessment** — Enhances Credit Risk Management
- **Compliance Simplification** — Streamlines Compliance Processes

## Market Segments

- **Corporate credit risk and finance analytics** (market size $10.0B, CAGR 14%): Capabilities to assess counterparty creditworthiness, automate credit scoring and portfolio monitoring, and forecast cash flow to support lending, underwriting and collections.
- **Third-party risk management** (market size $8.5B, CAGR 13%): Capabilities to identify, assess, monitor, and remediate vendor and supplier risk, including onboarding assessments, continuous monitoring, and oversight.
- **Sales intelligence and account prospecting** (market size $4.5B, CAGR 10%): Capabilities for automated account discovery, prospect generation, contact enrichment, event and intent signals, and targeted segmentation to improve outreach, ABM, and pipeline conversion.
- **Business identity and entity verification** (market size $2.0B, CAGR 13%): Provide unique global identifiers and credentialing to enable accurate entity resolution, cross‑border verification, and trusted transactions.
- **Compliance and regulatory screening** (market size $3.5B, CAGR 11.5%): Automated multi-database checks and screening to support regulatory due diligence, KYC/AML, and audit workflows.

## Ideal Customer Profiles

### Global Enterprise Risk And Compliance Leaders
Global enterprises seeking risk mitigation, supplier integrity, and compliant procurement.
- Industry: Large Enterprises, Risk, Compliance, and Supply Chain
- Geography: Global
- Pain points: Complex vendor risk, regulatory pressure, fragmented supplier data, and audit readiness.
- Business goals: Improve risk posture, strengthen supplier governance, accelerate due diligence, and streamline procurement compliance.
- Positioning: Trusted third‑party risk and supplier data empower large organizations to optimize procurement, reduce risk, and meet regulatory requirements through integrated analytics.

#### Persona: Chief Risk Officer
- Needs: Comprehensive risk signals for third-party vendors, governance across procurement
- Goals: Reduce risk exposure, improve audit readiness
- Challenges: Disparate data sources, manual processes
- Pain points: Delayed risk insights, fragmented vendor profiles
- Solution: Uses Business Information Report™, Business Rating Report™, and D&B Onboard to unify risk signals.

#### Persona: Head Of Procurement
- Needs: Fast supplier screening, governance, regulatory compliance
- Goals: Speed up onboarding, reduce supplier risk, optimize supplier base
- Challenges: Siloed data, lengthy due diligence
- Pain points: Manual onboarding, inconsistent supplier data
- Solution: Leverages D&B Onboard, D&B Hoovers™, and Direct+ to accelerate supplier selection and monitoring.

#### Persona: Vendor Risk Manager
- Needs: Ongoing monitoring, timely risk signals
- Goals: Maintain proactive risk oversight
- Challenges: Volume and velocity of vendor changes
- Pain points: Limited monitoring, late risk alerts
- Solution: Uses Business Information Report™ and D&B Onboard to standardize vendor risk scoring.

### Finance And Procurement Leaders In Large Enterprises
Finance and procurement leaders in large enterprises seeking risk-aware procurement and supplier insights.
- Industry: Finance, Procurement, and Corporate Governance
- Geography: Global
- Pain points: Slow due diligence, high supplier risk, fragmented data, and audit compliance overhead.
- Business goals: Improve procurement efficiency, reduce risk, enhance supplier performance monitoring.
- Positioning: Integrated supplier data and analytics enable faster procurement decisions and stronger risk management for large enterprises.

#### Persona: Chief Financial Officer
- Needs: Financial risk visibility, credit risk insights
- Goals: Maintain financial health, optimize procurement spend
- Challenges: Data silos, slow risk scoring
- Pain points: Lack of real-time risk data
- Solution: Utilizes Finance Analytics and Direct+ for real-time credit risk and supplier risk insights.

#### Persona: Procurement Director
- Needs: Efficient supplier screening, governance, regulatory compliance
- Goals: Speed up onboarding, reduce supplier risk, optimize supplier base
- Challenges: Fragmented data, manual due diligence
- Pain points: Time-consuming supplier onboarding, inconsistent data
- Solution: Employs D&B Onboard, Direct+, and Finance Analytics to accelerate supplier selection and risk monitoring.

#### Persona: Vendor Risk Lead
- Needs: Ongoing risk monitoring, regulatory alignment
- Goals: Maintain continuous risk oversight and compliance
- Challenges: High volume of vendors, dynamic risk signals
- Pain points: Delayed risk alerts, incomplete vendor profiles
- Solution: Uses Business Information Report and D&B Onboard to standardize risk scoring and monitoring.

### Public Sector And Government Entities
Public sector agencies and prime contractors seeking supplier verification and procurement risk controls.
- Industry: Public Sector, Government, and Defense
- Geography: Global
- Pain points: Regulatory compliance, vendor verification, audit readiness
- Business goals: Strengthen vendor due diligence, reduce risk, ensure regulatory alignment
- Positioning: Integrated data and analytics empower public sector buyers to verify vendors, manage third-party risk, and meet regulatory demands.

#### Persona: Public Sector Procurement Manager
- Needs: Vendor verification, regulatory adherence
- Goals: Ensure compliant vendor onboarding, reduce procurement risk
- Challenges: Complex regulations, large vendor volume
- Pain points: Manual verification, slow audits
- Solution: Uses D&B Onboard and Business Information Report™ to verify vendors and monitor risk.

#### Persona: Audit And Compliance Lead
- Needs: Evidence for audits, traceable vendor records
- Goals: Audit readiness, regulatory compliance
- Challenges: Maintaining complete documentation
- Pain points: Fragmented data
- Solution: Leverages D-U-N-S Number and Business Rating Report™ to provide verifiable records.