Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet is a business data and analytics company that provides commercial credit reports, risk assessment, and business identity verification services. Its core asset is the D-U-N-S Number system, a proprietary identifier used globally to track and verify business entities across supply chains and financial transactions. The company serves corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies that need to evaluate creditworthiness, monitor supplier risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. Its platforms support use cases including master data management, sales and marketing intelligence, and third-party risk monitoring by aggregating data from public records, trade payment histories, and other commercial sources. Customers use these tools to make informed decisions about lending, procurement, and business partnerships based on verified company information.