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Coface Launches New and Enhanced Credit Information Reports

On May 28, 2019, Coface announced it has launched “an array of new and enhanced credit information products under its Business Information Services line…These products provide businesses with critical information…

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IHS Markit Exchanges TMT Intelligence Business for Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence Group

On May 22, IHS Markit and Informa announced the exchange of the majority of the IHS Markit Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) intelligence business for Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence Group. Lance…

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The National Oil Company Database Provides Public Knowledge of Global State-Owned Oil Companies

Launched last month, the National Oil Company Database is an open access project by the National Resource Governance Institute (NRGI). According to NRGI, national oil companies (NOCs) “play huge roles…

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Golden’s Impressive Mission to Fill Knowledge Gap for Emerging Technologies, New Startups and Ideas

Initial View: Golden offers exciting possibilities for innovation intelligence, especially with startup supplier and competitive landscape discovery CEO and founder Jude Gomila of Golden is a big fan of Wikipedia…

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Procurement Research, Fake News and Detecting Baloney

IBISWorld published my article, “Detecting Fake News and Baloney During Procurement Research,” in July 2017. In the article I provide background information and a checklist that procurement (and business) professionals…

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