Product review of Fame, published by Bureau van Dijk
Jinfo Report
14th July 2016
Abstract
Bureau van Dijk's Fame is a company information database focused on UK and Ireland, offering highly structured company and related data for both private and quoted companies, and the ability for users to integrate their own data and comments.
This review:
- Introduces company Bureau van Dijk and its products including Fame and flagship global database, Orbis
- Outlines the product's key advantages and value drivers, including credit control and compliance
- Looks at integration with internal processes and data sources
- Examines the sources and content of this database which currently holds records for over 9 million companies, including 2 million companies in detailed format
- Looks at the breadth and depth of company data coverage, including financials, subsidiaries and related news information
- Puts the new user interface to the test, including search options and customisation of screen display and outputs
- Covers pricing
- Looks at recent developments and future product plans
- Discusses the competitor landscape, including OneSource from Avention, DueDil and D&B.
Reviewed by Chris Porter
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Claire Laybats
Head of Commercial Development
claire.laybats@jinfo.com
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