DnB Logo 200Dun & Bradstreet announced the launch of D&B Revenue Advisor.   The offering will give state and local tax and revenue agencies access to Dun & Bradstreet’s proprietary data and analytics through Information Builders’ easy-to-use WebFOCUS dashboard, allowing customers to achieve greater insight through complete, accurate and current commercial taxpayer information.

Providing agencies with a 360-degree view of the commercial taxpayer universe, the solution will help Dun & Bradstreet and Information Builders customers optimize tax, discovery, audit and collections processes. This innovative service builds on Dun & Bradstreet’s strategy to enable customers through the modern delivery of its content – data, analytics and insight.

“In an era of shrinking tax receipts and reduced budgets, this is a vital tool for maximizing efficiency and revenues,” said Laura Kelly, Chief Product Officer, Dun & Bradstreet.  “Partnering with Information Builders lets us provide customers with world-class data and scores through one comprehensive BI solution, generating greater insight into the agency’s taxpayer universe.”

Designed to integrate an agency’s internal information with Dun & Bradstreet’s commercial data and risk scores, D&B Revenue Advisor is equipped to produce an added layer of intelligence that can be used to effectively calculate and manage collection efforts.

“Our data intensive environment demands that all stakeholders are equipped with the necessary tools for making data-driven decisions, regardless of function,” said Gerald Cohen, President and CEO, Information Builders. “Information Builders has always strived to help organizations meet this need and maximize the value of their information by deploying BI capabilities to a wide array of audiences.  By collaborating with D&B, we’re enabling key government groups to analyze information to optimize decision-making at every level.”

Source: Marketwatch.com