Aon's CSI Insider - November 2006
The Insider brings you new websites for research, examination and review. It also offers a fresh view into well utilized search tools for new context and content.
*** Info Industry ***
Submitted by: Marisol_Declet at aon.com
Public Data
Public data was formed in 1997 and is a public records database. PublicData.com purchases all of its data from various government entities (directly and indirectly) and is in no way subsidized by any government. The database covers Criminal searches by name and date of birth, Sex Offender registries by name, date of birth and by zip code, Civil Court by name, Voter registration by name and date of birth, Driver’s License information by name, date of birth or by driver license number, DMV by license plate or by VIN number, Professional License search by name, date of birth, license or by zip code, Federal and Secretary of State filings. The database is cost effective and can be used as a significant tool for investigators and researchers.
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Trans Union Vantage Data Solutions
http://www.vantagedatasolutions.com
This company offers a service that entails information for resident or employment purposes which include criminal and eviction data. Has access to the most complete set of criminal records and evictions data available. “Maintains over 200 million records in our exclusive database, including data from both corrections and courthouse sources.
“Common name” searches can produce tens, if not hundreds of results, which can create a drain on resources and lead to important results being missed. TransUnion Vantage Data offers a unique criminal categorization method, which will save your customers time, and maintain the integrity of their searches.”
*** Foreign Business ***
Submitted by: Sara_Higgins at aon.com
CCRS: China Company Research Services
The facility, located in Beijing, has exclusive researchers from the Sinotrust which is the first Chinese credit reporting agency. They have a relationship with the Chinese company registration authorities, along with experience in live company research. The company is still in the process of building a major database of Chinese companies.
You can purchase any level of company information from simple Registration Searches (confirming that a company is legally incorporated) to detailed and in-depth profiles. Your selections range from: corporate detail (including export license details), business operations, company history, strategic-political factors, international connections, financial status, rating and overall assessments. Along with the standard company information, quotes for marketing sales lists, by sector and/or province, and in-depth research and investigation of commercial issues such as investigation of individuals can be obtained. There is no fixed pricing for these types of investigation. Each project is quoted pricing after a full discussion of the clients needs.
In reviewing the sample reports provided on this site, it seems that there is quite a bit of information provided in the various reports. The full report document gives profiles on executives, finances of the company you’re looking at, corporate shareholder information, staff profiles, associates and affiliates, and a nicely written business summery and activity section. CCRS states that it’s information is 95% accurate on all levels.
*** NEWS ***
Topix
http://www.topix.net: Local news from around the world.
Search through 360,000 news articles from any zip code. Get the current or archived articles from any city or town across the country. Type in the zip you need to locate and get the articles you are looking for.
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Customer Resource Manager
CRM Today focuses on every business function - marketing, sales, human resources, technology etc. - And business sector - finance, retail, health, insurance, it, telecoms, Internet, call centers etc - in order to provide its members with information and knowledge that is indispensable in today's competitive business environment.
Scanning through its content, the listings are quite extensive. The news section has articles, research reports, and current updated business deals. The site was formed in 2001 and has about 18,000+ professional as associate members in over 84 country’s who gather information, write articles, and gather sources.
