Graydon Credits Thomson Directories With New Long-Term Deal

Graydon UK Limited, leading credit information provider in the UK and EU, has re-signed a deal with Thomson Directories that will allow Graydon access to extensive data on the Thomson Database of more than 2 million UK business listings.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005

Graydon UK Limited, leading credit information provider in the UK and EU, has re-signed a deal with Thomson Directories that will allow Graydon access to extensive data on the Thomson Database of more than 2 million UK business listings. This new agreement will extend the partnership between Graydon and Thomson to more than a decade and is the result of a tendering process involving rigorous testing of the data elements needed by Graydon for its commercial credit information and credit risk management solutions.

Chris Oatts, Head of Database Services at Graydon comments, "In order to provide our customers with the best credit information products and services, we continually evaluate the market for suitable data providers to enhance our offerings. Following stringent testing, we were satisfied that Thomson Directories can provide Graydon with the best quality and the depth of data for our needs. Coupled with our own proprietary data and unique processing techniques, Graydon can continue to offer accurate and detailed credit information on non-incorporated businesses"

Adds Gordon Skaljak, Head of Marketing for Graydon in the UK, "We are delighted that Thomson Directories data will continue to enrich our unincorporated database. Alongside Graydon’s UK limited companies database and extensive international networks, Graydon provides a one-stop comprehensive solution in terms of data volume, coverage and content. Thomson Directories have a well-earned reputation as a top player in the UK providing business information and data. This agreement will ensure that Graydon confidently ranks as one of the leading providers of commercial credit information in the UK over the long term. This long-term deal is an exciting opportunity for both parties, ultimately benefiting users of Graydon's online information service."

For Thomson Directories, the re-signing of this license is a significant endorsement of the quality and usability of their data.

"We are particularly pleased that Graydon has again chosen to use the Thomson Database," says Mary Whatley, Business Information Manager for Thomson Directories. "This level of confidence is a testament to the quality of our data, its accuracy and its reliability."

About Thomson Directories

More than 10,000 telephone calls are made every day to compile the Thomson Database which is sourced directly from the major telecommunications providers with additional information added by Thomson Directories. It is the accuracy of the data and its versatility that is forging a position for Thomson Directories as the key supplier of business data to many well-known and long established businesses which take advantage of the data it provides.

For additional information, http://www.thomsondirectories.com

About Graydon UK Limited

Graydon UK is one of the leading database information providers specialising in credit risk management. The company helps clients reduce the uncertainty of commercial risk by providing a high-quality package of credit scoring, credit rating and credit risk management services. Graydon provides access to credit information and reports on more than 60 million companies in more than 130 countries world-wide. The Graydon group is owned by Atradius, Coface and Euler Hermes, three of Europe's leading credit insurance organisations.

For additional information, http://www.graydon.co.uk

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