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Sales & Marketing

This is why data is your best team member

In this blog, experts from CM.com, WeTransfer, and Altares share how they use data as the engine of their commercial processes. From improving lead qualification to automating workflows, data makes the difference. By breaking down silos, streamlining systems, and making data-driven decisions, they achieve more results with less effort. Data is therefore not just supportive but an active team member that brings marketing and sales closer together, and closer to the customer.

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Compliance

SEPA 2.0 is coming: are you ready for the new European standard?

SEPA 2.0 is just around the corner, changing how your organization processes international payments. Are you ready to avoid errors, delays and compliance issues? Find out in this blog what the new European address standard means, why structured data is crucial, and how to smartly prepare your systems for November 2025. Take action now and benefit from faster, more secure payments later.

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Sales & Marketing

No-code: The essential mindset for modern marketing teams

No-code tools like Zapier and Make.com are gaining ground in marketing and sales, but success doesnโ€™t depend on the tools themselves. Itโ€™s about process thinking: recognizing frustrations, spotting opportunities, and automating smartly. Not everything needs to be automatic; valuable solutions are simple, transparent, and scalable. No-code doesnโ€™t require an IT degree but vision, curiosity, and room to experiment. This also lays the foundation for AI integration. Start small, think big, and let people make the difference.

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Credit Risk Management

New NACE code in Belgium: what can you expect?

Starting in 2025, Belgium is changing its NACE code, which may also affect Dutch companies with Belgian customers. This update may cause shifts in data and risk profiles, with possible consequences for customer segmentation, reporting and systems such as CRM and ERP. Therefore, it is smart to check your processes and data sources now and adjust them where necessary.

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Master Data Management

From AI FOMO to smart sales: why good data and MDM are crucial

AI can take sales and marketing to the next level, but only if the underlying data is correct. Without reliable, up-to-date, and integrated customer data, AI has no impact and leads to inefficiency and wrong decisions. Master Data Management (MDM) is crucial for this reason: it provides a complete customer view and ensures data cleanliness, integration, and insight. With the right data infrastructure, AI becomes truly valuable, for example through smart lead scoring.

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Compliance

Preparing for the AMLA: Four steps to a watertight AML framework

The arrival of the European AMLA calls for a future-proof anti-money laundering policy. This blog provides a practical four-step plan to strengthen your AML framework: map out your current processes, centralize UBO and PEP profiles, automate risk classification, and ensure continuous improvement.

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Credit Risk Management

Navigating change: what the new SBC codes mean for your organization

Starting September 1, 2025, CBS will adjust the classification of SBC codes to better reflect the modern economy. Sectors such as fintech, platform companies and sustainable initiatives will therefore be given an appropriate place in the classification. Among other things, this change affects your data setup, risk assessments and systems. Proper preparation prevents mistakes, delays and incorrect insights.

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Master Data Management

From noise to wisdom: How data leads to better decisions

In the information age, it is difficult to distinguish truth from noise. The DIKW hierarchy (data, information, knowledge, wisdom) helps companies turn data into strategic insights. It starts with filtering noise: unfounded opinions and misleading figures. Next comes data verification and context, leading to knowledge that drives better decisions. Organizations that consciously go through these steps gain a competitive edge in the market. How well is data in your organization transformed into true wisdom?

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Sales & Marketing

How to use data for storytelling in marketing campaigns

Data storytelling is the key to successful marketing campaigns. Integrating data from different sources creates powerful stories that resonate with your target audience. Combining data analysis and creativity creates campaigns that are both informed and inspiring. Discover how you can use smart data analysis and technology, such as AI and machine learning, to optimize your marketing strategy and build lasting customer relationships.

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Master Data Management

Integrated customer management enhances the efficiency of CRM administration

A small typo in customer data can lead to a lot of extra work. Many companies still struggle with fragmented systems, which causes inefficiency and errors. Integrated customer management offers the solution. By linking CRM systems to other tools, a unified customer view is created, reducing administrative burden and improving the customer experience. Discover how smart integrations increase efficiency, ensure data integrity, and enhance the strategic value of customer information.

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Sales & Marketing

How to use integrations to shift from a traditional to an innovative sales approach - Altares

The sales world is changing rapidly. Traditional methods no longer meet customer expectations, but the shift to innovative sales raises questions. How do you maintain the personal touch while leveraging data and technology? Smart integrations serve as the bridge between tradition and innovation. They enable faster processes, better customer insights, and more efficient sales. Learn how you can future-proof your sales strategy.

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Compliance

The Impact of GDPR on business data management

GDPR is more than just a legal obligation โ€“ it affects all business processes that work with data. Poor compliance can lead to hefty fines, data loss, and damage to customer trust. But a well-implemented GDPR policy actually offers opportunities: better data quality, more efficient processes, and stronger customer relationships. In this article, discover practical best practices to stay GDPR-compliant without hindering your growth.

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