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The confidence of Dutch entrepreneurs has risen for the first time since Q4 2024

Rotterdam, 17 February 2026 – Dutch business confidence has risen for the first time since Q4 2024, according to the Global Business Optimism Insights Q1 2026 report by Altares Dun & Bradstreet, which measures sentiment across 32 countries using five key indices.
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Dutch business confidence falls again, but confidence in the supply chain increases

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Updated Delinquency Score for Portugal

On November 21, 2025, Dun & Bradstreet will launch a revised Delinquency Score for Portugal. The update will help you identify payment risks even more effectively and make credit decisions with greater confidence. Read how the improved score works and what this means for your business.
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D&B Hoovers Release Notes: AI efficiency features

The latest update from D&B Hoovers takes prospecting to the next level with three smart AI features: SmartMail AI, SmartSearch AI, and Prospect Score. These tools help you find the right leads faster, write personalized messages, and identify your best prospects. Discover how these AI updates not only speed up your commercial processes, but also make them smarter.
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Altares Dun & Bradstreet twice in top 5 MT1000 2025

In 2025, Altares Dun & Bradstreet ranked twice in the top 5 of the MT1000. The company ranks third in Credit Management, Factoring, and Debt Collection, and fifth in Risk Management. Its customer focus, product leadership, and excellent execution are particularly highly regarded. Marco Nobel, Commercial Director, emphasizes that this success is the result of years of investment, collaboration with customers and partners, and the dedication of all teams at Altares.
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New Failure Score for companies in the U.S.

The Failure Score for the US has been updated. Using machine learning and more extensive data sources, the score now predicts even more accurately which companies are at risk of financial problems. The new version will be available via batch or API from October 31, 2025. Find out what this means for your portfolio.

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Almost 70% of Dutch BVs are linked via shares to another company in the Netherlands or internationally. More than 30% of Dutch BVs and NVs have a link to foreign companies. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the most complete and reliable source for insight into the Dutch and foreign relationships of your business partners, ranging from small unknown companies to the largest multinationals with thousands of branches. Read more.

An initial check when selecting a supplier is not sufficient. It is then important to make all changes in risks transparent and to monitor them. This keeps you informed exactly how the risks in your total supply chain are developing. Only with this information can you correctly assess all risks within your portfolio. Read more.

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