TransUnion recently announced that it acquired the last independently owned segment of its credit database. This acquisition makes TransUnion the first and only national credit reporting company to own its entire credit database, giving it total control over the quality, quantity and types of data housed in its system. Historically, the U.S. credit reporting system was built on the model of independent credit bureaus owning data files housed on the nationwide credit reporting networks. "Acquiring these last remaining data files completes TransUnion's infrastructure goal of owning all of the TransUnion database assets," said William Stockdale, vice president of TransUnion's Data Acquisition Services. "We can now leverage our entire database to deliver enhancements, better insights and innovative solutions to our customers, helping them make better business decisions."Developed by TransUnion, the TransUnion database was the first online information storage and retrieval data-processing system to serve credit grantors nationwide.

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TransUnion is a global leader in credit and information management. The company creates advantages for millions of people around the world by gathering, analyzing and delivering information. For businesses, TransUnion helps improve efficiency, manage risk, reduce costs and increase revenue by delivering comprehensive data and advanced analytics and decisioning. For consumers, TransUnion provides the tools, resources and education to help manage their credit health and achieve their financial goals. Through these and other efforts, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies worldwide. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Chicago, TransUnion employs more than 4,000 employees in more than 30 countries on six continents.For more information please visit http://www.transunion.com/business.