Creditinfo Hellas SA is the leading provider of credit and procurement risk management services in Greece. Creditinfo Hellas is the new look Alpha Mi, acquired with majority shareholding by Icelandic Creditinfo Group in March 2005, and known to the Greek market as Alpha Mi-Creditinfo. Alpha Mi was the first company established in the credit risk market segment in Greece in 1956, and this track record reinforces their expertise in credit risk management in Greece.
Credit Info Hellas has led the way by introducing the Greek market to
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Business credit reports in 1956
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Weekly reviews of credit and commercial information in 1961
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Direct telephone access to its databank in 1963
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Access to annual directories of uncovered cheques in 1979
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Access to annual directories of bankruptcies in 1987
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A range of monitoring services since 1989
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A Dun and Bradstreet rating since 2000
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An expert score developed for the Greek market in 2008, giving a powerful indication of creditworthiness
These milestones have been reached by using advanced technology and communication infrastructures, and investing in appropriate new technologies. This is evident in the change from contemporary telephone networks in 1961 through on line access via leased lines since 1994 to internet access since 1999.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2006 it entrenched its commitment to business intelligence and credit risk management to the Greek credit market and changed its name to Creditinfo Hellas SA. Becoming part of the dynamic Creditinfo Group has enabled Creditinfo Hellas to leverage the expertise, resources and solutions of a well established credit risk management group to partner with customers to provide best practice solutions and data-supported products for risk management across the credit lifecycle.
Together with Dun and Bradstreet, a partner since 1997, and access to a range of value add solutions in modelling and analytics, supported by specialist staff, Creditinfo Hellas is well placed to serve its customers in Greece and abroad.
Creditinfo SCHUFA’s 11 Group companies offer innovative solutions in risk management in Central and Eastern Europe, operating globally since 1997. They are well known for their expertise in establishing and managing both B2C and B2B credit bureaus, with vast experience in data and database management, technology and solutions. Their world class software centre in Prague and their analytics and consulting skills have enabled companies to profitably manage their customers throughout the credit lifecycle.