Describe the nature of the relationship between Oracle and D&B?

D&B and Oracle have formed a strategic alliance to offer a solution that combines the specific strengths of both parties, D&B's global data content and Oracle Financials. The joint offering, D&B for Oracle Applications, seamlessly integrates D&B business information into Oracle Financials, enabling users to store up-to-date identification, demographic, risk/financial, and socioeconomic information on their vendors and customers. D&B information, which may be updated via batch and online access, is used for both strategic and tactical analyses and decision support.