[Newsletter Cristal]: March Edition
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[Newsletter Cristal]: March Edition

Published 27/03/2024

CRISTAL GROUP INTERNATIONAL USA 

At Cristal Group International USA, located in the heart of Miami, we pride ourselves on turning a simple name into a wealth of information. Through our specialized services in Credit Reporting, Business Intelligence and Compliance, we equip our clients with the tools needed to confidently navigate the complex international business landscape.

CRISTAL GROUP INTERNATIONAL AFRICA

“Cristal Group International Africa positions itself at the forefront of data analysis by structuring those data to optimize work processes (…). Our expertise continues to develop in the Fintech sector, where we offer tailor-made studies to support innovative companies in their growth (…).
Although based in Africa (Ivory Coast), our proficiency and collaborations extend primarily outside these borders, reflecting our ability to serve innovative businesses on a global scale (…)”.

–   Mrs. Lika Doukoure
Managing Director – Cristal Group International Africa

“At Cristal Group International, with more than 25 years of expertise in data collection and analysis, we understand the crucial importance of complete and reliable information (…). This is why we strategically integrate OSINT (Open Source INTelligence) and HUMINT (HUMan INTelligence) information sources to enrich the quality of our reports (…). Our approach is based on the synergy between the vast expanse of publicly available data and the unique insight that only human contact can provide (…).

Thanks to our global network of experts, present across the globe (Asia, Africa, Americas, Caribbean), and our team, we are able to conduct in-depth investigations and provide our clients with tailor-made analyzes (…). The alliance of OSINTand HUMINT is at the heart of our approach, guaranteeing reports of unparalleled richness and precision, to inform our clients’ most strategic decisions(…)“.

–   Word of Cristal Group International

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[1] International Credit Management Association (www.ictfworld.org)
[2] Business Information Industry Association (www.biia.com)

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