Experian is a global information services company that provides data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Experian operates in four main business areas: Credit Services, Decision Analytics, Marketing Services, and Consumer Services. The company provides credit reporting services to businesses and consumers, helping them to make informed decisions about credit and financial risk. Experian also provides data and analytics to help businesses manage risk, prevent fraud, and improve their marketing efforts. The company has operations in 45 countries and serves clients in more than 100 countries.