CRIF launches AI agent for instant access to business data in Asia
CRIF has launched an AI agent designed specifically for the business information sector, offering a conversational interface for analysing and accessing company data and analytics.
The new CRIF AI Agent enables businesses and professionals to interact with business reports and data using natural language queries. With this functionality, users can obtain precise answers and insights in a matter of seconds, without relying on traditional methods such as waiting for email responses, navigating complex search interfaces, or reading through extensive PDF documents.
The company states that the AI agent is built with robust guardrails to ensure accuracy, verification, and security in delivered responses. The agent sources all information exclusively from CRIF's validated data blocks, aiming to enhance reliability for companies performing tasks like prospecting, due diligence, or in-depth research.
According to CRIF, the introduction of the AI agent addresses the need for rapid, secure data-driven decision-making within organisations. By automating data retrieval and the analysis of business information, the company claims the tool can accelerate risk assessment and improve operational efficiency.
Novi Rolastuti, Regional Head of Sales for Business Information Services, Asia at CRIF, commented on the launch:
"By launching the first AI agent in the business information industry, CRIF is not only pioneering new technology but also redefining how companies engage with data. Our AI agent empowers organisations to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions - while having full trust in the quality and accuracy of the responses delivered. In today's complex business environment, confidence in data matters just as much as speed, and that's exactly what we are delivering."
The development of this AI agent corresponds with broader industry trends towards agentic artificial intelligence, systems which can make autonomous decisions and continuously learn. According to the IBM APAC AI Outlook 2025, enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly investing in AI, with focus on automation, customer experience, and risk management. CRIF's AI agent is presented as a tool that automates previously manual processes in data retrieval and analysis, allowing staff to focus on strategic planning and business development.
The CRIF AI Agent incorporates several features, such as conversational discovery of business reports, 24/7 instant access via web and mobile platforms, and built-in intelligence that can suggest actionable insights. The inclusion of proprietary CRIF guardrails aims to reduce misleading or inaccurate responses by eliminating so-called "hallucinations" sometimes generated by language models and ensuring only validated, verified data is included in answers.
The company describes the agent as a digital co-pilot, interpreting user needs and delivering context-aware recommendations. The platform is currently embedded within CRIF's business information portals in Singapore and Indonesia, and there are plans to expand availability further within Asia by 2026.
To encourage adoption, CRIF is offering a two-week free trial of the AI agent to users in its initial launch markets. This trial is intended to demonstrate the tool's provision of immediate access to business data, reduced manual workloads, and improved service experience.
The introduction of the AI agent aligns with growing demand for digital transformation and automation in business information services across Asia. CRIF indicates that the deployment of the AI agent will continue to expand as organisations look for new solutions to drive efficiency and data confidence in a rapidly changing business environment.
