Computerworld Distinguishes TransUnion Executive as Premier

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Computerworld Distinguishes TransUnion Executive as Premier 100 Technology Leader

CHICAGO, IL --(Marketwired - December 13, 2016) - TransUnion ( NYSE : TRU ) today announced that IDG's Computerworld has recognized TransUnion's Chief Information and Technology Officer, Mohit Kapoor, as a 2017 Premier 100 Technology Leader. This year's Premier 100 awards spotlight executives who demonstrate exceptional technology leadership and innovative approaches to business challenges.

"TransUnion provides the most robust, actionable content to consumers and businesses around the world, and this is possible because technology is a strategic enabler and innovation is at the core of our business," said Jim Peck, CEO of TransUnion. "Our global technology team plays a critical role that has driven the development of innovative, new and exciting solutions for both our business partners and consumers. We are thrilled that Computerworld has named Mohit a Premier 100 Technology Leader, and believe this award also recognizes the achievements of the hundreds of TransUnion global technology associates around the world."

As Chief Information and Technology Officer at TransUnion, Mohit Kapoor leads TransUnion's technology development, integrating deep analytics to drive operational efficiencies, create new products and expand market opportunities for the company and its customers. His team helps deliver technology-driven innovations that effectively enable TransUnion's business objectives, increasing speed of innovation, return on data assets and business continuity, while creating significant financial value. These innovations gave birth to Prama, a transformative new analytics environment that arms financial institutions with actionable and defendable insights.

"The Premier 100 awards program highlights the exceptional work of an elite group of IT executives who are leading their organizations through times of unprecedented change. They are using technology to drive high-stakes business projects and create dynamic growth in their organizations," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "These 100 men and women are not only strategic business thinkers, but also team leaders who recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining the brightest talent to enable digital transformation and harness the opportunities of cloud, big data, mobile and social. We're pleased to recognize their leadership and honor their achievements."

The Premier 100 awards ceremony will be one of the highlights of the AGENDA17 Conference held March 20 - 22, 2017, at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The Conference, to be attended by more than 300 influential business and senior IT executives, will focus on building the digital business. (More information available at AGENDA17, www.agendaconference.com .)

About the Premier 100 Technology Leadership Awards The Premier 100 program was created in 2000 to spotlight individuals who have had a positive impact on their organizations through technology. These are individuals who manage internal IT organizations, mentor and motivate their IT teams and business colleagues, create a positive work environment, envision innovative solutions to business challenges and effectively manage and execute IT strategies. Each year, nominees are invited to complete a questionnaire that addresses a number of topics, including their background and experience and their attitude toward risk and innovation. Using Computerworld's IT Leader Index, which is a measurement of how closely an individual matches our definition of the IT Leader, we analyze the data. Each year, 100 honorees are selected to receive this life-time recognition award. Information on previous honorees can be viewed at: www.computerworld.com/s/article/9065479/Premier_100_IT_Leaders

About TransUnion ( NYSE : TRU )Information is a powerful thing. At TransUnion, we realize that. We are dedicated to finding innovative ways information can be used to help individuals make better and smarter decisions. We help uncover unique stories, trends and insights behind each data point, using historical information as well as alternative data sources. This allows a variety of markets and businesses to better manage risk and consumers to better manage their credit, personal information and identity. Today, TransUnion has a global presence in more than 30 countries and a leading presence in several international markets across North America, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Through the power of information, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies and families and safer communities worldwide.

About Computerworld Computerworld from IDG is the leading technology media brand helping senior IT, business decision-makers and key influencers navigate change with effective business strategy. As the voice of business technology, Computerworld enables the IT value chain with unique editorial coverage from setting strategies to deriving value. Computerworld's award-winning website ( www.computerworld.com ), focused conference series, strategic marketing solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 7.1 million monthly page views (Omniture, January 2016 - June 2016 average) and was recognized in 2016 as a top website by ASBPE. Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of IDG. Company information is available at www.idgenterprise.com .

Contact Dave Blumberg TransUnion dblumberg@transunion.com 312-985-3059

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