Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) (NYSE: FICO) is a leading data analytics and decision management company that develops predictive models and software to help organizations make informed business decisions. Founded in 1956 by William “Bill” Fair and Earl Isaac, the company pioneered credit scoring with the introduction of its renowned FICO Score in 1981. Since its initial public offering in 1987, FICO has evolved into a global provider of analytic tools and consulting services designed to optimize risk management, fraud prevention, customer engagement and regulatory compliance.
At the core of FICO’s offerings is the FICO Score, a credit scoring model used by lenders to gauge consumer creditworthiness. Beyond credit scoring, FICO delivers a suite of decision management solutions including the FICO Decision Management Platform, which integrates predictive analytics, machine learning, and optimization to automate and enhance complex decision processes. The company also provides specialized applications such as Blaze Advisor for rules-based decisioning, FICO Falcon Fraud Manager to detect and deter fraud, and debt management tools to streamline collections and recovery operations.
FICO serves clients across a wide range of industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications and retail. Its solutions are deployed through flexible delivery models, offering cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) as well as on-premises software installations. This versatility enables organizations of all sizes to adapt FICO’s advanced analytics and decision management capabilities to their unique operational and regulatory requirements.
With a presence in more than 90 countries, FICO operates regional offices in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William “Bill” Lansing, who oversees a management team focused on driving innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital transformation. By combining domain expertise with cutting-edge technology, FICO continues to shape how businesses evaluate risk and unlock value from data.
