IHS and JANSON Join Forces to Deliver Strategic Market Analysis and Strategic Communications Solutions

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analysis, and JANSON Communications, Inc., a leading full service communications strategy and brand positioning firm, have joined forces to better serve the needs of the global aerospace and defense industries with integrated market analysis and enhanced market positioning.

“IHS Consulting draws on more than 110 years of security, aerospace and defense market intelligence from IHS Jane’s, combined with an unmatched combination of information, insight and expertise that spans a broad range of industries,” said Bill Edgar, managing director for aerospace and defense consulting, IHS. “The combined solutions from IHS and JANSON give customers in the international defense arena access to unique, strategic market analysis and positioning from two of the leading sources of aerospace and defense expertise.”

IHS and JANSON Communications now provide innovative, strategically and operationally relevant solutions with market-centric brand positioning and strategic communications, for unprecedented industry influence and global market reach in support of the defense, aerospace, security and IT markets. From competitive analysis and country-specific sales forecasting, to stakeholder dynamic messaging and fully integrated communication campaign execution, IHS and JANSON offer comprehensive support for global defense and security decision making and critical industry communications.

Unlike other communications strategy firms that serve multiple industries, JANSON offers a unique combination of creativity and understanding of the Department of Defense and its suppliers. “At a time of defense industry consolidation and transition, we put major emphasis on strategy and positioning,” said Janet Chihocky, founder of JANSON communications and a 19-year veteran of the aerospace and defense industry. “The combined solutions from IHS and JANSON will help clients maximize their business and or mission opportunities. IHS provides JANSON with accurate, actionable data and JANSON compliments this intelligence by creating successful communication strategies and campaigns to position their business capabilities successfully for serving the non-commercial market space.”

For more information about aerospace and defense consulting solutions from IHS and JANSON Communications, please visit http://www.janes.com/products/janes/consulting.aspx or contact Bill Edgar at bill.edgar@ihs.com or +1 703 235 2425.

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About IHS (www.ihs.com)
IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape, including energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost. Businesses and governments around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS employs more than 5,100 people in more than 30 countries around the world.

About JANSON (www.jansoncom.com)
JANSON Communications is a full‐service strategic communications firm focused on supporting the defense, aerospace and government technology sectors. The company is based in Virginia and specializes in strategy, branding and communications programs.

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