Frequently Asked Questions
What does IHS Jane’s do?
IHS Jane’s provides a wide range of products and services. For an outline of the company’s main capability areas see our company overview or click below for specific details on our range of client solutions –
Who owns IHS Jane’s?
IHS Jane’s is a brand of IHS (Global) Limited which is wholly owned by IHS, Inc. The business operates as an impartial services provider, independent from government or commercial interests.
Who are IHS Jane’s clients?
IHS Jane’s is trusted by clients from more than 180 countries worldwide, ranging from governments and intelligence agencies, to commercial organisations and professional associations.
What is open source information?
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) involves collecting information from open sources and analysing it to produce usable intelligence. In the Intelligence Community, the term "open" refers to overt, publicly available sources (as opposed to covert or classified sources). OSINT includes a wide variety of information and sources, for example –
- Media - newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and computer-based information.
- Public data - government reports, official data such as budgets and demographics, hearings, legislative debates, press conferences, speeches, contract awards.
- Professional and academic - conferences, symposia, professional associations, academic papers, and subject matter experts.
Why are we called IHS Jane’s?
The name comes from the man who founded the company. See IHS Jane’s History
How can I find out if IHS Jane’s can provide the intelligence I need?
For an outline of what each IHS Jane’s Intelligence Solution covers visit our Products area.
IHS Jane’s can assist you in identifying the solution that best meets your individual requirements, whether your needs are for intelligence or consultancy.
Please contact us to find the best solution for you.
How can I get a job at IHS Jane’s?
Current IHS Jane’s vacancies can be viewed via our Careers section.