IHS completes two acquisitions; launches aviation newsletter.IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS , Inc. (Englewood, CO), a provider of technical information, solutions and services for the energy, aerospace, construction, electronics and automotive industries Automotive Industries, Ltd. (Hebrew: תעשיות רכב נצרת עלית, תע"ר through its Energy and Engineering segments, has completed two separate acquisitions, including GeoPlus Corp. (Tulsa, OK) and Construction Research Communications (CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) An error checking technique used to ensure the accuracy of transmitting digital data. The transmitted messages are divided into predetermined lengths which, used as dividends, are divided by a fixed divisor. ) Ltd. (Peterborough, UK). The combined purchase price of the two businesses was approximately $47 million, paid from existing cash on hand. GeoPlus Corp. has a PC-based software brand, PETRA, a platform used by oil and gas companies to analyze subsurface data from existing oil and gas wells. IHS said the purchase of GeoPlus will enhance its decision support tools for its oil and gas customers who analyze information in exploration and production databases. CRC was created by Building Research Establishment (BRE (Business Rules Engine) Software that automates policies and procedures within an organization, whether legal, internal or operational. The use of a rules engine (BRE) requires placing the company rules in an external repository that can be easily reviewed rather than ; Garston, UK) and Emap Construct (London) to deliver a variety of BRE products relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the construction industry, with coverage of issues ranging from the environment to materials to tire safety. HIS said the acquisitions enhance its core capabilities and add value for its customers in the energy and construction industries worldwide. HIS provides standards and compliance information, product specifications and suppliers, seminars, research and newsletters for its six main markets. Also, in April, HIS launched "aerospace and Aviation Industry Trends" newsletter, a monthly that is designed to be a source for aerospace and aviation standards and specifications. Editorial includes coverage of such topics as air transport, standards audits, harmonization har·mo·nize v. har·mo·nized, har·mo·niz·ing, har·mo·niz·es v.tr. 1. To bring or come into agreement or harmony. See Synonyms at agree. 2. Music To provide harmony for (a melody). , noise reduction, the F-35 project, GPA-related standards and safety. |
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