IN THIS ISSUE

1.   IHS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

2.   ANNOUNCING. . .   IHS WEB SEMINARS

3.   IHS PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES (NIBS)

4.   TIPS ON HOW TO ACCESS IHS ON THE NIBS WEBSITE WWW.WBDG.ORG

5.   VIS UPDATES

6.   NEW CAPABILITIES INCREASE THE POWER OF HAYSTACK

1. IHS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Check it out!   http://www.ihs.com

2. IHS PRODUCT WEB SEMINARS

IHS Web Seminars will demonstrate how IHS products and services provide the information and solutions required to reduce your time-to-market, achieve mission readiness, and favorably impact ROI.

Seminar: Increasing Productivity with IHS TechConnect
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. EST

RECORDING: http://www.ihs.com/engineering/seminars/1002techconnect.jsp

Seminar: How to Improve Process Efficiency with IHS Petrochemical Information Solutions
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. EST

RECORDING: View Now (WebEx format)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail notice with a 1-800 conference call number and the website address for your chosen seminar(s). Don't forget to forward this message to others in your organization that may find these seminars beneficial.

3. IHS PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES (NIBS) NEW WEBSITE

IHS has partnered with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in the launch of the institute's new website, Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). The website, which is found at www.wbdg.org, has been designed to provide a comprehensive source for essential information needed by the building community.

The web site integrates not only the specifications, standards and other criteria that currently reside on the Construction Criteria Base (CCB) website, but it also includes other information related to the unique "whole building" approach.

To read more about this partnership, visit http://www.ihs.com/engineering/press-releases/02nibs.jsp

4. TIPS ON HOW TO ACCESS IHS ON THE NIBS WEBSITE WWW.WBDG.ORG

1) NIBS has established links to individual standards available via IHS. An IHS logo in the left-hand column on the home page provides a direct link to information from IHS regarding model codes, standards, and information solutions for the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

2) IHS is listed as an affiliate under the Mandates/References section. Also under the Mandates/References section, users can access IHS information via:

• Model Building Codes link in the left-hand column. Clicking on this link leads users to a page from which to purchase the International Building Code from IHS.

• Non-Government Standards link in the left-hand column. Clicking on this link will result in a listing of AEC-related non-government standards available from IHS.

3) Clicking on any of the standards references throughout the WBDG website initiates a new browser window through which the user can purchase the individual document or login to the Specs & Standards database (if they have a subscription).

To learn more about AEC solutions and information available, visit http://www.ihs.com/industry/architecture-engineering-construction.jsp
or call 1-800-716-3447 (USA/Canada) or 1-303-397-2896 (Worldwide).

5. VEHICLE INFORMATION SERVICE (VIS) UPDATE

Aluminum Association Inc. documents are now available in VIS! The IHS Vehicle Information Service (VIS) is the Internet's leading source for automotive standards and technical information. It includes corporate, industry national, and international collections. Whether you're an OEM or a supplier, VIS provides an online, electronic information solution to support your QS9000, ISO 9000 and ISO TS 16949 certification registration requirements.

To find out more about VIS and IHS Automotive standards visit, http://www.ihs.com/products/standards/vis/index.jsp

or call 1-800-716-3447 (USA/Canada) or 1-303-397-2896 (Worldwide).

6. NEW CAPABILITIES INCREASE THE POWER OF HAYSTACK

Haystack Online for Windows, the world's most comprehensive parts and logistics management system, is now better than ever. The new capabilities include: added content and capabilities utilizing the latest technologies, custom output and reporting capabilities, and customizable interface functionality.

The following additional content is now available:

      •  Historical Parts and NSN Database

      •  Inventory Locator Services (ILS) Database 

Look for these new features:

      •  Customizable toolbars, shortcut menu bar and tiling option designed
          to reduce search time and promote easy viewing

      •  Increased cross-referencing between databases to yield better search results quickly

      •  Custom Database Groupings to allow for customization of search criteria

To learn more about how Haystack can help you reach new levels of efficiency, visit http://www.ihs.com/product-news/haystack.jsp
or contact IHS at 1-800-716-3447 (USA/Canada) or 1-303-397-2896 (Worldwide).

CUSTOMER SUPPORT - REAL PEOPLE - REAL SERVICE

Our team of knowledgeable specialists can help you maximize the value of your IHS products by assisting you with installation, usage, research and hardware/software issues. Contact IHS Customer Support whenever you need assistance with IHS products. We're here to help!

How to contact us:
Tel: 800-447-3352 (USA/Canada)
+1-303-397-2295 (Worldwide)
Fax: 303-397-2599
TDD: 303-754-4032
E-mail: custsvc@ihs.com
Web: http://www.ihs.com/support