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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., — November 29, 2004 — Information Handling Services Inc. (IHS – www.ihs.com), the leading international provider of content integration and decision support tools, technical standards, codes and product specifications, parts management and logistics solutions, today announced that Jeffrey R. Tarr has been named the new president and COO of the Engineering division of IHS Group, effective December 1, 2004. Tarr replaces Charles Picasso, who was recently appointed president and CEO of IHS Group.

“Jeff is a results-oriented executive in the information services industry and will bring valuable insight and direction to IHS,” said Charles Picasso, president and CEO, IHS Group. “His proven record of guiding profitable growth, enabling teamwork, and focusing employees on a common goal is outstanding. We are very pleased to have a someone of Jeff's caliber leading this division.”

“I am delighted to be joining the IHS team with its 45-year heritage of serving customers worldwide,” commented Tarr. “The division is a world leader in providing engineering professionals with the critical information and content management solutions they need to get their jobs done. IHS has earned a solid reputation in the industry and with its customers, and is well positioned for growth. I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated employees to build an even stronger presence in the markets we serve.”

Jeff Tarr was previously Chairman and CEO of Hoover’s, a publicly traded business information service provider. Tarr joined Hoover’s in May 2001, leading the company to profitability and strong double-digit growth by redefining Hoover’s strategy, reducing costs and improving employee satisfaction. In March 2003, Tarr led the sale of Hoover’s to Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). Upon completion of the acquisition, he was retained by D&B as president of the new subsidiary.

Tarr began his career with Bain & Company, a leading strategy consulting firm, based in its Paris office. Later, he was a vice president and general manager with U S WEST (now Qwest), where he served on the executive team of the corporation’s $1.5 billion revenue Yellow Pages publishing subsidiary (now known as Dex Media), and led the creation of the company’s leading internet yellow pages business. Tarr holds a BA in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford University. He has relocated to the Denver area with his family.

About IHS Group
IHS Group is a leading content provider of technical and business information solutions available on Internet, CD-ROM and hardcopy. With annual sales in excess of $400 million, its companies serve the vital information needs of customers across the world's technical and business sectors. IHS Group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide, including 1,500 in Colorado. IHS Group is one of Colorado's top-15 private companies and a top-50 Colorado private-sector employer. For additional information on IHS Group and its companies, visit www.ihsgroup.com.

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