Janes and i2 announce strategic partnership to enhance decision advantage in military intelligence

Janes, the defence intelligence company, and i2 Group, the company that produces visual link analysis software for military intelligence, announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the reach of their combined data analysis environment. This collaboration will enable i2 to integrate Janes extensive data into its cutting-edge visualisation platform via a robust API integration, delivering unprecedented capabilities to all source analysts and other intelligence professionals.

The integration of Janes open-source defence intelligence into the i2 platform will give users access to intelligence data directly within their link analysis workflows, enabling a more accurate and timely understanding of the evolving threat landscape. Analysts can track and visualise complex networks of interest and assess potential threats more accurately, improving their ability to forecast and mitigate risks. This comprehensive approach allows the analyst to produce more complete and actionable intelligence, enabling decision makers to anticipate and counter potential threats effectively.

Specifically, users will not only save valuable time exploring and researching Janes content through the advanced query functions and visualisation tools integrated seamlessly within the i2 interface, but they will also have the ability to do so within the context of their broader data holdings. This will readily expose new associations on which all source analysts can pivot with confidence and speed.

A simple example: users operating within a NATO context could quickly develop an in-depth perspective on the threat posed by a particular unit or piece of equipment data from Janes. From there, users can immediately – and potentially automatically – pivot to a shared file or event matrix to expand their analysis, incorporating reports on the involvement or observation of that unit or equipment. This process can be executed against data at rest within the host systems and databases, minimising the risk of data duplication and reducing the associated data management overhead.

“We are excited to partner with i2 to enhance the capabilities available to the military intelligence community,” said Leendert Van Bochoven, chief commercial officer at Janes. “At Janes, serving customers by providing deeper intelligence on the battlefield is the core of what we do. This integration will empower our customers with the data and tools they need to excel in their mission-critical roles.”

Jamie Caffrey, executive vice-president at i2, added, “Our collaboration with Janes brings together the best of both worlds – unparalleled data access and advanced visual analytics technology. Together, we are equipping intelligence professionals with the tools they need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex security environment.”