Company History

SIS International is a midsize global market research and market intelligence firm known for its commitment to innovation and to the development of the market research industry for over 25 years.

1984

Strategic Intelligence Systems, Inc was founded on Madison Avenue by Ruth Stanat in New York City as a database market research company.

SIS received its first client, one of the largest banks in the US.

The company capitalized on offering monthly research reports to companies during this period of relatively scarce information on global markets.

1986

SIS became a founding member of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP).

1989

SIS transitioned to a custom market research agency.

1990

Founder Ruth Stanat published "The Intelligent Corporation" on effective strategic planning and building the intelligent corporate intelligence network.

The company begins its global network expansion.

1998

Founder Ruth Stanat published "Global Gold: Panning for Profits in Foreign Markets" and "Global Jumpstart."

2002

The company changed its logo to a light blue and silver globe.

2004

Founder Ruth Stanat was named a guru of the global economy, alongside Bill Gates and Peter Drucker.

2005

The company sponsored the publication of the first book on “China's Generation Y.”

2007

SIS adopted and trademarked its slogan "Navigate the Global Economy™". The company launched the Market Intelligence Journal for company analysts to discuss their insights and market research trends.

2009

SIS celebrated its 25th anniversary milestone during the peak of the “Great Recession”.

About

SIS International Research is a dynamic global Market Intelligence firm providing comprehensive market research services and strategic analysis of information. Founded in 1984, our company conducts Market Research, Business Intelligence and Competitive Intelligence for over 50 industries in over 120 countries. Along with its leading SIS International Custom Market Research Division, the company offers innovative products and services for companies doing business internationally with global market research media products and on-demand intelligence answering services.