Established in 1908, Universal Information Services provides news monitoring, research and media analysis services. It utilizes a live network of broadcast monitoring devices to capture news from more than 170 cities in the United States and Canada, as well as over 25 foreign countries. Universal Information Services offers an interface to monitor online news sources and forums, corporate Web sites, information portals and blogs. It also provides backsearching capabilities for previously published information. Universal Information Services offers construction leads, project information, bid notices and bond issues to the construction industry. It delivers information through various mediums, including facsimile machines, e-mail and the U.S. Postal Service. The company serves government agencies, public relations firms and sales representatives. Universal Information Services is located in Omaha, Neb.