Political Data Mining Tools Widely Deployed as Elections Near

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  Aristotle International announces today that its patent application on the company's innovative political data mining technology received an International Search Report and Written Opinion that was favorable in all respects. This significant advancement of the application indicates that the claims are novel, possess an inventive step, have industrial applicability, and meet the criteria for patentability under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) guidelines.

The political technology powerhouse known for pioneering the use of computers, databases and online fundraising in politics, filed for the patent protection of its unique data-mining technology on February 21, 2010 to protect what it describes as the most powerful political data mining tool and campaign software.

"This patent application is just one piece of what has and will continue to change the political campaign world," said John Aristotle Phillips, CEO of Aristotle. "The experts on our team have been working around the clock to design the most sophisticated suite of political technology, data, compliance services the political industry has ever seen.  The 2012 elections are heating up; our goal is to give our clients every tool often unimaginable to run an effective, seamless, ground-breaking campaign. Our technology puts the exact information campaigns need right at their fingertips."

The company filed for patent The patent application is entitled: Integration of Voter and Contributor Data into Political Software and Compliance Systems for Purposes of Solicitation, Compliance, Vetting and Calls to Action.  

The patent covers proprietary technology that enables users to access, mine and harness contribution disclosure records in a manner consistent with the law and for compliance purposes. Aristotle's platform incorporates detailed state contributor and voter lists with highly accurate consumer databases to illuminate exactly how much a donor has given, how much they can give, and to suggest the maximum they might agree to contribute where allowed by law.

The tool will prove invaluable to fundraising professionals. While Aristotle's technology delivers significant advantage in terms of solicitation, the software was designed to allow campaigns to comply with Federal Election Commission restrictions and state laws impacting campaigns and contributor databases. Breakthrough features show a supporter's employer and occupation, as well as age and family member names, if this information is not already known. This can also significantly aid the campaign in satisfying 'best efforts' provisions that are required of all federal political committee treasurers.

"We're already the only company that offers a 100% FEC Compliance guarantee, and this technology makes it even easier to maximize the effectiveness of your campaign operations.(1) It's this level of sophistication that makes it possible for campaign operatives to stop wasting their time and focus solely on the most important thing in politics: winning."

About 360°
At its heart, Aristotle 360° is a data management tool for Political Campaigns, PACs, and grassroots organizations.  With 360° you can store contribution data and volunteer records, manage and engage your donor/support database, develop info-bases on your most important allies and competitors, oversee campaign operations, direct constituent outreach and GOTV activity – all in real-time within an easily accessible, user-customizable Web-based interface.  360° builds upon the long tradition of Aristotle's award winning Campaign Manager and PAC Manager software, but introduces several new features to enhance campaign productivity, performance and persuasion.  http://www.aristotle.com/content/view/28/62/

About Aristotle
Aristotle is recognized as a global pioneer in political technology, providing indispensable tools to those who seek to use the Democratic process to influence decisions at the ballot box. Every occupant of the White House — Democrat and Republican — for more than 25 years has been an Aristotle customer, as are most U.S. Senators, most members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democratic and Republican state party organizations. For information about career opportunities or for client inquiries, go to www.aristotle.com.

(1)  Any information copied, or otherwise obtained, from any FEC contributor report or statement, or any copy, reproduction, or publication thereof may not be sold or used by any person for the purpose of soliciting contributions or for any commercial purpose, except that the name and address of any political committee may be used to solicit contributions from such committees.

There  is no increased fee for inclusion or per record usage of such data in 360, and Aristotle's  FEC contributor  data look-up feature also is  available  at no charge on Aristotle's website at www.Aristotle.com.

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