FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2012
Contact: James Davis or Kyle Downey
LexisNexis®
Named Official
Online Research Provider for 2012 GOP Convention
Hailed
as
"a pioneer at the intersection of technology and information"
by convention leaders
TAMPA, Fla. - LexisNexis, a
world leader in electronic research for business, government and legal
professionals, has been named "Official Online Research Provider" for
the 2012 Republican National Convention.
"LexisNexis has long been a pioneer at the intersection of technology
and information," said William Harris, CEO of the 2012 Republican
National Convention Committee on Arrangements. "LexisNexis is
relied on by business professionals, attorneys, government officials
and journalists alike for current state-of-the-art information
solutions. We're grateful for their participation."
Harris said that, in addition to giving the convention access to its
online services, LexisNexis will provide on-site research expertise,
assistance and resources for the convention planners and credentialed
media.
"We're honored to serve as the official online research provider
at the Republican National Convention. By making available the
largest and most comprehensive database of news and information, along
with our extensive research skills, LexisNexis has played an important
role-since our first on-site presence in 1984-in helping to inform and
educate the electorate," said Thomas Ogburn, LexisNexis vice president
and managing director for Business Insight Solutions.
About LexisNexis
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional is a leading global provider
of content and technology solutions that enable professionals in legal,
corporate, tax, government, academic and non-profit organizations to
make informed decisions and achieve better business outcomes. As a
digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business
information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. Today,
LexisNexis Legal & Professional harnesses leading-edge technology
and world-class content, to help professionals work in faster, easier
and more effective ways. Through close collaboration with its
customers, the company ensures organizations can leverage its solutions
to reduce risk, improve productivity, increase profitability and grow
their business. Part of Reed Elsevier Inc., LexisNexis Legal &
Professional serves customers in more than 100 countries with 10,000
employees worldwide.
About the 2012 Republican National
Convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa
Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012. Nearly 50,000 visitors are
expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including
delegates, alternate delegates, media and other guests. For more
information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, become part
of the virtual convention at
www.ConventionWithoutWalls.com,
visit
our website
www.GOPConvention2012.com and
check
out our official blog, Conventional Wisdom, at
www.gopconvention2012.com/blog/.
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