Briefs

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2000

Enhanced Web mining capabilities, new algorithms and improved
scalability enable organizations to better analyze
Web data and increase profitability

E-businesses are bombarded daily with millions of pieces of
information about visitors to their Web sites. Even with traditional
data mining tools, deciphering this flood of data--and ultimately
turning it into more profitable customer relationships--is a daunting
task. Clementine 6.0, the latest version of the award-winning data
mining workbench from SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS), makes the task much
easier with techniques and data mining application templates designed
specifically for Web mining. Clementine 6.0 is now shipping.

"Everyone knows that vital information which can improve profitability
is buried in Web logs and online registrations," said Peter Caron,
SPSS senior marketing manager. "What everyone doesn't know is how to
reveal this information and turn it into cross-selling opportunities,
increased customer retention and more efficient use of Web
resources. The Web mining user guide, application templates and data
samples found in Clementine 6.0 provide a detailed road map which
businesses can follow to achieve these results.

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