50 Partners Raking In The Most Campaign Cash
In Partners We Trust
Nineteen current and former 2016 U.S. presidential contenders combined to spend $3.68 million with their top 50 solution providers through the end of January, according to a CRN analysis of filings with the U.S. Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
Many campaigns started by looking in their own backyard for IT support, with six current and former governors in the race tapping a combined nine solution providers from their home states. Campaigns also leveraged the channel to scale up for the early contests, with six of the top 50 partners hailing from early primary states Iowa, South Carolina and Nevada.
California and the Virginia-Maryland-Washington, D.C., area were the most popular locations for partners supporting the presidential campaigns, with seven and eight in those locations, respectively, in the top 50.
Read on to learn which partners have brought in the most dough from presidential campaigns.
Honorable Mention: Ingram Micro
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $1,759
Candidates Using: Ben Carson (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Purchase
Carson's campaign spent the entire sum with the Irvine, Calif.-based distributor July 22.
Ingram Micro is a broadline IT distributor with revenue in excess of $46 billion that's slated to become part of Hainan, China-based HNA Group. The company works closely with vendors such as HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Apple and Cisco, with offerings spanning a multitude of product areas including PCs, data center and networking.
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon from Baltimore, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015.
50. Nautilusnet.com
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $1,987
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment
Clinton's campaign made two purchases of $993.50 each on July 13 and July 16 from Nautilusnet.com.
Nautilusnet.com is a Seattle-based value-added reseller providing server, networking and storage equipment across the health-care, education, legal and public sector verticals. The company works closely with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP Inc. and EMC for hardware, and Microsoft for software and licensing.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
49. Synnex
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $1,992
Candidates Using: Ben Carson (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Purchase
Carson's campaign made purchases of $1,859 and $133 from the Fremont, Calif.-based distributor July 22.
Synnex is a large broadline IT distributor with operations in North America and Japan and revenue in excess of $13 billion. The company works closely with vendors such as HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo, with offerings spanning a variety of product areas including data center, software and networking.
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon from Baltimore, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015.
48. Vervemail
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $2,078
Candidates Using: Jeb Bush (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Subscription
Bush's campaign made purchases of $365 and $1,713 from Vervemail on Oct. 9 and Dec. 9, respectively.
Vervemail is a Las Vegas-based independent software vendor focused on testing, automation and managed account services. The company works closely with vendors such Salesforce, Pivotal Veracity and Omniture.
Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015. He dropped out of the race Feb. 20 after the South Carolina primary.
47. Micro Center
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $2,495
Candidates Using: Ben Carson (R), Ted Cruz (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Purchase
Carson's campaign spent $657 with Micro Center on March 9 and $864 on March 12, while Cruz's campaign spent $974 with the company on Oct. 7.
Micro Center is a Fairfax, Va.-based direct market reseller offering PC, networking, software and accessory equipment. The company works closely with vendors such as Acer, Lenovo, Dell and Intel.
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon from Baltimore, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015. Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas since 2013, announced a Republican bid for president in March 2015.
46. Double Eagle
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $2,706
Candidates Using: Lindsay Graham (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Installation
Graham's campaign spent the entire sum with the Manassas, Va.-based value added reseller July 1.
Double Eagle is focused on business phone systems, voice and data cabling, voice over IP, and installation, relocation and maintenance. The company works closely with Avaya, Nortel and Panasonic.
Graham, a U.S. senator from South Carolina since 2003, announced a Republican bid for president in May 2015. Graham ended his presidential campaign Dec. 21.
45. Beltway Office Solutions
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $2,783
Candidates Using: Martin O'Malley (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Rental
O'Malley's campaign spent $350 with Beltway Office Solutions in June, $342 in July, $466 in September, $898 in October, $273 in November, $327 in December and $127 in January.
Beltway Office Solutions is a Columbia, Md.-based reseller focused on copier sales and copier leasing. The company works closely with vendors such as HP Inc., Konica Minolta, Sharp and Microsoft.
O'Malley, a former two-term Maryland governor, launched a Democratic bid for president in May 2015. O'Malley suspended his campaign Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
44. 4YourBusiness Inc.
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $2,849
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment
Clinton's campaign spent $1,850 with 4YourBusiness Inc. on June 5 and an additional $999 on July 17.
The Hayward, Calif.-based direct market reseller carries everything from servers and hard drives to storage controllers and network cards. 4YourBusiness works closely with Dell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetApp, Cisco and EMC.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
43. JR Copier of Minnesota
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $3,121
Candidates Using: Bernie Sanders (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Office Supplies
Sanders' campaign spent the entire sum with the St. Paul, Minn.-based value-added reseller Dec. 4.
JR Copier of Minnesota carriers printers, copiers and toner and provides managed print services (MPS) to customers. The company works closely with vendors such as HP Inc., Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba and Xerox.
Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont since 2007, announced a Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
42. The Cellular Connection
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $3,188
Candidates Using: Ted Cruz (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Purchase
Cruz's campaign spent $975 with The Cellular Connection on Dec. 7 and $2,213 on Jan. 5.
The Cellular Connection is a Carmel, Ind.-based direct market reseller selling smartphones, tablets, cable TV, satellite dishes and Internet. It is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States.
Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas since 2013, announced a Republican bid for president in March 2015.
41. Echelon Business Services
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $3,706
Candidates Using: Mike Huckabee (R), Ted Cruz (R) and Jeb Bush (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Support, Server, Equipment Installation
Huckabee's campaign spent $2,783 with Echelon Business Services between June and September, Cruz's campaign spent $472 with Echelon in October and Bush's campaign spent $451 with Echelon in October.
The Urbandale, Iowa-based value-added reseller focuses on business phones, networking, security, servers, managed services and cloud services. Echelon works closely with vendors such as Lenovo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Intel.
Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, launched his second Republican presidential bid in May 2015 and dropped out Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus. Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas since 2013, announced a Republican bid for president in March 2015. Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015 and dropped out Feb. 20 after the South Carolina primary.
40. Carolina Business Equipment
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $3,774
Candidates Using: Lindsay Graham (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Equipment Rental
Graham's campaign spent $170 with Carolina Business Equipment each month between February and May, and $340 each month between June and January.
The Columbia, S.C.-based strategic service provider offers managed print and network services, system monitoring, document management and copier sales and leasing. Carolina Business Equipment works closely with vendors such as Sharp, Toshiba, Oki, Dell, Cisco, Lenovo, Datto and Carbonite.
Graham, a U.S. senator from South Carolina since 2003, announced a Republican bid for president in May 2015. Graham ended his presidential campaign on Dec. 21.
39. OnPoint Digital
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $5,375
Candidates Using: Scott Walker (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Digital Consulting
Walker's campaign spent $2,500 with OnPoint Digital on Aug. 7, $1,000 on Oct. 16 and $1,875 on Jan. 25.
The Savannah, Ga.-based strategic service provider focuses on online, mobile, social, integration and gamification technologies. OnPoint Digital works closely with vendors such as BlackBerry, Samsung and Sony.
Walker, the governor of Wisconsin since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in July 2015. Walker ended his presidential campaign Sept. 21.
38. Softmart
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $5,586
Candidates Using: Bernie Sanders (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Software
Sanders's campaign spent $277 monthly with Softmart in June, July, August, October and November; $738 in December; and $3,463 in January.
Software is a Downingtown, Pa.-based full-service solution provider and one of only a handful of U.S.-based Microsoft partners authorized to handle software volume licensing transactions. Softmart's offerings span the gamut, from hardware to cloud to Office 365, and the company works closely with vendors such as Microsoft, Symantec, VMware and Lenovo.
Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont since 2007, announced a Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
37. Sun Solutions
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $5,773
Candidates Using: Marco Rubio (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Office Supplies
Rubio's campaign spent $4,057 with Sun Solutions in October, $292 in November, $484 in December and $940 in January.
The West Columbia, S.C.-based marketing consultant focuses on online media, Web-to-print, brand identity, and commercial and digital printing.
Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida since 2011, launched his Republican presidential bid in April 2015.
36. Liberati Group
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $6,500
Candidates Using: Larry Lessig (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Social Media Strategy Services
Lessig's campaign spent $2,500 in August and $4,000 in September with the Liberati Group.
The Detroit-based marketing consultant specializes in digital training, custom websites, social media marketing and text message campaigns.
Lessig, a Harvard Law School professor, announced a Democratic bid for president in August 2015. Lessig suspended his presidential campaign Nov. 2.
35. Zendesk
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $6,901
Candidates Using: Ben Carson (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Software
Carson's campaign spent $834 with Zendesk in both August and September; $1,479 in October; and $1,251 each month in November, December and January.
The San Francisco-based professional service automation company offers ticketing, help desk, analytics, chat software, voice, embeddables and apps. Zendesk works closely with vendors such as Salesforce and Jira.
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon from Baltimore, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015.
34. Innovative Technology
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $7,012
Candidates Using: Martin O'Malley (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Hosting Services
O'Malley's campaign spent $5,618 with Innovative Technology in July; $332 in August; $212 each in September, November and January; and $425 in December.
The Baltimore-based strategic service provider focuses on customized equipment, security, data recovery, remote access, system optimization, server monitoring and Web hosting. Innovative Technology works with vendors such as Dell, Microsoft and Malwarebytes.
O'Malley, a former two-term Maryland governor, launched a Democratic bid for president in May 2015. O'Malley suspended his campaign Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
33. Standard Business Systems
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $7,378
Candidates Using: Mike Huckabee (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Copier/Printer
Huckabee's campaign spent $4,142 with Standard Business Systems in April, $233 in May, $874 in July, $474 in September, $1,135 in October, $657 in December and $95 in January.
The Little Rock, Ark.-based value-added reseller carries copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, toner and printing supplies. Standard Business Systems supports vendors such as Toshiba, Lexmark, Xerox, Docuware, Fujitsu and HP Inc.
Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, launched his second Republican presidential bid in May 2015. He dropped out Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
32. Complete Computing
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $7,584
Candidates Using: Mike Huckabee (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Services
Huckabee's campaign spent the entire sum with the Little Rock, Ark.-based strategic service provider June 16.
Complete Computing does everything from security, wireless, mobile and cloud to computer and network consulting, support services and training. The company works closely with vendors such as HP Inc., Dell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Cisco, Microsoft, Lenovo, IBM and Amazon Web Services.
Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, launched his second Republican presidential bid in May 2015. He dropped out Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
31. OmniTel Communications
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $8,453
Candidates Using: Donald Trump (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Phone Services
Trump's campaign spent the entire sum with the Nora Springs, Iowa-based telecom service provider Nov. 9.
OmniTel Communications provides Internet, television, telephone, wireless, security and computer services, as well as SmartHome integration. The company can set up, configure, connect and back up PCs and tablets.
Trump, a real estate developer and business personality, launched a Republican bid for the presidency in June 2015.
30. Adesys
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $9,839
Candidates Using: Scott Walker (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Technical Services
Walker's campaign spent $5,772 with Adesys on Aug. 19, $2,801 on Oct. 16 and $1,266 on Dec. 30.
The Fitchburg, Wisc.-based strategic service provider offers hardware and software sales, professional installations, managed services, around-the-clock support, Web design, software development and email hosting. Adesys works closely with Microsoft, HP Inc., APC, Cisco, SonicWall, Lenovo, VMware, Veeam, AWS and Axis Communications.
Walker, the governor of Wisconsin since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in July 2015. Walker ended his presidential campaign on Sept. 21.
29. Conscious Mobile
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $10,237
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment, Phone Services
Clinton's campaign spent $2,421 with Conscious Mobile in June, $4,378 in October and $3,439 in November.
The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based telecom service provider offers wireless communication services, mobile products, buyback and lease options, device security, used and refurbished mobile devices and custom analytics. The company works closely with vendors such as Apple, Samsung and LG.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
28. Capstone Works
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $10,992
Candidates Using: Rick Perry (R)
Purpose of Allocation: IT Support, Software Licensing
Perry's campaign spent $3,023 with Capstone Works in June, $3,854 in July and $4,116 in September.
The Cedar Park, Texas-based strategic service provider offers managed services, cloud computing services, security services, business communication and data services, hardware and software, and vertical practices focused around health care and law. Capstone Works deals closely with vendors such as Microsoft, Google and HP Inc.
Perry, a former Texas governor, launched a Republican presidential bid in June 2015. He dropped out of the race Sept. 11.
27. Airnet Group Inc.
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $11,288
Candidates Using: Chris Christie (R), Ted Cruz (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Phone Services
Christie's campaign spent $2,931 with Airnet Group in October, $3,187 in November, $1,568 in December and $1,806 in January, while Cruz's campaign spent $25 in November, $1,180 in December and $590 in January.
The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based strategic service provider offers cloud assessments, planning, migration and optimization, managed services and colocation services. Airnet Group is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider and a Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Partner.
Christie, the governor of New Jersey since 2010, launched a presidential bid in June 2015 and dropped out Feb. 10 after the New Hampshire primary. Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas since 2013, announced a Republican bid for president in March 2015.
26. Brand 2 Creative
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $12,519
Candidates Using: Jim Webb (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Website Services
Webb's campaign spent $1,987 with Brand 2 Creative on July 6, $8,197 on Aug. 5, $1,444 on Sept. 15 and $891 on Oct. 14.
The Princeton, N.J.-based marketing consultant specializes in Web development, social media marketing, graphic design, branding, event management and exhibition design.
Webb, a former U.S. senator from Virginia, launched his Democratic presidential run in July. Webb dropped out of the race Oct. 20.
25. WP Engine
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $12,920
Candidates Using: Martin O'Malley (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Web Hosting Services
O'Malley's campaign spent $600 in August, $5,920 in November and $3,200 in both December and January with WP Engine.
The Austin, Texas-based system integrator focuses on hosting, backup and firewall, and works primarily with WordPress.
O'Malley, a former two-term Maryland governor, launched a Democratic bid for president in May 2015. O'Malley suspended his campaign Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
24. Hartford Technology Rental
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $14,069
Candidates Using: Rand Paul (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Office Equipment Rental
Paul's campaign spent $2,056 with Hartford Technology Rental in July, $940 in August, $774 in September, $1,471 in October, $2,555 in November, $1,321 in December and $4,952 in January.
The Laurel, Md.-based company offers business continuity services, cloud computing, computer rentals, tablet rental, copier rentals, audio-visual rentals and Wi-Fi hot spot rental. Hartford Technology Rental works closely with vendors such as Apple, HP Inc. and Lenovo.
Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in April 2015. He suspended his campaign Feb. 3 after the Iowa caucus.
23. Intuitive Reason
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $14,438
Candidates Using: Scott Walker (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Technical Services
Walker's campaign spent $4,250 on Nov. 12, $5,000 on Dec. 30 and $5,188 on Jan. 25 with Intuitive Reason.
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based custom system builder specializes in constructing Web-based applications and e-commerce platforms, conducting code and design reviews, and consulting around existing applications. Intuitive Reason works closely with vendors such as Salesforce, Magento, PHP and Drupal.
Walker, the governor of Wisconsin since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in July 2015. Walker ended his presidential campaign Sept. 21.
22. Castle Strategies
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $14,482
Candidates Using: Rick Santorum (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Technology Consulting
Santorum's campaign spent $6,557 with Castle Strategies in June and $8,025 in July.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based marketing consultancy specializes in web design, online fundraising, targeted advertising, content management and brand development.
Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, launched his second Republican presidential bid in May 2015. Santorum suspended his campaign Feb. 3 after the Iowa caucus.
21. Newegg Inc.
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $14,971
Candidates Using: Bernie Sanders (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment, Office Supplies
Sanders' campaign spent $3,834 with Newegg in June, $3,403 in July, $1,360 in August, $1,414 in September and $4,959 in December.
The Whittier, Calif.-based direct market reseller specializes in PCs, tablets, components, storage devices, smartphones, networks, security devices, printers, telecom equipment, software and services. Newegg works closely with vendors such as Panasonic, Lenovo, Samsung, Dell, Microsoft, Asus and Linksys.
Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, announced his Democratic presidential bid in April.
20. New Signature
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $15,150
Candidates Using: Jeb Bush (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Internet Consulting
Bush's campaign spent $7,450 with New Signature on July 13, $6,150 on Aug. 5, $1,250 on Sept. 8 and $300 on Oct. 6.
The Washington, D.C.-based strategic service provider is a two-time Microsoft U.S. Partner of the Year and specializes in cloud computing, infrastructure technologies, IT services and support, Web design and development, managed services and Microsoft training.
Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015. He dropped out of the race Feb. 20 after the South Carolina primary.
19. Souren Communications
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $15,530
Candidates Using: Chris Christie (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Support, Web Services
Christie's campaign spent $3,372 with Souren Communications on July 20, $8,776 on Aug. 13, $2,561 on Oct. 8 and $821 on Jan. 7.
The New Providence, N.J.-based marketing consultant specializes in domain registration, hosting and email, website design and layout, WordPress websites, content development and editing, search engine optimization, ongoing updates and maintenance, and WordPress training and workshops.
Christie, the governor of New Jersey since 2010, launched a presidential bid in June 2015. He dropped out Feb. 10 after the New Hampshire primary.
18. Trilogy Interactive
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $17,503
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Data Services
Clinton's campaign spent $11,526 with Trilogy Interactive in June, $2,090 in July, $1,902 in August, $1,367 in October and $618 in November.
The Mountain View, Calif.-based marketing consultancy specializes in data management, email deliverability, mobile development, custom application and database development, managed hosting and website monitoring, CRM implementation and integration, and CMS implementation.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
17. BCN Telecom
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $22,763
Candidates Using: Chris Christie (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Phone Services
Christie's campaign spent $4,253 with BCN Telecom in August, $4,225 in September, $3,567 in October, $7,152 in November and $3,565 in January.
The Morristown, N.J.-based telecom service provider specializes in voice, data and IP access, wireless, cloud and managed telecom services. BCN Telecom works closely with vendors such as AT&T, Cablevision, CenturyLink, Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox, EarthLink, Frontier, Level 3 Communications, Sprint Nextel, Time Warner Cable and Verizon Business.
Christie, the governor of New Jersey since 2010, launched a presidential bid in June 2015. He dropped out Feb. 10 after the New Hampshire primary.
16. GadellNet Consulting
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $25,993
Candidates Using: Scott Walker (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Technical Services
Walker's campaign spent $3,200 with GadellNet Consulting in July, $10,207 in August and $12,586 in September.
The St. Louis-based strategic service provider specializes in managed services, development, professional services, consulting, Office 365 migration, cloud computing, telephony, Web application development, mobile development, Software-as-a-Service and business process automation. GadellNet works closely with vendors such as Cisco, HP Inc., VMware, Lenovo, Dell, Microsoft, Citrix, APC and Meraki.
Walker, the governor of Wisconsin since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in July 2015. Walker ended his presidential campaign Sept. 21.
15. S.J. Rollins Technologies
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $26,524
Candidates Using: Carly Fiorina (R)
Purpose of Allocation: IT Consulting, Network Services, Equipment
Fiorina's campaign spent $5,017 with S.J. Rollins Technologies in May, $85 in June, $9,336 in July, $510 in August, $7,378 in October, $1,445 in November, $1,478 in December and $1,275 in January.
The Bangor, Maine-based strategic service provider specializes in server and networking services, business computer services, residential computer services, telecommunications and VoIP, systems consulting, network cabling, surveillance and monitoring and Software-as-a-Service. S.J. Rollins works with vendors such as Cisco, Microsoft, Symantec and Apple.
Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015. She suspended her campaign Feb. 10 after the New Hampshire primary.
14. Primary Data Solutions
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $30,356
Candidates Using: Rand Paul (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Data Work
Paul's campaign spent $4,988 with Primary Data Solutions in May, $14,424 in July, $7,329 in October, $1,283 in November and $2,333 in January.
The Springfield, Va.-based systems integrator specializes in application development, system integration, developer monitoring, analysis and consulting. Primary Data Solutions works closely with vendors such as Microsoft.
Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in April 2015. He suspended his campaign Feb. 3 after the Iowa caucus.
13. Alteryx
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $31,246
Candidates Using: Jeb Bush (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Database Services
Bush's campaign spent $15,980 with Alteryx on July 1 and $15,266 on Sept. 4.
The Irvine, Calif.-based independent software vendor specializes in analytics, data blending, data preparation and in-data processing. Alteryx works closely with vendors such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Salesforce, Tableau, Hadoop, Cloudera and Qlik.
Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015. He dropped out of the race Feb. 20 after the South Carolina primary.
12. Sermo Digital
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $41,481
Candidates Using: John Kasich (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Internet Consulting
Kasich's campaign spent $8,132 in September with Sermo Digital, $4,808 in October, $8,069 in November, $12,753 in December and $7,719 in January.
Sermo Digital is a Mercer Island, Wash.-based company specializing in digital strategy, online advertising, email marketing, content production, Web development and video production.
Kasich, the governor of Ohio since 2011, launched a Republican bid for the presidency in July.
11. Quogic
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $77,465
Candidates Using: Rand Paul (R)
Purpose of Allocation: IT Consulting
Paul's campaign spent $18,833 on June 3 with Quogic, $14,000 on July 6, $14,770 on Aug. 14, $14,685 on Sept. 15 and $15,177 on Oct. 8.
The Weston, Fla.-based independent software vendor specializes in software solutions, compliance monitoring, software auditing and software engineering.
Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky since 2011, launched a Republican bid for president in April 2015. He suspended his campaign Feb. 3 after the Iowa caucus.
10. Giles-Parscale
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $99,122
Candidates Using: Donald Trump (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Website Development, Digital Consulting
Trump's campaign spent $8,200 with Giles-Parscale in May, $2,000 in June, $4,292 in July, $2,323 in August, $745 in September, $6,287 in October, $10,132 in November, $4,925 in December and $60,218 in January.
The San Antonio, Texas-based Web marketing consultancy specializing in Web design, Web hosting, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing and branding services. Giles-Parscale is a Google partner.
Trump, a real estate developer and business personality, launched a Republican bid for the presidency in June 2015.
9. Mittera Group
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $114,048
Candidates Using: Jeb Bush (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Internet Consulting, Web Services
Bush's campaign spent $70,734 with the Mittera Group in October, $12,225 in November and $31,089 in January.
The Des Moines, Iowa-based marketing consultancy specializes in data analysis, data management, mobile applications, responsive websites, social media, consulting, targeting, online advertising and augmented reality.
Bush, a former two-term Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015. He dropped out of the race Feb. 20 after the South Carolina primary.
8. Revily
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $118,550
Candidates Using: Mike Huckabee (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Database Management
Huckabee's campaign spent $40,000 with Revily in June; $40,000 in July; $13,450 each in September and October; $4,750 in November; and $3,450 each in December and January.
The Atlanta-based independent software vendor specializes in data management platforms, predictive modeling, advanced data analytics and intuitive query tools.
Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor, launched his second Republican presidential bid in May 2015. He dropped out Feb. 1 after the Iowa caucus.
7. Precision Strategies
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $120,049
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Digital Consulting
Clinton's campaign spent $60,049 with Precision Strategies on June 30; and $20,000 each on Sept. 10, Oct. 9 and Dec. 4.
The Washington, D.C.-based marketing consultancy specializes in social media campaigns, social listening, analytics and optimization, data infrastructure, data standards, targeting, reporting and testing.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
6. Carahsoft
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $129,622
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Technology Services
Clinton's campaign spent $12,622 with Carahsoft on April 23 and $117,000 on May 6.
The Washington, D.C.-based strategic service provider, No. 22 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, specializes in big data, cybersecurity, cloud computing, analytics, mobility, virtualization and open source. Carahsoft works closely with vendors such as VMware, Adobe, Symantec, EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, SAP, RedHat, F5, Salesforce, Splunk, FireEye, ServiceNow and Google for Work.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
5. Cloud Sherpas
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $131,203
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: E-Mail Services
Clinton's campaign spent $47,858 with Cloud Sherpas in May, $16,936 in June, $9,181 in July, $1,800 in August, $1,200 in September, $10,215 in October, $1,200 in November, $32,880 in December and $7,683 in January.
The Atlanta-based strategic service provider, No. 115 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, specializes in cloud integration, geospatial intelligence, IT service automation, IT service management, email and calendar, enterprise collaboration and customer service, and call center. Cloud Sherpas works most closely with vendors such as Salesforce, Google and ServiceNow.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
4. Coolhead Tech
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $225,090
Candidates Using: Ben Carson (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Digital Consulting, Web Services
Carson's campaign spent $20,259 with Coolhead Tech in March, $10,132 in April, $16,336 in May, $10,065 in June, $35,656 in July, $18,910 in August, $23,855 in September, $19,392 in October, $19,290 in November, $9,236 in December and $20,914 in January.
The Austin, Texas-based strategic service provider specializes in business apps administrator services, apps administration and managed apps accounts. Coolhead Tech is a Google for Work premier partner, a HubSpot Gold Certified Agency Partner and a RingCentral Authorized Dealer.
Carson, a retired neurosurgeon from Baltimore, launched a Republican bid for president in May 2015.
3. Bluewolf
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $335,722
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Technology Consulting
Clinton's campaign spent $242,613 with Bluewolf in May, $64,310 in June and $28,800 in August.
The New York-based strategic service provider, No. 240 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, specializes in cloud integration and development, cloud governance, mobile, analytics, change management and learning and digital marketing. Bluewolf works closely with vendors such as Salesforce, Apttus, Informatica, Marketo, SteelBrick, Oracle, DocuSign and Dell.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015.
2. Yuma Solutions
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $768,601
Candidates Using: Jeb Bush (R), Lindsay Graham (R), Rand Paul (R)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment, Technical Support
Bush's campaign spent $729,053 with Yuma Solutions, Graham's campaign spent $36,326 and Paul's campaign spent $3,222.
The Tampa, Fla.-based strategic solution provider specializes in cloud computing, consulting, custom software development, data backup and disaster recovery, help desk, network design and maintenance, network security, phone systems and website development and email marketing. Yuma Solutions works closely with vendors like Symantec, ShoreTel, Rackspace, Microsoft, HP Inc., Dell, Cisco and Barricuda.
Bush, a former Florida governor, launched a Republican bid for president in June 2015 and dropped out Feb. 20. Graham, a senator from South Carolina, announced a Republican bid for president in May 2015 and ended his campaign Dec. 21. Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky, launched a Republican bid for president and suspended his campaign Feb. 3.
1. CDW
Amount Spent by Presidential Campaigns: $1.12 Million
Candidates Using: Hillary Clinton (D), Bernie Sanders (D), Donald Trump (R), Martin O'Malley (D)
Purpose of Allocation: Computer Equipment, Office Supplies
Clinton's campaign spent $1.07 million with CDW, Sanders' campaign spent $43,437, Trump's campaign spent $5,193 and O'Malley's campaign spent $2,138.
The Lincolnshire, Ill.-based direct market reseller, No. 6 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, specializes in PCs, servers, cloud, collaboration, data center, networking, managed print, mobility, point of sale, security and software management. CDW works with vendors like Acer, Adobe, APC, Apple, Cisco, EMC, Epson, HP Inc., IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, NetApp, Otter, Samsung, Symantec, Tripp Lite and VMware.
Clinton, a former secretary of state, launched her second Democratic bid for president in April 2015. Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, also announced a Democratic bid in April. Trump, a real estate developer, launched a Republican bid in June. O'Malley, a former Maryland governor, launched a Democratic bid for president in May and suspended his campaign Feb. 1.