Electronic Voting

To offer cutting edge technology – that is the essence of Smartmatic’s Electoral Solution. From robust machines to highly efficient software and secure data transmission systems, Smartmatic guarantees the most advanced electoral technology on the market.  

SAES-4000, Next Generation Voting Technology TM

- 100% auditable. Votes are registered in several media, redundant memory

-  Encrypted information with several security levels, 2048 bits algorithms, the latest standards in digital security 

-  A printer is integrated to the machine, in order to print out vote receipts, results reports, logs, among others 

- 10.4" screen designed for electoral processes with multiple choices, with a 1024 x 768 VGA resolution

- Comes with an unblock button, used to activate the process once the voter is ready for voting

- Special module designed for handicapped people

-  Possibility to transmit data in a secure and unidirectional way, via phone or mobile phone, modem, satellite and public and private (Ethernet) IP networks

-  Easy to move and store. Weighs 13 lbs. (5.8 Kg).  Width: 280 mm.; height: 225 mm.; depth: 335 mm. 

-  Possibility to operate with external backup power, using a PL500 inverter and a car battery, guaranteeing the machine’s operation for 8 straight hours

- Easy maintenance. Comes with a protective suitcase, made of an ultra-resistant material that protects the machine from possible damages. This suitcase has endured several resistance tests (e.g. vibration), and can store up to 4 machines

SAES-4000, ideal for handicapped voters

Smartmatic is responsible for multiple leading innovations on the electoral market. With the SAES-4000, any handicapped voter has the tools to vote by himself/herself, without the need of aide from third parties or major difficulties.  

There are several handicaps to consider, from blindness to illiteracy and moving disabilities. Taking this into account, SAES voting machines offer different functions: 

-  ABLE-4: controls and devices that facilitate the voting process for visually impaired people. The colors and shapes of the buttons are ideal for the electors who suffer from illnesses that affect color distinction

- A sip-puff interface allows the voter to navigate through the ballot using special devices that work by breathing air in and out. The buttons of the ABLE-4 device have a slot to place the straw used for such operations

- Counts with a Braille system that allows blind voters to vote by themselves

- Earphones that facilitate the voting experience for electors with any visual limitation. The electronic ballots read out the options to the elector in as many languages as the jurisdiction requires

- Speed and volume control, allowing the voter to move through the menu at the speed and volume he/she wishes.  Options can be skipped or repeated by using the arrows

- Adjustable screen that adapts to people of different height.  The font size can be enlarged so that people with visual limitations can easily read the options

- Easy access for voters in wheelchairs. They can position themselves conveniently in front of the screen

SAES-3300, robust and secure

- 100% auditable. Votes are registered in several media, redundant memory

- Encrypted information with several security levels, 2048 bits algorithms, the latest standards in digital security

- A printer is integrated to the machine, in order to print out vote receipts, results reports, logs, among others

- Possibility to transmit data in a secure and unidirectional way, via phone or mobile phone, modem, satellite and public and private (Ethernet) IP networks 

- 10.1" designed for electoral processes with multiple choices.  There is also extra space on the screen to display additional information about the election

- Monitor with a 1024 x 768 VGA resolution

- The machine has a special module for handicapped voters (remote control, earphones).

- External batteries can be used to the SAES-3300, using a PL500 inverter and car batteries

- Ultra-resistant material.  The machine is transported inside a rugged and practical case that protects it from possible damages. The SAES-3300 weighs 25 lbs (11 Kg)

- Easy maintenance

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“The outcome of the machines resulted to be very reliable and there is no necessity to count what is on paper” | H. Daal, Curacao Electoral Council, 2008. 

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