Universal Ballot Marking
Transforming Elections with Innovation and AccessibilitySmartmatic’s, new premiere Ballot Marking Device introduced as part of the new line of election technology, is the first to enter EAC VVSG 2.0 certification.
Designed for 2.0 compliance, our universal ballot marking device meets accessibility and usability requirements and empowers voters to independently cast their paper ballots, securing your success today and in the future.
A Solution Designed for Auditability, Election Integrity and Outstanding Voter Experiences
Smartmatic is the first company to submit innovative voting technology for US federal certification under the EAC’s new guidelines. Our solution is composed of a precinct scanner, a central scanner, a ballot marking device and our election management system software.
The innovations in our new system are based on four main pillars and were developed with your success in mind to meet the challenges of elections for today and tomorrow.
Smartmatic´s Four Pillars of Innovation
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- Built for 21st Century elections. The user-centric system is all new from the ground up and meets or exceeds all standards set by the EAC. It is adaptable to the preferences of individual jurisdictions, large or small.
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- User-centered design. Users are central to our product design, which ensures intuitive operation for election workers, so they require minimal training, and for voters casting a ballot is simple.
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- Cybersecurity at the core. We are setting a new standard for cybersecurity with technology designed for secure operation and integration with your legacy systems.
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- Private, independent voting. Accessible for all voters, regardless of ability, so everyone can participate equally in elections.
Smartmatic’s latest product line is available for election jurisdictions to begin previewing immediately as a full system or as individual components. Contact us for a demo.
bSmart BMD 155
Smartmatic is modernizing the election experience with a new ballot marking device (BMD), which is accessible for all voters. It offers an intuitive voter experience, which is what people expect from today’s technology.
Voters of varying abilities can easily make their selections, review the ballot, make changes if needed, and print a human-readable paper ballot on which they cast their vote.
The BMD’s hardware is based on Los Angeles County’s innovative VSAP voting machine. Smartmatic has been LA County´s partner in modernizing their elections since 2018. Powered by our new intuitive software and with one of the largest touchscreens in the industry, our bSmart BMD 155 delivers a unique, optimized experience.
bSmart BMD 155
Smartmatic is modernizing the election experience with a new ballot marking device (BMD), which is accessible for all voters. It offers an intuitive voter experience, which is what people expect from today’s technology.
Voters of all abilities can easily make their selections, review the ballot, make changes if needed, and print a human-readable, paper ballot.
The BMD’s hardware is based on Los Angeles´ innovative voting machine. Smartmatic has been LA County´s partner in modernizing their elections since 2018. Powered by our new intuitive software and with one of the largest touchscreens in the industry, it delivers a unique, optimized experience.
What makes Smartmatic’s solutions unique is that they leverage user-centered design (UCD) principles to guarantee they are easy to operate for all users.
We understand that poorly designed equipment and user interfaces confuse poll workers and voters, cause errors and waste time.
Our interfaces are intuitive, engaging and easy to understand, providing all users with seamless experiences.
Smartmatic’s Advanced Line of Election Technology
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Cybersecurity is a big, complex field. Applied cybersecurity, however, is highly specialized. Smartmatic has spent more time and research dollars than any other company developing applied cybersecurity for elections and mission-critical government applications.