Throughout history, and as technology has evolved, election commissions around the world have integrated technology-based solutions to strengthen citizen participation through more reliable, transparent and secure voting. The first voting machine, which had a mechanical lever, was patented in 1892
Smartmatic deemed single eligible bidder for touchscreen machines in Philippines
On December 16th, the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared the Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corporation to be the only eligible bidder for the procurement of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) machines for the 2016
Smartmatic promotes forum on benefits of biometric voter authentication
The benefits offered by voting technology and biometric voter authentication, were the topics of discussion during a forum held by Smartmatic along with their local partner Roseace, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Members of the Parliament, representatives from the Election Commission of
COMELEC wins international award
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) won the Accessibility Award in this year’s International Electoral Awards recently held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippine poll body got the sought-after recognition from the UK-based International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (iCPS) for its
Smartmatic wins National Support Center contract in the Philippines
Further solidifying its position as The Elections Company, Smartmatic has won another contract from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide technical support for the Philippines’ automated national elections in May 2013. Under the contract, Smartmatic will set up and
Smartmatic in the Philippines: the road towards another transparent and legitimate electoral process
In 2010 the Philippines implemented a new electronic voting system to improve election administration. A seamless voter experience, and the speed, transparency and efficiency with which the entire process was carried out meant a significant contribution to the democratic processes