AUTHENTIC8
Polling day made easy
Authentic8
Authentic8 is our Polling Day Management solution that works standalone or integrated with our EMS system. The solution supports all of your polling station management activities and is Voter ID Ready. You can mark registers & CNLs, record postal votes handed in, record Voter ID, complete forms and checklists, record issues, conduct Polling Station Inspections and Track Ballot boxes in ways never imagined before. Link to Elector Count Results for transferring ballot paper accounts immediately at close of poll to our count tool.
Why Election Management Teams Love Authentic8
Powerful Polling Station Management Software
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Authentic8 is designed to simplify managing polling day.
When voters arrive, they present their polling card, which has a QR code printed on it, ready to be scanned.
Authentic8 can be used with either laptops and handheld scanners or tablet devices with built-in cameras.
The scanner connects to a secure digital register, allowing for photo ID verification and quick, digital marking of the register.
It also tracks the issuing of ballot papers, making it easy to generate electronic ballot paper accounts quickly at the close of polls.
Why not trial this highly effective solution at your next local election? It works independently of our main EMS solution, Elector8, or seamlessly alongside it.
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Digitalise the Voter ID Process
Ease the queues at the polling station by digitally marking the register and accepting Voter ID through a quick scan. Voter ID ready since 2014 allowing you to meet the Voter ID & reporting requirements.
Interactive Voter QR Code
QR Codes on Voter's Poll Card letters providing more information on what they need to know for voting day. Help to reduce the communication from your electors
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Automate Polling Day Processes
Automate the marking of CNLs, Ballot Paper Accounts, Voter ID new statutory forms to ease the complexity work of your poll staff & remove human error
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Supports Polling Station Inspections
Fully supports Polling Station Inspection Visits. Make your PSIs job a lot easier by digitalising their inspection and managing their rounds
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Real Time RO Dashboard
All ROs and Election Managers will benefit from real time statistics and real time reports on their polling stations from the RO dashboard.
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Any Device
Works on Laptops, Mobile Phones, Tablets, Android & Apple. We support any council's model whether it is council's equipment or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for staff.
Authentic8 - Key Advantages
Authentic8 and the difference this makes to the polling station process experience for voters and staff…
Managing election processes can be challenging, but local authorities like Tendring District Council are demonstrating just how seamless it can be with the right tools. During the recent UK general election, they successfully implemented a cutting-edge system from Democracy Counts that made election day more efficient for both voters and the election team.
Simplifying the Voting Process with QR Codes​​
One of the standout features of this system is the use of QR codes on polling cards. This simple yet powerful solution offers benefits for both voters and election staff:
For voters, the QR code links to a webpage providing polling station locations and opening hours, making it easier for them to find the right place to vote.…
For election teams, it enables electronic register marking, speeding up the process and reducing errors at polling stations.
This innovative approach has made a significant impact by improving the overall flow of election day activities.
A User-Friendly, Efficient System for Election Management.
The success at Tendring District Council highlights just how effective Democracy Counts' solution can be. With only a laptop and a scanner, election teams can easily manage polling stations, mark registers, and generate all necessary reports for statutory compliance.
The system, powered by Authentic8 software, allows for:
Real-time reporting on election data
Seamless generation of ballot paper accounts and statutory reports
Elimination of paper-based processes, making everything digital and faster
The simplicity of this system means Presiding Officers can focus on managing the polling station rather than grappling with cumbersome paperwork.
Tried, Tested, and Ready for You.verything you need to meet statutory and legislative requirements…
This solution has been tried and tested during the July UK general election, and it has proven its ability to handle election demands with ease. Whether your local authority is already working with Democracy Counts or you're considering a digital transformation, this is a system that can deliver real results.
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Boosting Polling Station Efficiencies: A Game-Changer for Election Management
In our latest testing, we compared the traditional method of manually marking paper registers with our innovative Authentic8 scanning system, which uses QR codes on polling cards. The outcome? A significant improvement in processing time – over 30% quicker than the traditional approach!
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​​​This breakthrough means shorter queues, faster check-ins, and a smoother experience for both staff and voters. We've captured just 10 minutes of mock polling station action in a time-lapse video, so you can see how this technology transforms the efficiency of a typical polling day.
Ballot Paper Accounts at the touch of a button
Say goodbye to manual form filling at your polling station. Everything can be captured electronically with ease throughout polling day at your next election. Then at close of poll, you can generate your accurate Ballot Paper Accounts within seconds.
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Our polling station management software, generates everything you need to meet statutory and legislative requirements…
