Electronic Vs. Traditional Voting: Speed, Accuracy and Costs Compared

As businesses continue to modernize their processes, the differences between electronic voting and traditional forms of voting have become increasingly important. Here are the key comparisons of cost, speed, and accuracy between electronic voting and traditional forms of vote counting such-as show of hands, “Yea/Nay,” and paper ballots.

Electronic Voting Security: What Businesses Need to Know

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For years, manual vote-counting methods like “Yea or Nay”, raise-of-hands, and paper ballots have reigned supreme in the voting and election processes of businesses, towns and cities, unions, associations, and more. Here some fun facts about how e-voting can modernize and streamline vote-counting in 2025 and beyond.

Welcome to Former Echo360/TurningPoint Users

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In light of Echo360 and TurningPoint ceasing rentals of their electronic voting products, we’d like to welcome former users to the Meridia family! Give us a call or request a quote and take advantage of our years of experience, cutting-edge technology, and custom development.

The Seventh-Day Adventists Northeastern Conference Switches to Electronic Voting

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We’ve worked with a dozen or so of Seventh-Day Adventist conferences around the US from Oregon to Texas, South Carolina, and now with their Northeastern Conference as well. This September, we were invited to provide electronic voting for the Northeastern Conference in Hartford, CT.

Spring 2025 Town Meeting Recap

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With the spring town meeting season in full swing, we’ve had some exciting developments in the world of electronic voting in the past several weeks. Since March, we’ve helped to modernize over thirty town meetings, helped pass some controversial, high-profile articles and motions, and even broke a record! Here are some notable facts about the Spring 2025 town meeting season.

New Jersey Courts Utilize Electronic Voting in Court Sessions

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The New Jersey Courts integrated electronic voting into their jury deliberation and prosecution case evaluation some time ago, but in late fall of 2024, multiple of their vicinages incorporating Meridia keypads and software in their court sessions.

Winter Recap: Michigan Farm Bureau, Yale, NEACTC

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With 2025 right around the corner, we’ve been reminiscing on collaborations with two high-profile clients, the Michigan Farm Bureau and Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute, as well as making our fourth appearance at the New England Association of Town Clerks’ annual conference in Rhode Island.

Fun Facts About Electronic Voting (E-Voting)

Hopkinton Town Meeting

For years, manual vote-counting methods like “Yea or Nay”, raise-of-hands, and paper ballots have reigned supreme in the voting and election processes of businesses, towns and cities, unions, associations, and more. Here some fun facts about how e-voting can modernize and streamline vote-counting in 2025 and beyond.

The Pros and Cons of Electronic Voting

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Electronic voting is increasingly used in various settings, from government elections to corporate boardrooms. But how does it stack up against traditional voting methods like voice voting or a show of hands? Here are the pros and cons of e-voting, particularly in the context of business, town, and organizational meetings.

Fall Recap: NECA, Rehoboth, and Maine Municipal Association Electronic Voting

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With the Fall season getting into full swing, we’ve been hard at work helping organizations, small governments, and businesses alike to modernize the way they collect and tabulate votes. Over the past few months, we made appearances at the NECA 29th annual convention, Rehoboth’s 2024 Special Town Meeting, as well as our debut appearance at the Maine Municipal Association Convention, where we’ve been introducing town clerks and local government admins to the world of electronic voting!

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