Gartner Testifies Before Congress on Voting Technology Trends.Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2001 Computer-based voting technologies, with appropriate supporting processes and infrastructure, can significantly reduce election problems and restore public trust, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IT and ITB ITB Invitation To Bid ITB In The Beginning ITB Internationale Tourismusbörse (German) ITB In The Business (aka in the business service industry) ITB Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy ). Christopher Baum, Gartner vice president and research area director, Electronic Government, is scheduled to testify To provide evidence as a witness, subject to an oath or affirmation, in order to establish a particular fact or set of facts. Court rules require witnesses to testify about the facts they know that are relevant to the determination of the outcome of the case. today at 11a.m. before the U.S. House Administration Committee on the latest trends in voting technology. "The public has already demonstrated its faith in electronic systems, using ATMs to make deposits and filing taxes electronically," said Baum. "Computerized computerized adapted for analysis, storage and retrieval on a computer. computerized axial tomography see computed tomography. voting appliances can significantly improve both the balloting and tallying processes, increasing accuracy in both the voter's cast and the vote count." Gartner recently completed a survey on the intentions of the United States' largest voting districts in the aftermath of the 2000 presidential election. As a result of this survey, Gartner believes that local voting jurisdictions are willing to purchase and implement new voting technologies in time for the 2004 U.S. presidential election, if federal and state funds are made available by mid 2002. Gartner predicts that if funds are not available by mid 2002, no more than 40 percent of the voting precincts pre·cinct n. 1. a. A subdivision or district of a city or town under the jurisdiction of or patrolled by a specific unit of its police force. b. currently using antiquated systems will have successfully implemented new voting technology in time for the 2004 elections. About Gartner, Inc. Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's divisions consist of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 119,261, making it the fourth largest city in the state. and consists of 4,600 associates, including 1,400 research analysts and consultants, in more than 80 locations worldwide. The company achieved fiscal 2000 revenue of $859 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com. |
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