Horizon State

Horizon State is an electronic voting and feedback platform designed to simplify and enhance decision-making processes for governments, councils, corporations, political parties, unions, broadcasters, and publishers. According to the vendor, this platform aims to provide fair and transparent voting experiences, build trust with communities, and improve public perception. It offers a range of features and benefits tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. Professionals and industries across the public and private sectors can leverage this platform to streamline their voting processes and engage with their communities more effectively.

Key Features

Secure Voting: According to the vendor, Horizon State provides a tamper-resistant voting platform that allows communities to cast their votes anonymously and verify that their votes were counted correctly. The platform has been recognized for its security measures and was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Build Trust with Communities: The vendor claims that Horizon State's software enables organizations to build lasting trust with their communities. By offering fair and transparent voting experiences, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to accountability and responsiveness. The platform allows constituents to verify the authenticity of the voting process, fostering trust and deeper relationships between organizations and their communities.

Better Data, Better Decisions: According to the vendor, Horizon State's platform collects reliable and verifiable data, providing organizations with actionable insights for more efficient decision-making. By leveraging authentic feedback, organizations can make better-informed choices and achieve better outcomes. The platform ensures that decision-makers have access to accurate and trustworthy data, enabling them to make more effective decisions.

Increase Participation and Engagement: The vendor states that Horizon State's online voting platform makes it easy for communities to participate and engage in decision-making processes. Members can vote from anywhere using any web-capable device, increasing participation rates and making the process more convenient. The platform encourages regular engagement with communities, allowing organizations to gather feedback and insights more frequently.

Instant Results: According to the vendor, Horizon State eliminates the need for manual vote counting and waiting for results. The platform provides instant results, allowing organizations to quickly determine the outcome of elections and make timely decisions. The real-time reporting feature ensures that organizations have immediate access to accurate data.

Cost-Effective and Sustainable: The vendor claims that Horizon State's secure online voting platform reduces the overhead costs associated with traditional voting methods. The platform eliminates the need for physical polling stations and disposable materials, making the process more affordable and eco-friendly. By streamlining the voting process, organizations can achieve cost savings while maintaining the integrity and security of the elections.

Closed-ended Question: According to the vendor, closed-ended questions are effective for obtaining clear and concise answers. Multiple-choice responses can be used to reach agreement and achieve group consensus. The Single Candidate feature provides information about candidates to help voters make informed decisions. The Rating Scale feature allows for capturing a wide range of sentiment with adjustable scales. The Open Text feature allows voters to provide short or long answers, giving them the opportunity to express their opinions fully.

Preferential Voting (Single Transferable Vote): According to the vendor, the single transferable vote (STV) counting method is used for elections to achieve proportional representation. Voters rank candidates in order of preference. Votes are transferred from the lowest-voted candidate upwards until a winner is determined. A minimum number of candidates can be specified to fulfill the requirements of the election.

Weighted Voting System: The vendor states that weighted voting allows for different classes of voters, such as shareholders or creditors, to participate. Vote weight is applied based on the number of shares or stake each voter holds. Supplementary information about each candidate can be included for voters to make informed decisions.

Candidate Management: According to the vendor, the candidate management tool provides a one-stop-shop for candidates hosted on the Horizon State platform. Candidate information, including name, photo, and bio, can be displayed to voters. Voters can access candidate information again when casting their votes. This feature is ideal for displaying information about candidates in elections.