Votebox

Votebox, developed by QuizzBox Solutions GmbH, is an electronic voting system designed to facilitate efficient and secure live voting for various types of meetings. According to the vendor, Votebox enables participants to vote on agenda items in real-time using either voting handsets or a web app. It is intended for businesses of all sizes, as well as local and regional authorities, clubs and associations, homeowner associations, and other organizations that require legally secure voting results.

Key Features

Meeting Agenda Preparation: According to the vendor, Votebox allows users to easily import voting items from MS Excel or manually input them. It supports various voting options, including Yes/No/Abstain choices and single or multiple candidate selections. The vendor also claims that users can update voting items during the meeting.

Voter Details Management: Users can import voter data from MS Excel or manually input them, according to the vendor. They can assign weighting or the number of votes/shares per eligible voter and manage group/party affiliations. The vendor also states that Votebox can handle proxies for voting on behalf of others and generate participant and attendance lists.

Access for Eligible Voters: For online meetings, the vendor says that Votebox provides eligible voters with a web app URL and personal access codes. The web app is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers. For in-person meetings, users can distribute voting handsets to members, and the wireless receiver communicates with the handsets and voting software.

Voting Control: According to the vendor, Votebox allows users to open and close votes and elections, as well as show or hide voting options or results for the audience. Users can display the number of votes cast or missing votes and simulate votes before the meeting. The vendor claims that users can also preview and control voting parameters during the meeting.

Audience Display of Voting: The vendor states that Votebox enables users to present voting items and options to the audience and show live results during or immediately after the vote or election. Users can display quorum, the number of votes, and the percentage. The vendor claims that Votebox can provide voter names for each voting option or candidate and present results by group or party. The layout can be customized according to preferences.

Reporting and Data History: According to the vendor, Votebox allows users to generate reports by voting item or full event record and print them during or after the meeting. Users can customize reports using MS Excel templates and export them in MS Excel or PDF format. The vendor also states that users can access data from all current and past meetings, including voting items, voters, and results.

Votebox Handsets: Votebox offers handheld devices with 14 keys and an LCD display, according to the vendor. The handsets have automatic on/off functionality, a range of approximately 30 meters, and a battery life of around 1 year in daily use.

Voting Web App: According to the vendor, Votebox's voting web app is compatible with smartphones, tablets, computers, and MAC OS. It supports popular web browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Safari. No pre-installation is required, and the app can be customized according to corporate design. Multilingual support is also available.

Security and Data Protection: The vendor claims that Votebox's voting software ensures secure management of eligible voters, voting items, and results. It provides unique identification for eligible voters and ensures secure and anonymous voting through handsets and the web app. Proxy functionality is available for appointed voters. The vendor states that Votebox complies with GDPR regulations, ensuring confidential and secure handling of personal data.