Modern Democracy

Modern Democracy is proud to be shortlisted for the esteemed Best Public or Third Sector IT Project Award at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards this November! 📢 This award recognises outstanding projects that serve the public and not-for-profit sectors, underscoring our dedication to innovative technology that supports and enhances the democratic process for 21st Century. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is remarkable and has been instrumental in our success thus far. Thank you for this honour, and we look forward to the event! #GE24 #DigitalTransformation #BusinessAwards 

📣 We’re proud to announce that Modern Democracy has once again demonstrated its commitment to security excellence by passing the ISO 27001:2022 with no non-conformities and no improvement recommendations – just a clean slate of success. From earning Cyber Essentials Plus to forming a proactive Cyber Forum, we continually raise the bar in election security. Over 50 councils across the UK choose our ePollbook platform, and rely on our platform because it is built on trust and vigilance. Discover #ModernPolling: https://lnkd.in/diCy7TgM   #ISO27001 #CyberSecurity #LocalGov #ItsNotJustADayAYear #Elections #ElectionSecurity   

We’re excited to share that Tom Burns’s will be representing Modern Democracy at the Political Studies Association Ireland (PSAI) 2024 Conference at Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin starting this Friday, 18-20 October 2024! If you're attending, make sure to reach out! Tom Burns will be available to share how our ePollbook platform, #ModernPolling, has streamlined #PollingDay for our growing customer base. Trusted by over 50 councils across the UK, our secure and efficient digital solution is designed to secure polling processes and enhance both polling station management and the voters experience. Take the opportunity to hear first-hand why 100% of our will choose to use #ModernPolling in their future elections. #PSAI2024 #ModernPolling #LocalGov #Elections #GovTech #PollingTransformation

This Thursday, we are looking forward to hearing Siobhan Donaghy, CEO of Modern Democracy, present at the upcoming Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Day, alongside Jonathan Stephenson, CEO of Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council! Our enduring partnership with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team has played a crucial role in enhancing our ePollbook platform, #ModernPolling. Together, we have successfully navigated significant electoral events, including the General Election and the May Elections, with AWS providing essential on-site support and expertise. Join the session at ECOCEM from 12.35-12.55, to explore how cloud technology is transforming the electoral landscape and the best strategies to empower your local council, even in the most intense situations. Learn how to leverage these advancements to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure a secure and reliable polling experience for all stakeholders. #AWSCloudDay #CloudTechnology #LocalGov #UKElections #DigitalTransformation 

The The Electoral Commission recently stressed the urgent need to digitise elections, and we couldn’t agree more. In fact, at Modern Democracy, we’ve been at the forefront of this movement for over 10 years. While others are starting to recognise the benefits of digital transformation in elections, we’ve already proven the value with our #ModernPolling platform—delivering seamless, secure, and efficient elections across the UK. From digital check-ins to real-time analytics, we’ve been developing and refining these technologies to ensure elections run smoothly and transparently, all while safeguarding democratic processes. The The Electoral Commission's call to action is clear, but for us, it’s validation of the work we’ve been doing all along. We’re proud to offer a battle-tested ePollbook platform that’s been enhancing the electoral experience for councils and voters alike through countless by-elections and highly anticipated events such as the May Elections and the UKPGE—helping election staff simplify processes and improve outcomes. If you want to be part of the future of elections, we are already there – come join us.  https://lnkd.in/etExsBJE    #DigitalElections #ElectionDay #LE24 #GE24 #LocalGovernment #DigitalTransformation 

The Modern Democracy team gathered at the Shandon Hotel for a day of reflection, development, and team building🌟 It was a great opportunity to celebrate our achievements over the past year and set our sights on the exciting goals for the next 12 months.  As we look ahead, our focus remains on strengthening partnerships and driving customer-led development. Feedback from our partners has already inspired key improvements, including enhanced search functionality, new reporting features, and expanded modules for inspectors and postal voting.   This commitment to innovation and adaptability ensures we continue meeting the evolving needs of electoral bodies.  Here’s to an exciting year ahead! If you're interested in learning more about the future of democracy for your council, get in touch.  ☎ +44 2871 867 631    📨sales@moderndemocracy.com  #TeamDevelopment #ModernDemocracy #LocalElections #LocalGov #LE24  

🌟 Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Success at Modern Democracy 🌟 During our recent focus group, the Modern Democracy team reflected on key milestones from the past year, particularly our achievements in the May elections and the UK General Election (UKPGE). We’ve seen tremendous growth and success, with some of the highlights including: 🗳️ 6,796 polling stations served to date ⏱️ Over 9.1 million voters processed 🏎️Our fastest customer had all VIDEF, BPA and MR’s submitted by 10.04pm With exciting product releases scheduled for later this year and a continued focus on delivering top-tier support and innovation, we’re ready to build on this year’s successes and keep driving the future of elections. To hear more about our focus group discussion and learn about #ModernPolling for your council, speak with our team: https://lnkd.in/etExsBJE  #ModernDemocracy #SecureElections #Growth #Partnerships #Innovation #ElectionTechnology 

🌎On this International Day of Democracy, we recognise the importance of secure and efficient electoral processes in upholding the foundations of modern democracy. At Modern Democracy, our commitment to safeguarding the democratic process is supported by mission-critical solutions, and backed by a team of elections experts, dedicated to minimising risk and ensuring the security, accuracy, and integrity of elections - even in the most demanding electoral environments.  Built by industry experts, #ModernPolling streamlines the election process, driving efficiencies that extend beyond elections, enabling councils to allocate resources more effectively. Our solution integrates with existing election management systems and hardware, offering full compatibility and ensuring a smooth transition and operation throughout the election lifecycle. As elections continue to evolve in complexity, our focus remains on providing resilient, sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and security.  To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/etExsBJE    #InternationalDayofDemocracy #ElectionTechnology #SecureElections #ModernDemocracy 

🌟 Meet Tom Burns, Our Senior Account Executive!     In our latest staff profile, we’re excited to introduce Tom Burns, who plays a vital role in expanding Modern Democracy's reach across the UK and Ireland. 🚀  Tom focuses on building strong relationships with new customers, showcasing how Modern Polling can transform their election day operations. He works closely with local authorities, statutory bodies, and partners like Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive digital transformation, especially in the north of England and Ireland.  Tom loves the balance of office work and travel, meeting new people on the road, and seeing first-hand the impact our technology has on simplifying elections. Plus, he never misses a chance to enjoy a coffee catch-up with colleagues!  Tom’s efforts help local authorities streamline election processes, making ePollbooks a ‘must-have’ for efficient, stress-free polling.   Thank you, Tom, for your dedication and passion! 🙌  Read more about Tom’s role and impact: https://lnkd.in/e9yNxXQr #MeetTheTeam #ModernDemocracy #DigitalTransformation #ePollbooks #PublicSector #LocalGov 

Transforming Election Days in Bath & North East Somerset Council with #ModernPolling 🚀 We're delighted to share the success story of Bath & North East Somerset Council, who have embraced Modern Democracy's specialist #PollingDay technology #ModernPolling for their recent elections!  Aurora Loi, Electoral Services Manager, shared her enthusiasm: “We have known Modern Democracy for over five years. we've been following the development of the Modern Polling product and we've always been impressed about what they had to offer. But we were just waiting for the right moment to jump on board.  And that moment was the introduction of the Elections Act 2022”. Covering a combination of urban and rural areas, Bath & North East Somerset Council is home to 139,000 electors including 24,000 postal voters and 90 proxy voters. The local authority has around 120 polling stations on election days, with 120 presiding officers and up to 200 poll clerks and 12 polling station inspectors.  From simplifying processes to enhancing accuracy, #ModernPolling has truly transformed the way elections are run.  Modern Democracy are the market leader, established by #electionexperts in 2014 and 100% focused on the digitisation of Polling Stations. Our mission-critical solution safeguards the security, accuracy and integrity of the democratic process. To transform your #pollingday experience contact sales@moderndemocracy.com #Elections #DigitalTransformation #ModernPolling #LocalGov #Innovation