Because in view of the whackamole controversy, the "positive findings" from the SAIC report look ludicrous. So they quietly sent a press release and never released results. This is what althecat (Scoop Media) predicted in his post last night. I expect that, with an attempt to keep blackboxvoting.org off the web, they'll try to get a few days of decent press with this.
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Diebold Election Systems Moves Forward with Maryland Voting Machine InstallationWednesday September 24, 4:50 pm ET
Governor and State of Maryland Issue Independent Review of Diebold Machines:
Study Yields Positive ResultsMaryland release available at:
http://www.diebold.com/dieboldes/maryland.htm MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold Election Systems today commended Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., and the state for undertaking the most exhaustive study to date into the security of an electronic voting system. By commissioning the highly-respected Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to conduct an independent study of all aspects of the Diebold system operating within the state's specific elections procedures, voters in the State of Maryland can now rest assured that they will participate in highly secure and accurate elections.
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"We are pleased to be moving forward," said Thomas W. Swidarski, president of Diebold Election Systems.
"The thorough system assessment conducted by SAIC verifies that the Diebold voting station provides an unprecedented level of election security."SAIC's analysis, released today, was based on Maryland's recently adopted Information Technology Security Policy and Standards. Upon reviewing SAIC's recommendations, and the new Maryland standards, state officials announced that Diebold Election Systems' touch-screen voting systems meet these standards, which include enhanced encryption and programming flexibility.
As the country moves to modernize its elections systems to ensure access and fairness to all voters, we can expect further enhancements to the various systems in the marketplace. But, as the Maryland study shows, the technical foundation has been laid to provide the most efficient, secure and accurate elections possible. "Maryland has established a new standard of excellence for the electronic voting process," said Thomas W. Swidarski, president of Diebold Election Systems. "Diebold Election Systems looks forward to supporting the state as it strives to be a leader in election reform in this country."
Diebold Election Systems is a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Diebold, Incorporated, a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery systems and services. Diebold employs more than 13,000 associates with representation in more than 88 countries worldwide, and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $1.9 billion in 2002 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information on Diebold Election Systems, Inc., visit the company's Web site at www.dieboldes.com , or call 1-800-433-VOTE.