While use of electronic means may ease the process and reduce risks of human error or intentional violation, there are inherent complexities and risks associated with electronic voting and counting. As such, it is common practice for states to introduce new voting technologies on a pilot basis. So far only limited pilot projects have been conducted in past elections, and having a robust testing of the technology well in advance of the upcoming elections is of key importance. In addition, a follow-up study of any pilot project is advisable, to be undertaken by the CEC, as a key tool toward effective planning and implementation of a more broad-based future use of election-related technologies. It is of utmost importance that any new use of electronic means must be sufficiently planned and prepared in advance, effective voter education and election administration training be undertaken, and all measures to foster public trust in the system be implemented.