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An application program that forms part of the ES&S Unity suite of election management software. It's purpose is to transfer election data from precinct scanning devices to a central tabulation station. Abbreviated DAM.
Also known asDAM · Data Acquisition Module · Unity DAM
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An application program that forms part of the ES&S Unity suite of election management software. It's purpose is to transfer election data from precinct scanning devices to a central tabulation station. Abbreviated DAM.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Data Acquisition Manager. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/data-acquisition-manager
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