Software can also be used to monitor and manage an election management body's (EMB's) computer systems.
Software can perform diagnostics, analyse and report on system performance and system availability and can identify whether there are any problems that need to be addressed. As demands on computer systems increase, monitoring of system performance becomes more important, as such monitoring may identify the need to upgrade or modify system capability to meet the greater demand.
For more information on dealing with computer systems in need of upgrading, see Use or Disposal of Obsolete Equipment.
Software to be used for computer systems monitoring and management needs to be chosen or developed to suit the particular system under consideration. Technical experts in such software should be consulted.
