Technology usually has substantial costs.
Implementation costs in particular can be high, and ongoing maintenance costs can be higher than expected. Another possibility is that new technology may cost around the same as the system it replaces, but productivity may be much greater. Before making a commitment to implement new technology, it is important to fully calculate all the likely costs and savings to determine whether the new technology is viable. You may be able to share the technology with other agencies for additional non electoral uses, or for electoral uses in several jurisdictions. Taking these considerations into account will assist in determining whether the technology under investigation is viable and affordable, and enable the calculation of the likely total cost or saving expected.