Republic Act 8346, however, specifies that the commission can only use Optical Mark Reader (OMR) technology. But with the yet unresolved controversy surrounding the purchase of counting machines through Comelec's P1.3 billion (US$19 million) modernization project, Mega Data officials are hoping the law can be amended to permit alternative systems.

Jose Avedillo, Mega Data vice president, noted that the software can run on minimum hardware requirements.

He added the government can purchase Pentium-powered PCs, which can then be donated to public schools after the elections. Or existing PCs in public schools can be used since elections are normally held during the summer school break.