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10 12 2012

International demand for DRS technology drives expansion of specialist sales team

Whether it’s engineering, science or information technology, the UK has a respected reputation for innovation across the globe and for DRS Data Services Ltd. it is no exception. As leaders in large scale data capture, DRS’ skills and expertise are in demand from governments and public sector bodies worldwide. In response, DRS is delighted to announce the appointment of an additional three senior international business managers.
14 11 2012

DRS sponsors AEA Europe Annual Conference in Berlin

The 13th Annual Association for Educational Assessment Europe (AEA-E) Conference took place in Berlin on 7-10 November 2012 with the theme “Assessment across the Lifespan” and UK global data capture specialist DRS Data Services Ltd, was delighted to be a key sponsor once again.
15 10 2012

38th annual IAEA Conference in Kazakhstan highlights the role of technology in providing quality control in examinations with the support of UK specialist DRS

Last month DRS Data Services Limited Director of e-Assessment, Graham Hudson, was once again invited to address the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) at their Annual Conference in Kazakhstan. Mr Hudson presented a paper focusing on supporting quality control in examinations through the use of technology.
15 10 2012

TUC Annual Conference discovers the latest technology to engage members

Last month’s annual TUC Conference in Brighton welcomed for the first time UK based global data capture specialist DRS Data Services Ltd, to showcase their Elections offering including manual and electronic counting and electronic voting.
26 09 2012

DRS supports a FAB future

This autumn will celebrate a decade of global data capture specialist DRS supporting the FAB (Federation of Awarding Bodies) Annual Conference. Taking place on 12 and 13 November in Warwickshire, the focus for this year’s event is vocational qualifications and, specifically, what the future holds.
19 09 2012

DRS sponsor ACEEEO Conference and showcase the successful use of e-counting technology in London

DRS Data Services Ltd has once again shown support to The Association of European Election Officials (ACEEEO) as one of the key sponsors of the 21st annual conference, which took place in Sarajevo earlier this month.

17 09 2012

UK Company DRS works in partnership with Scytl to deliver successful e-Counting solution for Canadian Primary election

UK based global election specialist, DRS Data Services Ltd, has successfully provided their world beating electronic counting solution for the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Leadership Election in Canada.

08 08 2012

UK Trade Unions and non- statutory bodies discover cost effectiveness of DRS electronic elections solutions and data capture expertise

UK based global data capture specialist, DRS Data Services Ltd, has successfully provided their specialist electronic elections solution for the National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) and their bespoke data capture services to First TransPennine Express (FTPE), demonstrating why the company has become a trusted partner to governments and local authorities worldwide and UK Trade Unions.

06 06 2012

UK Company DRS highlights the benefits of electronic marking at the Summer 2012 SAAEA Conference, Swaziland

DRS Data Services Director of Electronic Assessment, Graham Hudson, has been invited to share his expertise regarding the challenges of introducing new technologies globally, at the 6th annual Southern Africa Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference in Matsapha, Swaziland 11-13 June 2012.
24 05 2012

UK’s joint venture IntElect provides e-counting election solution to elect London Mayor

UK’s IntElect, a joint venture set up by DRS and ERS, has been highly praised for successfully providing their specialist electronic e-Counting solution to the Greater London Authority (GLA) for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly members elections.
23 05 2012

UK Company DRS shares expertise in the use of new technologies at Umalusi 2012 Conference

Earlier this month DRS Data Services Director of e-Assessment, Graham Hudson, was one of the key speakers at the Umalusi 2012 Conference focusing on Standards in Education and Training : The Challenge.

07 03 2012

UK Company DRS leads the way in examination processing solutions in Africa

UK based global data capture specialist, DRS, has continued its success in the African market by slashing by two-thirds the time required to run a major examination programme in Ethiopia.Students no longer have to wait for their results as the processing time has been significantly reduced.

29 02 2012

DRS sponsor AEA Annual Conference and see for themselves the challenge facing election administrators in the coming years

Representatives from DRS, in partnership with colleagues from IntElect, a joint venture between DRS and Electoral Reform Services (ERS), were on hand at the Association of Electoral Administrators’ (AEA) Annual Conference in Blackpool to provide advice on reducing the administrative burden of election counts, whilst ensuring the security, integrity and accuracy of the results.