Pharos Print vs halka

The Pharos Print app, part of the Pharos MobilePrint solution, allows you to easily submit content from your iOS device to a Pharos secure print queue. To use this app, Pharos MobilePrint and a Pharos secure print solution must be in place within your organization. Features • Easily submit content from your phone or tablet into a Pharos secure print queue. • Edit your finishing options before you print. • Preview your document(s) before you print. • Delete a print job from your Pharos secure print queue. • View all documents in your Pharos secure print queue. • View your Available Funds and job cost (when applicable). • Release print jobs to the printer (if configured). • Select printers for release by scanning QR code (if configured). Operating Environment • Supports iOS 14.0 and newer iPhone and iPad models. • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Uniprint 9.0+ • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Blueprint 5.2+ • QR Print Release requires MobilePrint 2.4 and Uniprint 9.1 SP3 Supported Files (Important) Uploading or opening files from other apps via “Open In” and "Sharing", or via the "Upload" button in the app supports the following file formats: Microsoft Office® documents, Microsoft Outlook®, PDF, images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP), text files (CSV, RTF & TXT), and OpenOffice documents. How to use the features of Pharos Print app [Note: some features or settings may be disabled by your organization, as noted] A. Download and install the Pharos Print app to your iOS device. B. Connect Pharos Print to your organization’s Pharos MobilePrint server. a. Open the Pharos Print app. b. Contact your organization’s IT administrator to obtain the Pharos MobilePrint server information (URL). c. Enter the Pharos Server Name and Server Port (both are required). d. Select Connect e. The Pharos Print app will connect to the Pharos server and display a User Authentication Screen. C. Authenticate to the Pharos Server. a. Enter the credentials that you normally use to print (your username and password). b. Select Log On to enter the Pharos Print app. D. Files can be submitted either via the Upload icon in the app or by using the native iOS “Open In” or the "Sharing" command to submit your print job. a. To upload supported documents from the app, simply log in and use the "Upload" button. Sources for files on your device, or cloud, will be presented. b. To upload supported documents using “Open In" or "Sharing" i. Select content in any app that supports “Open In" or "Sharing". ii. Select Open In/Share. iii. Select the Open/Share in Pharos Print icon. E. You may set finishing options, preview, or delete a document a. Select a print job in your job list. b. Apply your desired finishing options via the "Print Options" tab at the bottom of the app: i. 1 sided or 2 sided ii. Color or Black & White iii. Pages per side iv. Number of copies v. Page range to print c. To preview documents, select a document and use the "Preview" button. d. To delete documents, select a document and use the "Delete" button. F. To print documents, this option must be allowed by your organization a. Select document(s) to print b. Then either use the tab at the bottom of the app to select a printer (if available) c. Or use the “QR Code” icon at the top right of the app (if available) to enable the camera and point it at the QR code on the printer you want to print to. G. To view available funds you have for printing, use the “Payment method” tab at the bottom of the app. a. If made available by your organization, the app may offer the ability to “Add Funds” via the link on this tab. H. Logging out a. To log out of the Pharos Print app, select the gear icon in the upper left corner and select Log out.

Introduction halka is an integrated platform that connects the governing and the governed. It strengthens the democratic process by ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the electoral process. The intuitive and user-friendly interface helps the constituents, electoral representatives and electoral authorities to connect, collaborate and take an active part in the democratic process. It enables candidates, governing authorities and international electoral observers to garner public opinion with minimal effort/engagement. The app is also a gateway to information about the latest political news, past election results, politician and party profiles, latest constituency mapping and voter lists management. Features Election Results (Previous and Upcoming) • Provides the public with a context through the results of previous elections • Helps you plan your election day activities equipped with the latest constituency maps, polling stations and other election-related data • Access the most credible and updated information about the electoral process, without any discrimination Complaints • Empowers the masses by enabling them to directly communicate their problems to their aspiring and elected representatives • Garner support for your complaints and turn your complaints into public petitions • Public representatives monitor and address the petitions of their respective areas and assign resources for their resolution. Internal Reporting/Situational Reporting/Status Reports • Aspiring electoral candidates form a hierarchical team for campaign and constituency management. • Field teams report emerging and emergency situations to their leads, enhancing efficacy. Surveys • Conduct detailed and customized surveys based on geographic areas, thematic areas or other participant profiles based on demographic criteria, and monitor the public pulse. • Survey facility for electoral candidates, international election monitoring bodies, surveying entities and news channels with minimal expenses and resource deployment. Candidate Profile • Pro-halka users and Electoral candidates upload their own records and past political experience and inform the public as a primary source. Constituency Mapping/Management • Inclusive and comprehensive platform for aspiring election candidates and their aides: a tool for internal communication, monitoring public pulse, sending out tailored alerts and notifications, and keeping tabs on complaints and petitions. News • Access various authentic news sources, with a myriad of opinions and perspectives. Target Audience For Public Empowering the public and giving them awareness and voice is the prime goal of this app. The real power is garnered by the public as they provide their opinions and raise issues that matter to them. The app is designed to enable people to realize their power in the democratic process. For Candidates For the individuals aspiring to contest elections, this app provides optimal utilization of resources, such as time, money and human resource. The candidates can also conduct surveys, follow-up on public complaints and status reports for a comprehensive constituency management strategy. For Local Bodies The app is equally beneficial for individuals running for candidacy in trade unions, local body elections, Bar Associations and others. Individuals can form teams, assign tasks to members in various areas, and then garner information for their campaigns through reports and surveys. For International Observers and National Entities Before, during and after the elections, international bodies of various statures, international media organizations and observers from international communities arrive in the country to ensure transparency and accountability in the elections. Most of these organizations lack the extensive human resource to gather information and reports from across the country. They can easily deputize this app and engage Halka users on freelance contracts.