July 2020 – nSide™

nSide|Fleet + WiFi

Florence, AL – July 8, 2020 – nSide|Fleet + WiFi is intentionally designed for schools looking to prepare off campus, at-home Internet access for students facing challenges due to COVID-19.

In support of school systems seeking further assistance throughout the pandemic, Governor Kay Ivey is awarding one time funds to the Alabama State Department of Education. As a result, schools have an opportunity to utilize $10 million of this allocation to equip all school buses with WiFi capabilities that will increase internet activity and help bridge the digital divide.

nSide is responding to these increased demands for Internet connectivity solutions by enhancing its original nSide|Fleet product. The new nSide Fleet + WiFi feature will offer Internet access and data reporting capabilities to students studying from home, as a result of COVID-19 school closures. Along with connectivity, the new product will also include a BusSOS feature to enable a panic button for drivers to use under emergency circumstances.

“Something that we emphasize a lot for our clients, is our partnership. We have a working relationship with these schools,” says Dr. Steve McKinney, CEO and Founder of nSide. “We talk about nSide as a platform, and the intent is to provide a singular, consolidated approach to school safety. Introducing nSide|Fleet + Wifi is our latest solution to meet the needs of our schools. I believe that adapting to student learning environments and filling in the gaps is crucial, and I also believe that we have a responsibility to make sure that our platform adapts over time to accommodate those specific needs.”

After noting the swift acceleration of school closures across the country, nSide began its nSide|Fleet + WiFi offerings to include a variety of features to aid school districts shifting to distance learning at-home. nSide offers unique data plans and mapping opportunities to track buses as well as provide Internet connectivity, with plans starting at 3 years and extending to 7 years. More information on nSide’s solution to school bus wifi can be found at https://nside.io/nside-wifi/

nSide Newsletter 2020-Q2

Every quarter, we send out the best of what we’ve done here at nSide. This recap covers even more ground than usual, as we’ve found ourselves pushing the limits to what we can achieve as a team. After extensive testing, our latest technologies have been presented to take your school’s safety measures to the next level. Our platform continues to evolve amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, so we have offered up what we know to be the smartest and most efficient solutions. In the wake of this outbreak, our team has been assessing and providing every resource possible to support your needs. We hope that by unifying these tools into our platform, you might be able to rest in the assurance that nSide is your one-stop solution for any school safety concern.

Our team is always here to assist you in emergency situations, and we recognize that this quarter is unique to experiences that we’ve had in recent years. However, there is much to celebrate in your school’s immediate response and care for students! We will continue to find innovative ways to build up this community and provide you with relevant, accurate information to come. As always, growth is great! Below you can find an assortment of our latest news and most engaged social media posts from March leading up to June. If you have any questions about these updates, please don’t hesitate to contact us at help@nside.io. Thanks for spending this quarter with us!

New Technologies

Surveillance – We are proud to announce that we are now partnered with Verkada to bring your school the latest in video surveillance technology and emergency planning. Every K-12 public school in Alabama has access to and utilizes nSide – The School Safety Platform. Now, all of your video surveillance cameras can be viewed in one platform for sharing with other school officials, law enforcement, E-911 and emergency responders! These video surveillance cameras can also integrate with your existing maps and floor plans. We can perform an assessment of your school’s camera needs and let you personally experience the additional layer of protection this system provides for faculty, staff, and students.

Mobile WiFi – In addition to our new video surveillance technology, we are also offering a Mobile Wifi Solution! We hope to provide your students with the best opportunity for distance learning, as we recognize that every school district across the state can benefit from easily accessible hotspots. This new solution can be installed on school buses or at any specific location that your administrators deem necessary. Our goal is to save you time by providing speedy technologies and connectivity that makes e-learning a breeze, all while unifying systems together in one platform. As always, we at nSide believe that ensuring a safe learning environment is top priority to guarantee the health and success of all students, and we are here to help.

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Top Reminders

As you prep for the new school year, you might notice the sections in the EOP page are now yellow. These are reset on July 1, 2020. The yellow shading on the EOP and the Notice button indicates it is time for your annual EOP review. If the Notice button also has a specific entry, you will need to address that issue along with the review. The green shading on the EOP means that it is up to date for the current school year. As always, let us know if we can help!