Clint Bryer, vice president of mar-
keting for Safety Vision, noted that cloud security adds an extra layer of protection by safeguarding the video and providing secure access to authorized personnel. “Cloud-based solutions also
reduce the need for extensive physical infrastructure, leading to cost savings in terms of storage and maintenance,” he added. Remote access to video is import-
ant to Zach McKinney, director of transportation at Hamilton South- eastern Schools in Fishers, Indiana. “This allows us to give access to administrators at all 23 buildings to view and respond to incidents that occur on the school bus,” he said of the Microsoft Office cloud. “The ability for our administrators to access the video through the cloud storage has
been very beneficial to helping them address student behaviors.” Mike Breitenbecher, director of transportation for Pinckney Com- munity Schools in Michigan, said he has also found remote storage to be advantageous. “By having a video download
remotely and be accessible via the cloud, I was able to investigate an in- cident that occurred remotely versus me coming into the office or being on-site,” he shared. And since the data is stored off-
site, there’s no need to worry that a system failure will result in lost data. “Reputable companies that offer cloud storage have redundancies to ensure that the data is kept safe,” Breitenbecher noted. At the same time, he and his staff consider their reliance on the cloud
as a work in progress. The district has found its AngelTrax system to be reliable but have yet to take full advantage of its capabilities. “As with many other transporta-
tion directors, this is a small piece of our responsibilities and probably doesn’t receive as much attention as it should,” he said. “We use a mix of cloud storage and on-site storage for our videos.”
35% Transportation
directors/supervisors said they store data in the cloud.
(Out of 100 responses to a recent STN magazine reader survey.)
Areas of Focus
Joe Allen, sales manager for Safe Fleet, offered the following suggestions for school transportation leaders to consider when researching cloud-based video technology.
• Security and compliance: Ensure the chosen solution meets the highest standards of data protection and complies with relevant regulations.
• Scalability: Look for a system that can grow with your needs, allowing for additional cameras or integration with other systems as required.
• Ease of use: Select a user-friendly platform that doesn’t require extensive training to operate.
• Reliability: Choose products with a proven track record of reliability and robustness, minimizing downtime and maintenance.
• Support and service: Partner with a provider that offers excellent customer support and service, ensuring that any issues are quickly addressed.
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