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BluSKY Solutions for Schools K-12

Overview​

No other security platform addresses the unique needs of K-12 schools like BluSKY. With its AI cloud-based access and video security platform, BluSKY provides a comprehensive solution to the security challenges faced by schools of any size. The combination of its powerful features and robust architecture provides solutions for securing classrooms, administrative buildings, athletic facilities, parking lots, and more.

BluSKY is designed to solve key security challenges faced by K-12 schools, such as system unification, database integration, easy and flexible administration, audits and compliance, cyber security protection, after-hours access, false alarms, visitor and vendor processing, and many more. With its user-friendly and unified web interface, BluSKY delivers all major security functions for K-12 schools while reducing operating costs for every facility it serves.

If you're looking for a comprehensive security solution for your K-12 school, look no further than BluSKY. Explore its features in more detail below and discover why BluSKY is the ideal choice for your security needs.

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Key Benefits and Features​

  1. Cloud-based with Local Hardware Redundancy

  2. Unified Platform with a Simple, Intuitive Interface

  3. Non-Proprietary - Open Hardware and Software

  4. True Mobile Security - Control, Response and Management from Anywhere

  5. BluREMOTE - Portal and Floor Access Using Your Smartphone

  6. Automated Database Integration with School Platform

  7. Mass Notification at the Touch of a Button

  8. Police, Fire, EMT Notification and System Control from Anywhere

  9. Life Safety Team Management and Tracking

  10. Mustering using Mobile Devices

  11. Reporting from Anywhere

  12. Use a Mobile Device for Access - No Credential Required

  13. Multiple Options for Credentials - Card, Fob, Mobile, Virtual, Biometric

  14. Video Delivered Everywhere

  15. Alarms and Intrusions

  16. Frictionless Visitor Management with Watchlist Integration

  17. Vendor and COI Management

  18. Integrated Lock Sets Reduce Cost and Provide Deeper Access Control

  19. Intercom and Door Release from Anywhere with a Virtual Master Station

  20. Relay Elevator Control to Keep People Where They Should

  21. AI-Based Deep Monitoring and Notification

  22. Person Reader Option - You are the Key

  23. System Health and Power Management Ensures Everything has Power, is Secured and Working Properly

  24. Easy Transition

  25. References for Schools K-12

  26. Product Roadmap for the Schools K-12 Vertical

Cloud-based with Local Hardware Redundancy​

Cloud_Local_Redundancy_4.jpg Click to Enlarge1. Running in redundant Microsoft Azure data centers 2. Best possible security infrastructure 3. Redundant everything in each data center 4. “Hot” redundant between data centers 5. Automatic data backup - never lose data 6. Automatic software upgrades with no downtime 7. Best possible cyber security protection 8. Separate the people from the computers, data and network 9. Available to everyone that is supposed to have access 10. Triple redundant Internet connection - fiber/hardwire, WIFI, cellular 11. Local hardware continues to function regardless of internet connection

Unified Platform with a Simple, Intuitive Interface​

1. AI, Access, Alarms, Intrusion, Video, Relay Elevator, DDE, Visitor, Vendor, Intercom, Biometric, Power 2. A simple intuitive Web interface 3. What everyone is used to 4. No operator manual required 5. Less expensive, more capable and fewer issues than with siloed “Frankenware” systems 6. One Database, One UI, One Event Clock - easy to learn 7. Can also integrate with other systems to leverage Deep Monitoring capabilities of BluSKY 8. Fire, BMS, Elevator, IT, etcUnified_Control_All_iPad.jpg Click to Enlarge

Non-Proprietary - Open Hardware and Software​

Open_Hardware_Restful_API copy.png1. Future-proof and never locked in 2. Mercury Hardware and Open API 3. Open, industry standard security 4. Connects 5. Off the shelf PCs and peripherals 6. Flexibility to move away from BluB0X 7. All customer data is freely accessible and exportable to excel at any time by the customer 8. All hardware is reusable 9. Flexibility to change service providers

True Mobile Security - Control, Response and Management from Anywhere​

1. Real-time control, response, status, and management from everywhere 2. 100% functionality - no limitations 3. ADAWATAB - Any device, Anywhere, Any Time, Any Browser 4. Device and operating system agnostic 5. No software to load, manage or update 6. No apps needed for your mobile deviceBluRemote 2023

BluREMOTE - Portal and Floor Access Using Your Smartphone​

DDE Datasheet_Phones_BS.jpg Click to Enlarge1. Ability to use your mobile device to unlock doors, turnstiles, relay elevators, and DDE and receive DDE assignments 2. Also provides remote control capability for reception areas, gates, parking garages, and visitors

Automated Database Integration with School Platform​

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Mass Notification at the Touch of a Button​

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Police, Fire, EMT Notification and System Control from Anywhere​

1. Real-time on-screen monitoring and control 2. Email and text (SMS) notification and response 3. Dial-out to a monitoring center 4. Provide authorities the ability to use the system to better their ability to provide assistancepolicefireemt

Life Safety Team Management and Tracking​

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Mustering using Mobile Devices​

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Reporting from Anywhere​

Realtime control

Use a Mobile Device for Access - No Credential Required​

1. Ability to use your mobile device to unlock doors, turnstiles, relay elevators, and DDE and receive DDE assignments 2. Also provides remote control capability for reception areas, gates, parking garages, and visitorsPB_Iphone.jpg

Multiple Options for Credentials - Card, Fob, Mobile, Virtual, Biometric​

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Video Delivered Everywhere​

BluSKY™ brings any local video to the Cloud. Current integrations include- Milestone, Salient, Exacq, Avigilon, Arcules, and Genetec. The integration also provides a vehicle to integrate BluSKY AI, Access, Alarms, Visitor, Intercom and Biometric applications to create a unified security platform to address all core security functions in one system. The system can run simultaneously on-premise and in the BluBØX Cloud making the entire solution accessible from any device, anywhere, any time by an unlimited number of users. Video and video events can be seen on any device, anywhere at any time without having to install software or mobile apps. Video that was once limited to the local NVR and workstations can now be shared with an unlimited number of users simultaneously. Video sent to the BluBØX Cloud can be from live or recorded video, video events or video associated with analytics, access, alarm, visitor, intercom or operator events. BluSKY can run within the local video interface or on any device with a browser and internet connection. Whether you are on-site or on the go you can be notified and respond instantly with all the information you need to be delivered right to your fingertips. Add AI through BluSKY Analytics and BluSKY Intelligence to create a smart system that proactively monitors and automatically adjusts system configuration and notifies the proper people when a security risk emerges. BluSKY also makes installing and supporting any video system a breeze because all cameras are configured in the Cloud. Every camera, from every system deployed, can be seen from anywhere on any device. Combined this with BluSKY Video Diagnostics and BluSKY VPN, and you can remotely support all systems without having to roll a truck. Video Management System IntegrationVideo Notification

Alarms and Intrusions​

Alarms IntrusionsBluSKY’s Alarm Management consolidates alarm response and management for a single facility or across an entire enterprise. Seamlessly integrating with leading third-party alarm panels and other hardware, Alarm Management employs an efficient, easy-to-use interface to ensure fast, consistent alarm response and reporting. Security staff can view a comprehensive data dashboard and perform all functions regardless of their location; user-defined rules allow for automatic notification of key personnel and other actions. In addition, Alarm Management stores all audit and response information within the BluSKY database, providing powerful facilities for business intelligence and trend analysis.  Alarm Management and Intrusion Detection Alarm Management and Intrusion Detection Architecture

Frictionless Visitor Management with Watchlist Integration​

1. Easy, Fast, Secure Visitor Management 2. Most digital and physical credential options that integrate into the access control system 3. The highest pre-authorization rate for the fastest and most secure visits 4. Digital credentials delivered right to the guest’s mobile device 5. Integrated watchlist checks against Do Not Admit list in real timefrictionless Visitor

Vendor and COI Management​

truck delivery1. Vendor approval process 2. Only approved vendors on-site 3. Audit trail of vendor activity 4. Instant access to data anywhere/anytime

Integrated Lock Sets Reduce Cost and Provide Deeper Access Control​

1. Expand access control deeper into the building 2. Secure bathrooms, IDF closets, mechanical rooms, storage rooms 3. Wi-Fi Locks require less infrastructure and cabling making them more cost-effectiveIntelligent Locks

Intercom and Door Release from Anywhere with a Virtual Master Station​

Intercoms 2023.jpg1. All-In-One Intelligent Reader, Intercom, Camera, and Visitor Entry Device 2. Multi-biometric, Multi-factor 3. Uses face, card, Bluetooth, QR Codes, or Cloud Credential 4. Proof of presence photo for every entry

Relay Elevator Control to Keep People Where They Should​

1. Retrofit your existing cabs 2. Provide additional control 3. Floor feedback option 4. Multiple floor permissionsElevatorDDE

AI-Based Deep Monitoring and Notification​

AI Brain Icon Slider1. Continuously monitor hardware, software, and communications to ensure everything is working properly 2. Notifies the proper people automatically if there is an issue and what the problem is 3. Proactively looks for potential trouble spots

Person Reader Option - You are the Key​

1. All-In-One Intelligent Reader, Intercom, Camera, and Visitor Entry Device 2. Multi-biometric, Multi-factor 3. Uses face, card, Bluetooth, QR Codes, or Cloud Credential 4. Proof of presence photo for every entry attemptPerson Reader Stack Feb 2023

System Health and Power Management Ensures Everything has Power, is Secured and Working Properly​

Screen Shot 2018-03-14 at 11.46.44 PM.png1. Intelligent Power Modules 2. Control, Diagnose, View from Anywhere 3. Power Monitoring, Notification, and Response 4. AI, Rules, Power Analytics 5. Power Management Applications

Easy Transition​

1. Conversion can be done over a weekend 2. Maintain card compatibility 3. We can read and reuse existing cards 4. Case Study - 11 Times SquareBB_Conversions.jpg Click to Enlarge

References for Schools K-12​

thereferences1. BluSKY is best solution for Schools K-12 2. Installations throughout the US 3. Schools K-12 Reference List

Product Roadmap for the Schools K-12 Vertical​

What BluSKY will do in the future is as important as what it does today and should be a major consideration when evaluating products. BluBØX provides continuous improvement to its products and BluSKY evolves rapidly through monthly software releases. For this reason, we make our **Product Roadmap**publicly available for all to see and consider. We also receive tremendous feedback from our partners, consultants and end users that also becomes part of the product roadmap. If you have any good ideas for BluREMOTE or BluSKY please send us your thoughts to support@blub0x.com. Our current thinking for future enhancements to BluSKY for the Schools K-12 are as follows: 1. Audits with Teeth 2. Banking Center Keyless Reports 3. Biometric Visitor and Vendor Processing 4. Analytics 5. Situational Awarenessroadmap Arrows 3