Motor Coach & Tour Bus Cameras, Fleet Management, & PA Systems

Cloud-Based Fleet Management Software Should Include ARMOR Cloud

Here’s why.

Today’s cloud-based fleet management software captures volumes of information. It also demands server management and data storage capabilities. However, bus operations may lack the know-how and IT infrastructure. The answer: a cloud service.

Reliance on the cloud for data storage continues to grow. Why? Because companies want to capitalize on its many benefits. In fact, the cloud offers so many benefits it is used to store most corporate data.

Among the corporate data are fleet analytics and bus camera system video from REI’s ARMOR™ Software Suite. Many ARMOR customers (64%) use REI’s optional ARMOR Cloud, a cloud service, for data storage and server management. Why should you choose it for your ARMOR cloud-based fleet management software? Read the ten reasons outlined below.

1. ARMOR Cloud saves and backs up data and video.

ARMOR Software Suite generates vast amounts of data, plus video from REI cameras. It could be lost or damaged during electrical storms and power outages. With this in mind, ARMOR Cloud backs up your server.

2. 24/7/365 access to fleet management surveillance video and data.

ARMOR Cloud permits nonstop access to downloaded data and video from your ARMOR fleet management software. Even more, internet-connected devices enable access from anywhere.

Taylor Moore, ARMOR product and engagement manager, explains, “ARMOR engages several modules and data collected by sensors, hardware, and automation. This prompts notifications, reports, and video. Accessing this information in a timely manner speeds up everything. What’s more, administration can become more efficient and effective in safety, fleet health, and operations management. Overall, the service benefits every member of a district, including students, in some way.”

Access your ARMOR server 24/7.

3. Transition to the cloud is easy.

ARMOR Cloud is turnkey. In other words, it transfers data and video from your REI bus DVR to the cloud for you.

4. Easy to learn.

Cloud computing requires a short learning curve. In fact, ARMOR Cloud users only need a few steps to log in to their ARMOR servers.

5. Convenience and security.

REI’s IT staff manages your ARMOR Software Suite server. This includes scalability, software updates, and security. In short, ARMOR Cloud eliminates or reduces server duties for your IT resources.

6. Save money.

REI’s ARMOR Cloud service stores and manages fleet statistics and videos from your bus camera systems for you. Therefore, the service reduces IT needs. For this reason, you save some staff and hardware costs.

Simplify fleet video management with ARMOR Cloud.

7. Save time.

Your cloud-based fleet management software collects a lot of data and video. ARMOR Cloud service provides the server and manages the information for you. Basically, it frees up time for you and your IT staff. As a result, you have more time to do other key tasks.

8. Greater peace of mind.

Rest easier knowing pros take care of your server. Consequently, they lighten your workload and help ensure peak server performance. Therefore, you stress less.

9. Less responsibility.

REI manages your server’s size and upgrades. Hence, fewer responsibilities for you and your staff.

10. Maximized uptime.

ARMOR Cloud service tracks server performance and makes sure your server works properly. Reliable performance means increased uptime and less downtime. Overall, your operation becomes more efficient.

As has been noted, ARMOR Cloud eases fleet video management in many ways. To learn more about this cloud service, request information or a demo. Moreover, see how it could enhance your cloud-based fleet management software.

To summarize, Moore adds, “If there’s one word that sums up ARMOR Cloud, it’s accessibility. The service provides remote access to your fleet data and video, 24/7/365. It’s a real game-changer for time-strapped bus operations.”

Billions of users now rely on the cloud. On the whole, it makes their work easier. Cloud computing with ARMOR Cloud service can do the same for you, too.

The future of in-dash infotainment serves up safety

Today’s complex, intelligent technology is enhancing and advancing transportation like never before. Besides redefining existing infotainment systems for passengers, our motor coach and tour bus cameras, driver assistance, and PA system technology are introducing new concepts in safety, surveillance, troubleshooting and reporting to assist drivers and owner/operators—all from a single, central console.

What are these recent advancements? Are they easily integrated into your motorcoach or transit bus operations? What are the benefits? REI has the answers.

An Omaha, Nebraska-based engineering and manufacturing company, REI specializes in high-tech electronics for the global transportation industry, including motor coach and tour bus cameras, driver assistance, and PA system technology. Dave Chavez, senior electronics systems engineer at REI, notes, “Technology is advancing rapidly, and vehicles are becoming smarter, more connected, safer and easier to use. We collaborate with OEMs and partners around the world as we research and develop our motor coach and tour bus cameras, driver assistance, and PA system applications. The advancements and trends in intelligent technology that we’re creating now are taking us one step closer to artificial intelligence.”

Among REI’s complex solutions elevating travel experiences for today’s drivers, passengers and owner/operators: a touch-screen multimedia player and a 360-degree camera observation system with radar object detection. Each of our motor coach and tour bus cameras, driver assistance systems, PA systems, and more of our equipment is engineered explicitly to communicate with vehicles’ existing onboard computers to facilitate easy integration, operation and performance.

ECVR-6700T Multimedia Radio

The nerve center of REI integration, the new ECVR-6700T Multimedia Radio is a centralized, touch screen-controlled, human-to-machine interface (HMI) allowing complete, simple and seamless operation of all subsystems for drivers and passengers. In addition to driver features like dual-zone A/V controls, dual-zone Bluetooth pairing, a large 6.2-inch display and an HDMI switch option for 1080p playback, the ECVR-6700T offers HD views and notifications provided by optional, integrated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Back-up views, 360-degree views, audio/visual alerts and radar are just a few examples.

Scott Hays, president of REI, adds, “Drivers contend with a multitude of uncontrollable variables at any given moment. Whether it’s watching for other motorists, vehicle health issues or keeping passengers happy, our ECVR-6700T monitors, detects, records, reports and displays crucial details for drivers, all from one convenient system. Its integrated capabilities are true advancements in transportation surveillance and infotainment.”

When integrated with onboard high-definition monitors and REI’s MP-5000HD Digital Media Player with GPS and passenger safety messaging, this unit delivers vivid, GPS-automated events and announcements.

3D 360˚ HD Surround View Camera System with Radar Object Detection

Among the ECVR-6700T’s features is its ability to display driver-assisted views, including those captured by REI’s 3D 360˚ HD Surround View Camera System. Integrating camera observation with radar object detection and a J1939 CAN-bus interface for easier installation, the system provides advanced, driver-assisted views for parking, turns and lane changes. This radar-based system makes intuitive, adaptive guidelines possible, allowing drivers to view and compensate for tail-swing in difficult situations.

“The in-dash 6700T puts owner/operators, drivers and passengers at the forefront of complex, integrated technology,” states Hays. “It may be retrofitted in the field or installed by manufacturers. More importantly, it elevates passenger and driver safety and infotainment to new levels.”