Strategic partnership between Virtual Cable and NetSupport
Virtual Cable, a leader in digital workspace solutions with a strong presence in the education sector, and NetSupport, a global provider of software for educational institutions and organizations, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at integrating NetSupport School’s capabilities with Virtual Cable’s UDS Education. The goal of this collaboration is to offer a more robust and comprehensive solution for technology management in educational environments.
Developed by Virtual Cable, UDS Education is a digital workspace solution optimized for the education sector. It provides secure 24/7 access from any location and device to all of an institution’s applications and software. Additionally, it integrates with Moodle and other LMS platforms to ensure unified access to all educational tools from a single portal. UDS Education enables the virtualization of Windows and Linux desktops and applications, and facilitates remote access to Windows, Linux, and macOS devices.
On the other hand, NetSupport, a market leader in classroom management and training solutions, offers corporate and educational software tools. NetSupport’s solutions are designed to maximize client technology, increase ROI, and boost productivity in organizations of any size or sector—goals shared by Virtual Cable’s UDS Education. Their flagship solution, NetSupport School, is highly successful in both teaching and classroom management. Among other features, the following functionalities will be available on virtualized desktops or remotely accessible devices through UDS Education:
• Student monitoring: Teachers can track student activity, including viewing their screens, applications used, websites visited, and collaborations made.
• Real-time teaching: Enables screen sharing, use of a virtual whiteboard, presentations, guided learning, and updating student information bars with lesson objectives and available resources.
• Technician’s console: A tool for network administrators and technicians to effectively manage and maintain all computers in the school.
• Multi-platform support: With versions for Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, iOS, and Android, it allows teachers to connect with all students regardless of the platform they use.
Objectives and benefits of the alliance
Through this alliance, Virtual Cable and NetSupport aim to expand the reach and functionality of their solutions by integrating the capabilities of NetSupport School with UDS Education. Specifically, the integration simplifies technology management, enhances security, and delivers superior operational efficiency. Clients can expect reduced operational costs, greater ease of use, and a more enriched user experience.
NetSupport CEO Al Kingsley comments: : “We are delighted to welcome Virtual Cable as a partner and share our core value of ensuring EdTech is affordable, accessible and, most importantly, effective. Together, we can help schools and educators access and benefit from NetSupport School’s comprehensive instruction tools while assisting them to manage their devices efficiently, resulting in a more productive learning environment.”
Fernando Feliu, Executive Managing Director of Virtual Cable, adds: “The integration of UDS Education with NetSupport School allows us to offer a unique proposition in the educational market. Together, we provide tools that not only enhance IT management and monitoring but also enrich the educational experience for students and teachers.”
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