Geographic Solutions Successfully Completes First Nationwide NASWA SIDES Module Modernization Deployments

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:01:38 GMT

PALM HARBOR, Fla., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geographic Solutions has successfully completed the first production deployments of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) latest modernization of the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES), becoming the first vendor in the nation to transition client states to the updated platform.

SIDES is a secure, web-based system developed by NASWA in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor that enables the electronic exchange of unemployment insurance (UI) claims information between state workforce agencies, employers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and professional employer organizations (PEOs). The platform streamlines UI claims processing by improving speed, accuracy, security, reducing improper payments, and helping employers better manage UI tax costs.

As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, NASWA periodically updates SIDES modules to incorporate state-requested enhancements and improve system performance. Geographic Solutions began preparing for the latest modernization in November 2025 by implementing the infrastructure enhancements needed to support the platform.

Geographic Solutions worked closely with NASWA and four client states to coordinate testing, certification, and implementation. The production upgrades were successfully completed on July 16, with all four Geographic Solutions client states transitioning to the modernized SIDES platform without issue, becoming the first production implementations completed nationwide.

"Successfully completing the nation's first production implementations of NASWA's modernized SIDES module reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, secure unemployment insurance technology," said Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions. "Working alongside NASWA and our client states, we achieved a seamless transition that allows agencies to immediately benefit from the platform's latest enhancements while continuing to provide efficient service to employers and claimants."

Geographic Solutions continues to partner with state workforce agencies to modernize unemployment insurance systems through secure, scalable technology that improves efficiency, strengthens program integrity, and enhances service for employers and claimants.

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Geographic Solutions Becomes a NASWA Affiliate Organization

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:17:00 GMT

In August 2010, Geographic Solutions, Inc. was accepted by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) as an affiliate organization. Geographic Solutions joins 36 other NASWA affiliates held under the designation.

The NASWA affiliation designation is available to organizations interested in the Workforce Investment System, such as workforce investment boards, local one-stop career centers, economic development organizations, community colleges, employment research organizations, and workforce system trainers, consultants, and vendors.

NASWA is an organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance laws, employment services, training programs, employment statistics and labor market information and other programs and services provided through the publicly-funded state workforce system. The guiding principles of NASWA are to advance the state role in the workforce system, invest in training and professional development, and to lead in coordinating local, state, and federal roles.

For more information on the NASWA organization, affiliate benefits, or how to become a NASWA affiliate, visit http://www.workforceatm.org/becomeaffiliate.cfm, email ceser@naswa.org or call 202-434-8020.

Geographic Solutions is a privately-owned company with corporate offices located in Palm Harbor, Florida. For over 17 years the company has specialized in providing innovative employment and training solutions to state and local workforce development agencies. Our Company has developed some of the leading operating system in the workforce development industry. Our systems are utilized by fifteen states and nearly 20 local regions throughout the country. For more information on Geographic Solutions, Inc., visit www.geographicsolutions.com.

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Geographic Solutions Successfully Completes First Nationwide NASWA SIDES Module Modernization Deployments

Geographic Solutions Becomes a NASWA Affiliate Organization