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In the latest episode of the Secure Insights podcast, host Alex Walthers sits down with Jill Renihan, Segment Development Manager, Education at Axis Communications, and Andrew Kertesz, Channel Partner End Customer Manager, Canada at Axis Communications, to explore how schools can unlock the potential of IoT to create smarter, safer, and more efficient campuses.
The conversation builds on findings from the report, “Smart campuses, smarter decisions: Unlocking the potential of IoT in schools.” Written by the Hoffman Agency, this report explores how connected technology can help K–12 schools and higher education institutions move beyond traditional security applications. From emergency communications to operations to the overall student experience, IoT is creating new opportunities to turn campus data into actionable insights.
In this episode, we discuss:
➡️ How schools can use IoT and existing connected infrastructure to improve safety, operations, sustainability, and the student experience
➡️ Real-world applications including environmental monitoring, occupancy analytics, queue management, emergency communications, and more
➡️ How schools can overcome common barriers like legacy infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and departmental silos
➡️ Why open platforms and AI will play an important role in the future of connected campuses
And so much more!
Whether you're a K–12 or higher education administrator, campus security professional, facilities leader, IT director, system integrator, or technology decision-maker, this conversation offers practical insights into how connected technology can help campuses make better use of their data and infrastructure.
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The report takes a deeper look at how educational institutions can use IoT to improve security, streamline operations, support sustainability initiatives, and create better experiences for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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00:00 — Welcome to Secure Insights
03:45 — Barriers to adoption
05:31 — An IoT device as a force multiplier
07:45 — Opportunities for actionable insights
12:52 — Fragmentation of departments
17:20 — Mitigating cyber threats
19:44 — Better learning experience with IoT
23:39 — Challenges of education institutions in Canada
25:37 — Uncommon use cases for IoT
29:08 — Better management of events
33:45 — Scalability and interoperability
38:42 — Safety and security aspects in K-12 schools vs universities
41:32 — Campus operations in K-12 schools vs universities
45:55 — Data-driven decisions for profit
48:12 — Data security and privacy
53:47 — Considerations when implementing IoT
56:51 — Future outlook