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Unlock the Potential of IoT in Schools | Secure Insights Podcast Episode 6
Episode 6
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Explore real-world insights from industry experts and discover how technology is shaping a smarter, safer world.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 campusesAnd 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.➡️ Download “Smart campuses, smarter decisions: Unlocking the potential of IoT in schools”: https://to.axis.com/ibRjErThe 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.➡️ Check out more episodes of Secure Insights: https://bit.ly/4awP4El➡️ Subscribe for more videos from Axis Communications: https://bit.ly/4g6QPeV🎧 Listen to Secure InsightsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SXAknUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast➡️ Learn more about Axis solutions for education: https://to.axis.com/vr37Zj➡️ Head over to the Axis website: https://to.axis.com/_4RXlW00:00 — Welcome to Secure Insights03:45 — Barriers to adoption05:31 — An IoT device as a force multiplier07:45 — Opportunities for actionable insights12:52 — Fragmentation of departments17:20 — Mitigating cyber threats19:44 — Better learning experience with IoT23:39 — Challenges of education institutions in Canada25:37 — Uncommon use cases for IoT29:08 — Better management of events33:45 — Scalability and interoperability38:42 — Safety and security aspects in K-12 schools vs universities41:32 — Campus operations in K-12 schools vs universities45:55 — Data-driven decisions for profit48:12 — Data security and privacy53:47 — Considerations when implementing IoT56:51 — Future outlook About Axis CommunicationsAxis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.
