About Andrew Kertesz

Andrew Kertesz has worked within the security industry for over a decade. He started as an installer for an alarm and video security integrator as their IT installation professional and quickly moved into a management role. After working as an integrator, Andrew joined Axis Communications as the Small Business Account Manager in Canada and moved into his current role as RSM for Western Ontario in 2018. Andrew’s supports his partner network across an array of industries, with a key focus on the K-12 and higher education segment.

Posts by Andrew Kertesz:

    Fostering a safe learning environment

    One of the main goals of any educational facility, whether elementary (primary), secondary or post-secondary, is to provide a safe environment for students to learn. Fostering a safe learning environment allows teachers, parents, students, and staff to feel confident that they are secure within the facilities at all times. Physical security plays a large role … Continued

      Why end-to-end solutions are critical to ensuring safety in schools

      A major factor when designing and implementing a school security system is to ensure a reasonable level of security for staff, students, and the community. Situational awareness is paramount, and this can be achieved by implementing the right security strategies and integrating the right technologies. This means that in the event of an emergency not … Continued

        Smart technologies for safe learning

        One of the main goals of any educational facility is to provide a safe environment for students to learn. It is important to foster a safe learning environment to enable teachers, parents, students, and staff to feel confidant that they are secure within the facilities at all times. Security solutions being implemented today provide more … Continued

          How a single point of entry supports safe school environments

          With Covid-19 restrictions slowly being lifted and schools once again opening their doors to their communities, it is important for school security personnel to put an emphasis on ensuring our schools are not only welcoming, but also safe for all. A single point for visitor management While there are many areas that school building officials … Continued