{"id":105,"date":"2026-06-02T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T02:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallen.com.au\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T02:00:59","slug":"iscs-outlines-sectech-nz-product-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallen.com.au\/blog\/iscs-outlines-sectech-nz-product-range\/","title":{"rendered":"ISCS Outlines SecTech NZ Product Range"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISCS has outlined the product lineup it will present at SecTech NZ in June 2026, with a portfolio centred on edge video architecture, long-range vehicle access and modern credential technologies. The selection spans Milesight, Network Optix, Nedap and HID Global \u2014 a mix that reflects where the broader electronic security market is heading: fewer servers, deeper integration, and more flexible deployment models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edge-Embedded VMS: Milesight OpenVision with Nx Witness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The headline product from ISCS’s SecTech NZ showcase is Milesight’s OpenVision camera range, which embeds the Network Optix Nx Witness video management system directly into the camera hardware. Rather than relying on a dedicated on-premise server or NVR, the VMS server runs on the device itself \u2014 enabling live monitoring, playback and system management from within a single unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This edge-based architecture has real implications for how smaller or distributed sites approach their CCTV infrastructure. Traditional VMS deployments require a server-grade machine, appropriate network configuration, and a separate licensing and maintenance overhead. Embedding Nx Witness into the camera consolidates that into a single device footprint, which can reduce both capital expenditure and the complexity of ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once connected, the camera links to Nx Cloud for remote access and centralised management, and supports multi-site environments through Nx Witness Merge \u2014 a standard feature for organisations running cameras across multiple buildings or campuses. Storage options include local on-device recording or cloud storage via Wasabi integration, all accessible through the standard Nx Witness client interface. For facilities teams managing multiple sites without dedicated IT staff on each, this kind of architecture lowers the operational barrier considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Range Vehicle Access: Nedap uPASS Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the access control side, Nedap’s uPASS Go reader addresses a persistent challenge in vehicle-based access: reliable, hands-free identification at speed and distance. The reader uses passive UHF RFID technology \u2014 meaning vehicle tags carry no onboard battery \u2014 and is rated for identification at distances of up to 10 metres. That range suits car parks, gated driveways, service vehicle bays and staff access points where stopping at a reader is impractical or creates throughput bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uPASS Go supports three interface standards: Wiegand, OSDP v2 secure channel, and TCP\/IP. OSDP v2 is worth noting specifically \u2014 it provides an encrypted, bidirectional communication channel between the reader and the access controller, which is an improvement over the older, unencrypted Wiegand protocol that remains common in legacy installations. The reader’s compliance with ISO18000-6C ensures interoperability with a wide range of UHF RFID tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A circular polarisation antenna supports flexible tag placement on vehicles, which matters in busy lanes where tag orientation cannot be tightly controlled. Installation has been updated with a redesigned mounting bracket, a service hatch for easier field access, and a USB-C interface \u2014 practical details that reduce installation time and simplify future maintenance. The unit is rated for outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For building owners and strata managers overseeing basement car parks or gated communities, this kind of system offers a significant upgrade path from traditional boom gate remotes or proximity card swipe \u2014 particularly where managing contractor and visitor vehicle access is a recurring pain point. Mallen’s access control and visitor management<\/a> work regularly encounters these requirements in multi-tenancy residential and commercial buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HID Global Signo and Mobile Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ISCS is also showing HID Global’s Signo reader range alongside HID Mobile Access at SecTech NZ. While the source article was truncated at this point, HID’s Signo platform is a well-established credential reader line supporting multiple card technologies and mobile credentials via Bluetooth and NFC. Mobile Access allows smartphones and wearables to be used as credentials, which has become an increasingly common request from facilities managers looking to reduce the overhead of physical card issuance and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Australian Specifiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SecTech NZ is a Trans-Tasman event, and products demonstrated there frequently move into the Australian market in short order. For facilities managers, IT managers and building owners in NSW evaluating their next upgrade cycle, the trends on display here are directly relevant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n