The latest Genetec “State of Physical Security 2026” report confirms what we at Nextro see every day in New Zealand and Australia: physical & electronic security is no longer just about cameras and locks – it is an enterprise-wide function that’s being redefined by technology, data, and collaboration.

Key Shifts: Security as Strategy, Not Just Protection

• The report shows a growing industry consensus that physical security should be treated as a strategic business enabler, not just a cost-centre.
• Organisations globally are increasingly replacing legacy, standalone systems with unified, integrated platforms — combining video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, IoT and analytics under one roof.
• In 2025, over 70% of respondents surveyed said they now run unified or integrated physical security systems.

For businesses in New Zealand and Australia (many of whom rely on complex sites, critical infrastructure, or multi-facility operations) this shift opens major opportunities. Rather than layering bolt-on systems, there is growing value in building holistic security platforms that support operational efficiency, compliance, and resilience.

What This Means for NZ and Australian Organisations — Nextro’s View

1. Think strategic, not tactical. If you haven’t already, reassess your physical security infrastructure: are you investing only in “locks and cameras,” or building a unified platform that delivers operational insight, resilience, and integration with your IT systems?
2. Leverage convergence – but do so with care. As security, IT, and operations merge, data governance, privacy, and cross-department processes become critical. A trusted partner, like Nextro, can help you design with intention.
3. Plan for long-term value. In uncertain economic climates, choose solutions that balance cost, risk, and flexibility. Favour hybrid-cloud, managed services, and scalable architectures that grow with your organisation.
4. Embrace AI and analytics – but stay grounded. Advanced analytics can deliver big gains, but only when paired with clean data, good practices, and clear operational use-cases.

At Nextro, we believe the future of security in New Zealand and Australia lies in unified, intelligent, data-driven, and managed solutions – and the findings of the Genetec 2026 report reinforce this. If you’re rethinking your security posture, upgrading legacy systems, or planning for smarter, more resilient operations – now is the time to get in touch with Nextro to start the conversation

The post Genetec’s State of Physical Security 2026 — What it means for Nextro’s clients in New Zealand & Australia appeared first on Nextro.

Genetec’s outlook for 2026 highlights key shifts in how organisations will deploy and operate physical security systems. These trends carry strong relevance for New Zealand’s airports, councils, critical infrastructure, transport hubs, and multi‑site enterprises seeking to modernise their environments.

The convergence of physical, cyber, and operational technologies means organisations are rethinking how they design, manage, and scale their security systems. Genetec’s predictions, with which Nextro concurs based on our own analysis, point to increased flexibility, intelligent automation, and unified operations as the defining themes for the year ahead.

Hybrid Cloud Becomes the Preferred Model 

Discussion around cloud strategy is moving from adoption to flexibility. Organisations will select deployment models—cloud, on‑premises, or hybrid—based on performance, cost, and data residency requirements. Hybrid cloud architectures are expected to dominate in NZ due to connectivity and compliance considerations.

Intelligent Automation Goes Mainstream 

Genetec forecasts a shift from hype‑driven AI to practical automation that reduces false alarms, improves monitoring accuracy, and accelerates investigations. For New Zealand businesses with lean teams and high‑volume environments, intelligent automation provides measurable operational impact.

Responsible and Transparent AI Becomes Mandatory 

With AI becoming more common in security workflows, organisations are demanding transparency around data use, privacy, and cybersecurity safeguards. This expectation is especially important for councils and operators accountable to public governance.

Access Control Modernisation Accelerates 

Traditional access control is evolving into identity‑centric security. Growth in ACaaS, mobile credentials, and biometrics supports occupancy insights, energy optimisation, and multi‑site management—benefits well‑suited to NZ’s distributed enterprise environments.

Unified Systems Enhance Security and Operations 

Genetec expects rapid growth in IoT devices and connected building systems. Unified platforms that combine video, access, IoT, and building management allow faster decision‑making and improved incident response across facilities.

Cybersecurity Becomes Embedded in Every Device 

Physical security is now inseparable from cybersecurity. Organisations expect secure interoperability, strong encryption, and robust data residency. As NZ facilities become more connected, secure‑by‑design architectures are essential.

What New Zealand Businesses Should Do Next 

Based on Genetec’s 2026 predictions, organisations should: 
• Develop hybrid cloud strategies aligned to performance and sovereignty 
• Use intelligent automation to improve monitoring and reduce workload 
• Apply transparent, responsible AI governance 
• Modernise access control with mobile and identity‑centric systems 
• Unify video, access, IoT, and building systems under a single platform 
• Embed cybersecurity into every layer of physical security design 

If your organisation is planning physical security modernisation in 2026, the Nextro team is available to help align technology, operations, and governance into a future‑ready, unified approach. Contact Nextro today.

Read THE FULL REPORT HERE

The post Genetec Physical Security Trends for 2026: Flexibility, Automation, and Unified Security for New Zealand appeared first on Nextro.

Auckland, New Zealand – 12 November 2025 – Nextro has once again been recognised by Genetec as a Unified Elite Partner, the highest tier in Genetec’s global partner programme.

The renewed 2026 status highlights Nextro’s continued growth, technical expertise, and proven capability delivering and supporting Genetec’s unified physical and electronic security solutions across New Zealand.

This recognition reflects the strength of Nextro’s long-standing partnership with Genetec and the trust placed in our team by clients across critical infrastructure, crowded places, and New Zealand organisations.

We extend our thanks to our clients, partners, and the Genetec team for their continued collaboration. The Nextro team remains committed to advancing unified cyber, physical, and electronic security solutions that protect people, assets, and operations nationwide.

If you would like to learn how Nextro can help your business achieve security, safety, and operational efficiency outcomes, through clever and unified security design, please contact us today. 

The post Nextro Maintains Genetec Unified Elite Partner status for 2026 appeared first on Nextro.

“Auckland Airport’s decision to use road blockers for hostile vehicle mitigation at a key checkpoint sets the benchmark for securing critical infrastructure in the New Zealand. Nextro is proud to be a key partner in execution of this project,” said Martyn Levy, Managing Director, Nextro.

Nextro supplied and integrated the system’s core components, including TiSO Global road blockers, Axis Communications video surveillance cameras, and Genetec Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras. 

The integrated checkpoint system enhances situational awareness, accelerates vehicle verification, and gives operations teams a modern platform to manage access efficiently. 

The integrated security and operational system delivers tangible benefits to Auckland Airport, including: 

• Stronger perimeter and access security.
• Greater operational efficiency and ergonomic improvements.
• Enhanced health and safety for frontline staff.

The post Nextro Supplies New Zealand’s First Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Road Blockers to Auckland Airport appeared first on Nextro.

Six Critical Security Assessments for 2025

The NZSIS makes six key assessments about New Zealand’s
threat environment in 2025:

• Lone actor terrorist attacks – The most plausible violent extremist attack scenario remains a lone actor who has radicalised online and prepares for violence without intelligence forewarning, likely using easily accessible weapons
• Online-driven extremist support – Grievances and polarising issues in online spaces are almost certainly driving support for a range of violent extremist ideologies, with no single ideology presenting a greater threat
• Youth radicalisation risk – Young and vulnerable people are particularly at risk of radicalisation, especially while online
• Active foreign interference – Multiple states are conducting foreign interference activities, including transnational repression targeting diaspora communities
• Undetected espionage – It is almost certain there is undetected espionage activity harming New Zealand’s national interests, with foreign states continuing to target critical organisations, infrastructure and technology
• Insider exploitation – Some foreign states have attempted to exploit people inside public and private sector organisations through deceptive, corruptive, or coercive means

The Global Context

Three global themes are driving these security challenges: strategic competition between major powers (particularly involving the US, China, and Russia), increasingly polarised and violent online rhetoric, and rapid technological advancement that’s both creating opportunities and vulnerabilities.

The report emphasises that while New Zealand may seem distant from global security hotspots, our economic connectedness, diverse society, and strategic location in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region make us a target for states seeking power and influence.

The post New Zealand Faces Most Challenging Security Environment in Recent History appeared first on Nextro.

The new Code reinforces the importance of privacy in an era where biometric authentication is rapidly expanding across sectors, from critical infrastructure and public venues to private enterprise. It will be interesting to see how it is interpreted and whether it fits all use cases. Nextro recommends its customers to take note and follow the new code.

The Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 outlines how biometric information, such as facial features or iris scans, must be managed under the Privacy Act. It applies to technologies used to identify individuals or to learn about them, and sets expectations for transparency, necessity, fairness, and accountability in the use of these technologies. 

The Code comes into effect on 3 November 2025 with new systems deployed after that date having to be compliant. A grace period for existing biometric systems, in operation prior to 3 November 2025, gives operators until 3 August 2026 to meet the updated compliance standards. New systems will need to be compliant from 3 November 2025.

This timeframe is short and likely insufficient for large organisations. Nextro recommends that business start early to ensure sufficient time to assess and align their technologies, policies, and processes. 

Nextro will continue to work closely with its technology partners and customers to ensure that our evolving biometric solutions are capable of meeting the requirements of the Code.  

We encourage all businesses using or considering biometric technologies to familiarise themselves with the Code.  

Please reach out to the Nextro team to discuss our face recognition, iris recognition, and finger print biometric access control solutions.

The post New Biometric Processing Privacy Code for New Zealand 2025 appeared first on Nextro.

Auckland, New Zealand – 7 March 2023 – Nextro, a leading security integrator in New Zealand, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Genetec Unified Elite Partner status for 2023/2024.

“This achievement builds on Nextro’s Genetec Rookie of the Year Award in 2022 and is formal recognition by Genetec of Nextro’s growth and commitment to delivering unified security solutions to New Zealand businesses,” said George Moawad, Country Manager – Oceania, Genetec.

Nextro is one of just two security integrators in New Zealand with the Genetec Unified Elite Partner designation.

Whether a business needs video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercoms, license plate recognition, or all of them together, Nextro’s team of trained and certified security professionals is able to assist. 

“Nextro’s unified security capabilities are combined with its telecommunications and networking expertise to deliver enhanced managed security outcomes for our fast-growing, tier-one customer base,” said Martyn Levy, Nextro’s Managing Director.

If you would like to see how Nextro can help your business achieve security, safety, and operational efficiency outcomes, through clever and unified security design, please get in touch here. 

#protecttheeveryday #unifiedsecurity #videosurveillance #accesscontrol #intrusiondetection #LPR #ANPR #buildingservicesnetworks #cybersecurity #physicalsecurity #counterterrorism #crimeprevention #missioncontrol #securityintegrator

The post Nextro achieves Genetec Unified Elite Partner status appeared first on Nextro.