Future Ready Stadium Security: How the South Sydney Rabbitohs Unified Access and Video with Nx Witness VMS.

Organization: South Sydney Rabbitohs / Reg Richardson AO Training & Learning Centre, Redfern Oval, Sydney

Challenge: A multi-use elite training and learning facility required a unified, scalable access and video platform to support players, staff, students, and visitors with flexible credentials, centralized monitoring, and long-term adaptability.

Solution: Nx Witness VMS served as the core of the integrated security architecture, connecting access control, surveillance, and user management into one future-ready platform.

Key Results: Centralized oversight of doors and cameras, simplified user credentialing, secure video retention, mobile credential readiness, and a scalable foundation for future growth.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ new Reg Richardson AO Training & Learning Centre at Redfern Oval represents the club’s commitment to sports, education and community-engagement. The facility demanded a modern security infrastructure that could protect athletes, students and staff while offering flexible access for diverse user groups.

To achieve this, the Rabbitohs selected Nx Witness VMS as the core of their ecosystem. Built for flexibility and scalability, Nx Witness unified access control, video surveillance, and user administration into one seamless platform, replacing legacy standalone systems with an integrated, easy-to-manage solution.

1. Legacy Systems: The existing standalone DVRs and keypad access controls could not keep pace with the growing number of users across the facility.

2. Fragmented Management: Separate systems for access control and surveillance made it difficult for supervisors to manage users and monitor video from a single interface.

3. Limited Scalability: The previous setup offered no path to integrate mobile credentials or support future system expansion, limiting the club’s ability to adapt as technology and requirements evolve.

Nx Witness VMS provided the foundation for a unified, intelligent video and access management platform. Key highlights of the deployment include:

1. Access Control Integration: Nx Witness seamlessly integrated with the facility’s access control architecture, providing real-time event monitoring, credential management, and visibility through a single dashboard.

2. Comprehensive Video Management: The platform’s open architecture enabled integration with Vivotek IT9383 cameras and other devices, delivering live monitoring, high-performance video search, and secure evidence retention—all accessible through the Nx Witness desktop, web, and mobile clients.

3.  Unified Administration: Administrators can enroll users, assign access levels, review events, and monitor cameras in real time from any location—simplifying oversight while ensuring only authorized access across critical areas.

The implementation of Nx Witness resulted in significant improvements for the Rabbitohs including:

1. Strengthened Security: A single, centralized platform now manages both door access and video surveillance, providing complete situational awareness and access control for authorized users.
2. Enhanced Operational Visibility: Nx Witness enables rapid search and review of footage, ensuring quick response times and maintaining reliable audit trails for compliance and investigations.
3. Reduced Administrative Overhead: Unified management of users, credentials, and video eliminates redundant systems and reduces time spent on manual updates.
4. Future-Ready Infrastructure: With support for mobile credentials, open integrations, and scalable architecture, Nx Witness positions the Rabbitohs’ facility for ongoing evolution and future technologies.

“Nx Witness has enabled us to unify our access control and video management into one seamless system. It gave the flexibility we needed for our players, students, and visitors, and the confidence that our facility is secure now and ready for what comes next.

- Blake Solly, Chief Executive Officer