ADT Security Group Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG), has announced it is re-entering the guarding business with a modern approach alongside sibling IMG company, Signature Security Group.
ADT Security exited the guarding business in Australasia in 2012 and transitioned to a subcontractor model. Combining its historical knowledge, experience, and established infrastructure with IMG’s leadership will position ADT Security to re-enter the direct guarding market with a technological focus.
Both ADT Security and Signature Security Group will use existing monitoring platforms to introduce innovative video guarding services. This cutting-edge solution redefines traditional guarding methods by using cameras as advanced alarm systems. Integrating video technology into security protocols will create a more proactive approach to safeguarding properties through real-time monitoring and rapid response to potential threats.
Dennison Hambling, IMG managing director, said, “This move will revolutionise alarm monitoring by shifting from reactive to proactive monitoring. This new service not only addresses security gaps, but also provides a continuous feedback loop for improvement. ADT Security and Signature Security Group’s advanced guarding solution will allow cameras to evaluate environments, detect unusual activities, alert the monitoring teams, and go straight to the relevant authorities from A1 graded security monitoring rooms to protect premises around the clock.
“This continues IMG’s journey to delivering globally leading solutions to Australasia through its subsidiaries, including ADT Security and Signature Security Group, and setting the standard in service and outcomes. Customer feedback has highlighted frustrations with the traditional guarding, patrol, and monitoring response model, particularly regarding slow and ineffective reactions to rising crime rates, often at considerable cost. ADT Security and Signature Security Group guarding from an A1 accredited facility delivers the capability to operate live and respond actively in real time during threat situations, all at a significantly lower cost to the customer.”
This service has already proven successful in major countries like the United States (US) and demonstrates a clear correlation between video guarding, increased arrest rates, and a decrease in crime rates.
Dennison Hambling said, “The goal with this new service is to deter criminal activity, and, in the event that it does occur, have a real-time presence to alert the authorities directly with verified responses, ultimately aiding in the apprehension of perpetrators. This will give customers genuine peace of mind and contribute to reducing the approximately 900,000 reported attempted or actual break-ins that occur in Australian businesses and homes each year.”
