KOBE

What KOBE does

KOBE is an Australian electronic security and building automation systems integrator, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland. The company designs, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated security platforms combining access control, CCTV/video surveillance, electronic intrusion detection, intercom, IP network design, and building automation subsystems (lighting, HVAC, lifts, doors) for enterprise, government, mining, healthcare, retail, and utility clients. KOBE is a Milestone Platinum Channel Partner and a factory-certified integrator for Inner Range, Pelco, DSX, OnSSI, Jacques, and Aiphone, giving it enterprise-grade deployment rights across the major video management and access control platforms used in Australia.

The business operates four service categories: advisory and consultancy, system installation, 24/7/365 service and maintenance, and component supply — with the latter tailored to remote and isolated mining operations. Revenue is generated through project-specific, quote-based turnkey installations supplemented by recurring managed-services contracts (preventative maintenance, remote monitoring, reactive call-out). KOBE holds Queensland Government prequalified supplier and GITC-approved status, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and ASIAL membership, qualifying it to bid on government and critical-infrastructure projects. Marquee deployments include Westfield Coomera (300+ cameras, 100+ doors), Pacific Fair (320+ cameras, 100+ doors), Robina Hospital (364-bed facility), Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (200+ doors), and Morobe Mining JV in Papua New Guinea.

In February 2025, KOBE was acquired by ADT (NYSE: ADT) for A$7 million, projected to contribute approximately A$2.5 million in pro forma EBITDA for FY2025, as part of ADT's international expansion strategy following the launch of the ADT+ consumer platform. KOBE continues to operate from Brisbane under the KOBE Online brand as a subsidiary of ADT.

Name

KOBE

Legal name

KOBE PTY LTD (ACN 088 409 974)

Website

https://kobeonline.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOBE is a Brisbane-based electronic security and building automation systems integrator, founded in 1999 and now an ADT subsidiary, serving enterprise, government, mining, healthcare, and retail clients across Queensland with design, installation, and 24/7 maintenance of integrated access control, CCTV, and building automation systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Electronic security solutions
• Access control systems
• CCTV video surveillance
• Building automation integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Morningside

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Advisory and Consultancy: Expert advice and consultation on the latest and emerging technologies in the electronic security industry, helping customers select top-tier electronic security systems and supporting technologies.
2. System Installation Services: Comprehensive system installation services including initial planning, cabling, equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning. Delivered by a dedicated team of experienced technicians for greenfield sites and upgrades.
3. Service and Maintenance: 24/7, 365-day call-out service accessible through a single 1300 number. Includes preventative maintenance programs, reactive service, and remote monitoring. Revenue is recurring through ongoing service contracts.
4. Component Supply: Component supply service particularly catering to remote and isolated mining companies. Customers with basic understanding of electronic security systems can purchase expert-selected components with technical guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOBE is an Australian security systems integration company headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. It designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated electronic security solutions—spanning access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intercom, and building automation systems—for commercial, industrial, mining, and government clients across Australia. The company pairs consultancy and system design with ongoing service and maintenance support, delivering end-to-end security lifecycle services.

Product overview

KOBE is a security systems integrator offering comprehensive automated security solutions. Their portfolio consists of core service offerings (security systems integration, access control, CCTV/video surveillance, electronic security, building automation, and intercom systems) supported by integrated products from certified technology partnerships. KOBE implements products from Inner Range (Integriti, Concept), DSX, Milestone (Xprotect), Pelco (Endura), OnSSI (Ocularis), and Jacques/Aiphone for intercom systems. Services include consultancy, 24/7 maintenance, system installation, and component supply for government, mining, industrial, retail, and commercial sectors. The company was established in 1999 and serves customers throughout Queensland from their Brisbane base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Systems Integration End-to-end consultancy, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of integrated electronic security systems for commercial, industrial, mining, and government sites in Australia.
• Access Control Systems Design, deployment, and integration of access control systems—including access-controlled doors—across enterprise facilities, integrated with broader security infrastructure.
• CCTV and Video Surveillance Specification, installation, and integration of CCTV/video surveillance platforms, including modern IP and AI-assisted capabilities such as facial recognition, for facility monitoring and protection.
• Intercom Systems Design, supply, and installation of intercom systems integrated with access control and security infrastructure for commercial and industrial sites.
• Building Automation Systems Integration of building automation platforms with security infrastructure to enable centralized control of security, lighting, energy, and HVAC systems.
• Electronic Security Consultancy Professional consultancy supporting clients on security system design, technology selection, and risk mitigation strategy across commercial, industrial, mining, and government environments.
• Service and Maintenance Ongoing service, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring/support contracts covering installed electronic security systems.
• Component Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• Westfield Coomera: 300+ high definition cameras and 100+ access control doors installed on a greenfield site.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationKOBE is a Milestone Platinum Channel Partner, providing Milestone Xprotect Corporate VMS solutions. As a Platinum partner, KOBE has certified expertise in deploying and managing Milestone's open platform video management software across enterprise projects.
• Inner RangecoreTechnology or IntegrationKOBE works with Inner Range products including Integriti (enterprise-grade access control) and Concept (commercial access control and security). Inner Range is an Australian-made, continuously evolving and scalable access control system.
• PelcocoreTechnology or IntegrationKOBE is a factory-certified integrator of Pelco Endura, a complete end-to-end High Definition IP video solution. Used extensively on remote mining projects including Morobe Mine in Papua New Guinea.
• DSXcoreTechnology or IntegrationKOBE works with DSX systems, described as highly engineered and scalable, best suited for large-scale industrial and mining projects that demand high reliability and performance. Used in combination with Pelco Endura at Morobe Mine.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT Inc. NYSE-listed parent company of KOBE since February 2025. ADT is one of the largest residential and commercial security providers in North America and is now expanding internationally; KOBE serves as ADT's Australian integration arm for commercial, government, mining, and industrial security deployments.
• Chubb Security (Australia): Part of Carrier Global's Chubb brand, Chubb is one of Australia's largest commercial security and fire integrators, providing access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and monitoring to enterprise, government, and industrial clients. Directly comparable to KOBE on enterprise/government bidding in Australia.
• SECOM Australia: Australian arm of SECOM Co., a global electronic security and monitoring company. SECOM designs, installs, and services integrated access control, CCTV, and alarm systems for enterprise and government customers, competing directly with KOBE in the same Queensland/Australian market.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's building security business delivers enterprise access control, video surveillance, and integrated building management systems globally, including in Australia. Overlaps with KOBE on convergence of security and building automation but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Johnson Controls (Security & Building Solutions): Global incumbent providing integrated electronic security, access control, video surveillance, and building automation to enterprise and government customers, including in Australia. A broader competitor with overlapping capabilities to KOBE's integrated security and building-automation offerings.

Others

• Milestone Systems: Global vendor of the open-platform Xprotect video management software; KOBE is a Platinum Channel Partner. Relevant as the underlying technology supplier whose product strategy directly drives KOBE's integration and recurring-services revenue.
• Inner Range: Australian manufacturer of enterprise access control (Integriti) and commercial security (Concept) systems and a core technology partner of KOBE. Included as a peer because it sits in the same Australian electronic-security value chain and shapes the integrator's product roadmap and economics.

Direct peers

• SNP Security: Australian provider of integrated electronic security solutions including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and monitoring for enterprise and government clients. Operates with a similar integrator-plus-managed-services model to KOBE.
• CSD (Control Security Devices): Australian electronic security integrator providing integrated access control, CCTV, intercom, and intrusion systems to commercial, industrial, and government customers across multiple states. A near-direct peer to KOBE in service offering and customer profile.
• Manteena Security Services: Canberra-based Australian security systems integrator offering design, installation, and maintenance of access control, CCTV, intercom, and integrated security solutions to government, defence, and commercial clients. Closely comparable to KOBE in scope, customer mix, and integrator-led go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kobeonline

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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