PMT Security Systems

What PMT Security Systems does

PMT Security Systems is a privately held, Australian-owned security and communications systems integrator founded in 1979, with headquarters in Tullamarine, Victoria, and approximately 137 employees operating across offices in all major Australian cities plus Auckland, New Zealand. The company provides end-to-end customised security solutions spanning IP video surveillance, access control, alarm systems, network audio, AI-powered facial recognition, counter-drone detection, and in-building cellular coverage (IBC), along with the exclusive Australian distribution of SmokeCloak fog generators. Its core technical architecture is built on open-platform Video Management Software (VMS) from Milestone Systems and Genetec, integrating best-of-breed hardware from Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, and other vendors, with custom analytics layered on top.

The company serves large enterprise and government clients across six primary verticals: national retail chains (its largest segment), consumer banking, data centres, government/corrections/critical infrastructure, shopping centres and sporting venues, and corporate/commercial real estate. Named customers include QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation), Queensland Rail, Mater Springfield Hospital, Metcash Crestmead, and several national retail chains. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: one-time project-based security systems integration and installation (multi-million dollar, multi-site contracts), recurring managed services on a subscription or pay-per-use model covering remote monitoring, proactive maintenance, and analytics, and hardware resale of integrated systems. Distribution is exclusively through direct enterprise field sales, augmented by co-selling motions with top-tier vendor partners (Genetec Unified Elite, Axis Solution Gold, Hanwha Platinum, Milestone Premier). Notable recent strategic moves include the February 2025 announcement of two multi-million dollar data centre contracts, the November 2025 DroneShield counter-drone partnership, the July 2025 appointment of Adrian Smith as CEO, and the October 2023 acquisition of Quest Security Solutions. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

PMT Security Systems

Legal name

PMT Security Systems

Website

https://pmtsecurity.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PMT Security Systems is a privately held Australian-owned security and communications integrator, founded 1979, deploying integrated IP video, access control, alarms, network audio, facial recognition, counter-drone, and in-building cellular coverage solutions for national retailers, data centres, government, corrections, and shopping centre operators across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security & Communications Integration Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Infrastructure & Healthcare Continuity (HPP/COOP) (HLAJAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF), Mission-Critical & Public Safety Private Networks (MCX/LMR Interop) (HDAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Physical security integration
• Video surveillance systems
• Access control solutions
• Counter-drone detection
• In-building cellular coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullamarine, Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

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. Security Systems Integration & Installation: Design, installation, and commissioning of integrated security systems including IP cameras, access control, alarms, network audio, and VMS platforms. Revenue is project-based, typically multi-site, multi-million dollar contracts for national retailers, data centres, and government facilities.
2. Managed Services & Monitoring: Recurring subscription or pay-per-use model covering CCTV, alarm systems, access control, analytics, proactive maintenance, and event reporting. Includes remote system health monitoring, firmware updates, and automated incident escalation.
3. Hardware Sales: Resale of security hardware including SmokeCloak fog generators, IP cameras (Axis, Hanwha Vision), access control equipment, duress buttons, and perimeter security devices through integration projects.
4. In-Building Coverage (IBC) Solutions: Design and deployment of cellular signal enhancement solutions for retail and commercial buildings, improving mobile coverage for all major carriers, charged as project-based implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PMT Security Systems designs, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated physical security and communications systems for enterprise and government customers across Australia and New Zealand. Core offerings include IP video surveillance, access control, alarm systems, network audio, AI-powered facial recognition and video analytics, SmokeCloak fog security generators, counter-drone detection, and in-building cellular coverage solutions, supported by recurring managed services for proactive monitoring and maintenance.

Product overview

PMT Security Systems is a nationwide Australian-owned company providing a complete spectrum of customised security and communication solutions. The company operates as an integrated solutions provider combining multiple product lines: core security products (surveillance cameras, access control, alarm systems, network audio) work together through Video Management Software (VMS) platforms like Milestone Systems; the SmokeCloak fog generator line (EASY 600, EASY 1100, EASY 2200) with accessories (LED Strobe, Siren IPA 117, FL600 Fluid) provides physical deterrence; AI-powered solutions (Facial Recognition, video analytics) enhance detection capabilities; and managed services offer ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Additionally, In-Building Coverage solutions address cellular/WiFi communications needs. PMT serves national retailers, commercial real estate, correctional facilities, government, shopping centres, and data centres across Australia and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surveillance Cameras IP video cameras including PTZ, fisheye, and high-definition models with AI-powered object tracking and advanced analytics, designed for enterprise surveillance networks and deployed as part of integrated security projects.
• Access Control Systems Connected doors, barriers, access gates, logical access control, mobile credentials, smart cards, tags, tokens, facial recognition, and biometric scanning systems for enterprise facilities.
• Alarm Systems Smart, networked alarm systems connected to cameras and audio, configurable for foreign object detection and intelligent threat distinction, deployed across enterprise and government sites.
• Network Audio Integrated audio systems providing two-way communication, broadcast alerts, and intelligent tone-of-voice detection for aggression and operational messaging across enterprise facilities.
• In-Building Coverage (IBC) Cellular remediation and communication solutions including in-building coverage, WiFi, network links, and microwave wireless data links for improved mobile reception across multi-site retail, commercial, logistics, data centres, and government facilities.
• Managed Services Outsourced security and management covering CCTV, alarm systems, access control, and analytics with proactive maintenance, firmware updates, system health reporting, automated alerts, and event reporting on a subscription or pay-per-use model.
• Data Centre Security Comprehensive security solutions for data centres including perimeter security, access control, video surveillance, intruder detection, fire suppression, and environmental monitoring, delivered as multi-million dollar integrated deployments.
• Facial Recognition Solution AI-powered facial recognition technology integrated with the Milestone XProtect VMS platform to identify repeat offenders and banned individuals, track associates, and automatically alert security personnel in crowded retail and venue environments.
• Duress Buttons Wearable emergency alert devices with GPS tracking that discreetly alert management and central security operations when an employee is in a threatening situation, pinpointing employee location during incidents.
• Body-Worn Cameras Cameras worn by employees to record activity from their point of view, deterring antisocial behaviour and providing evidence in incidents across retail and venue environments.
• SmokeCloak Fog Security Systems (EASY 600, EASY 1100, EASY 2200) Exclusive Australian-distributed dense fog generators paired with LED strobes and IPA 117 sirens that emit harmless vapour rendering intruders incapacitated, used by major retailers, service stations, jewellery stores, and tobacconists to deter theft and intrusion.
• Returns Fraud Detection Analytics AI-powered video analytics system that cross-references customer entry time with returns counter activity to detect fraudulent returns, protecting consumer privacy by redacting all customer faces, deployed for national retail chains.
• Project Safe-Guard (Suicide Prevention Surveillance) Collaboratively developed self-harm audit and detection tool using Axis radar cameras and Milestone VMS analytics to identify high-risk areas and generate prescriptive alerts for genuine self-harm incidents in shopping centres, co-developed with QIC and Axis Communications.
• Counter-Drone Detection Solution Integration of DroneShield's AI-powered counter-drone suite including radar, RF, acoustic, and optical detection systems for real-time drone identification, situational awareness, and escalation pathways at correctional facilities, defence bases, airports, ports, utilities, and large-scale public venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% store-wide mobile phone coverage achieved across public spaces and back-of-house for all three Australian mobile carriers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DroneShieldcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 November 2025Strategic partnership integrating DroneShield's AI-powered counter-drone suite (radar, RF, acoustic, optical detection) into PMT Security's comprehensive security offering. Enables proactive drone detection and mitigation for correctional facilities, defence bases, airports, ports, utilities, and large-scale public venues. DroneShield's proprietary AI engine enables real-time drone identification with early warning and escalation pathways.
• Quest Security SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2023PMT Security acquired Quest Security Solutions, an established electronic security integrator operating in commercial, educational, industrial, and central infrastructure sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Quest brings complementary specialisations in mining, public sector, and private education. Belrose offices merged into PMT's Seven Hills NSW premises. Peter Quinlan, MD of Quest, joined PMT with a customer-first mentality aligned to PMT's ethos.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationUnified Elite Partner (highest tier, multi-award winner) with Genetec. PMT has won Cloud Partner of the Year and Unified Partner of the Year for ANZ. Deploys Genetec's open-architecture security platform for cloud-enabled and unified security solutions across critical infrastructure, retail, data centres, and large-scale commercial environments.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolution Gold Partner (highest tier, multi-award winner) with Axis Communications. PMT has won Australian Partner of the Year, Queensland Partner of the Year, Outstanding Retail Partner, Victoria Partner of the Year, and Partner of the Year – Oceania / Victoria at multiple Axis partner summits. Deploys Axis network cameras, radar cameras, access control, intercom, and audio systems enhanced by intelligent analytics.
• Hanwha VisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Partner — the only partner at this highest tier level in all of Oceania. Deep technical accreditation and proven ability to deploy Hanwha Vision surveillance solutions.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Partner (highest tier globally, with advisory board involvement). PMT is one of only 12 Milestone Diamond Partners worldwide. Open-platform XProtect VMS powers PMT's integrated security ecosystems across retail, shopping centres, data centres, and government facilities. Collaborations on major cutting-edge client solutions.
• SmokeCloakcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPMT Security is the exclusive Australian representative of the SmokeCloak brand — the largest range of fog generators on the market. SmokeCloak products are found in major retailers, private homes, service stations, jewellery stores, and tobacconists. PMT distributes, installs, and maintains the EASY 600, EASY 1100, EASY 2200 fog generators, LED strobes, and IPA 117 sirens.
• QIC (Queensland Investment Corporation)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPMT partnered with QIC and Axis Communications to develop and deploy Project Safe-Guard, an award-winning suicide prevention surveillance system at Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast. The system uses Axis radar cameras, Milestone VMS analytics, and bespoke business rules to identify high-risk areas and generate prescriptive alerts for genuine self-harm incidents.
• ASIALminorOthersMember of the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), membership number 24309.
• NECAminorOthersMember of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), membership number 1327.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wilson Security: One of Australia's largest security services and systems integrators, offering electronic security, guarding, and monitoring across enterprise customers. Direct competitor to PMT in the ANZ enterprise security integration market with overlapping national account focus.
• Convergint Technologies: Global security systems integrator with Australian operations, deploying integrated security, video, access control, and managed services for enterprise and government clients. Comparable as a multi-vendor integrator competing for similar national and critical infrastructure accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technology provider with a broad security portfolio including Tyco/Software House access control, video, and integrated building management. Competes with PMT in enterprise and critical infrastructure security deployments where integrated building systems are required.
• Securitas Australia: Global security services provider with substantial Australian operations spanning guarding, electronic security, and remote monitoring. Overlaps with PMT in enterprise security integration and managed services for national accounts.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Global incumbent in building management and data centre infrastructure with integrated security, power, and connectivity solutions. Competes with PMT for mission-critical data centre security contracts as a one-stop-shop alternative.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent offering integrated building security, access control, video, and PSIM platforms with services across commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure customers. Competes with PMT on enterprise access control and integrated security projects, particularly in data centres and large commercial portfolios.

Others

• Genetec: Global unified security and VMS software platform; PMT's Unified Elite Partner for ANZ. Comparable as the underlying platform vendor whose product direction and partner programme directly determine PMT's solution portfolio and differentiation.
• Axis Communications: Global manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and audio systems; PMT's highest-tier ANZ partner. Comparable as an ecosystem participant whose product roadmap and partner economics materially shape PMT's go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Gallagher Security: New Zealand-headquartered manufacturer and integrator of access control, perimeter security, and integrated security solutions, particularly strong in ANZ critical infrastructure, corrections, and government. Comparable as an ANZ-headquartered security technology and integration peer with overlapping verticals.
• Inner Range: Australian manufacturer of integrated access control and intruder detection systems with ANZ integrator channel. Comparable as a domestic ANZ security technology peer serving enterprise and critical infrastructure customers via integrator partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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