ABT Security Systems estimates that approximately 40%* of all security cameras presently installed in businesses throughout Australia are not working correctly.

"Frankly, I was very surprised that so many companies had so many problems with their security cameras," said Reg King CEO of ABT Security Systems. "

"This isn't just small businesses either," added King.

"Some of the cameras we assessed are within major corporate, retail and warehousing sites. Certainly businesses you would expect had better control over their security systems," said King.

Many of the problems found with the security cameras were not major issues in and of themselves, but point to a wider malaise within both security companies and business.

"Putting it simply, most people and companies don't really give a second thought about security once they have any form of security system installed, until it is too late," said King.

The problems assessed included cameras simply not working at all, insufficient video storage capacity, poor image quality, poor camera placement and inaccurate date and time synchronisation.

ABT Security Systems builds security systems that are symbiotic with businesses IT infrastructure, linking security assets via seamless data exchange to existing IT systems. This integration of security and data systems provides greater efficiencies, more accurate analytics, and a tightening of the broader security net.

ABT Security Systems supply integrated security systems for most corporate and industry sectors across Australia. ABT Security Systems understand the unique needs and potential threats each industry sector faces with insights gained from over ten years experience on-the-ground.

ABT Security Systems next generation digital security products offer superior surveillance coverage and functionality. Plus, our Multi-Layered Management Software manages multiple security devices on one platform allowing for the timely retrieval of highly targeted information.

"Our advice is for all companies is to conduct a comprehensive security assessment, either internally or via a company such as ABT Security Systems," said Reg King.

As part of the ABT Group, ABT Security Systems offers companies systems that link their back-end business software with their security systems. This includes ID recognition, keypad security, alarm systems, CCTV systems, Retail POS systems, access control systems and security systems.

The ABT Group includes ABT itself (www.abtgroup.com.au), alongside managed systems expert and provider, ABT Online (www.abtonline.com.au).

*This assessment is independent of recent security failures associated with web-connected home security cameras made by US company, Trendnet

For more information, please contact:

Paul Goldsmith
tinderbox digital marketing
T: (02) 9666 6565
M: 0404 871 220
E: paul@tinderbox.net.au

About ABT
ABT Computer Group, http://www.abtgroup.com.au with over 18 years of operations, are leaders in the delivery of professional IT services
Our Applied Business Technology operation provides the full implementation of middle-market Business Software Applications with such quality applications as PRONTO-Xi ERP and COGNOS-10 Business Intelligence systems.
ABT Online http://www.abtonline.com.au delivers low-capital cost, fully managed, "Cloud-based" IT solutions.
ABT Security Systems http://www.abtsecuritysystems.com.au augments the synergy between Security and IT with fully-managed security and electronic surveillance systems.

ABT Group are also proud supporters of The Lynne King Cancer Care Foundation http://www.lyncares.com