TPT Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of IT Engine, a Wellington based IT services business.

The IT Engine business dates back to 1997 when it was originally called Quay Corporate, rebranding to IT Engine in 2012. IT Engine specialises in cloud, backups and recovery, hardware, mobility, and is an award-winning business.

The business has been recognised through multiple awards including 2017 Winner of the Microsoft Midmarket Cloud Solutions, 2016 Finalist – Microsoft Midmarket Cloud and in 2014 Winner of the Microsoft Server Platform and Small Business awards.

Mike Marr, parent company TPT Group CEO, commented that “TPT Group continues to invest in the future innovation space and IT Engine complements our existing IT business and our electronic security business Advanced Security. This acquisition will further increase our market capability and will allow us to further develop our range of new innovative products”.

The IT Engine name will become the nationwide brand for our information technology services business and staff will remain with the business as it is integrated into the group.

Delia Gill of IT Engine added “The IT Engine team is very excited to be joining the TPT family. Not only are we looking forward to adding value to this growing innovative group of people, we are excited about the opportunity that this gives us to extend the IT Engine brand”.

TPT Group, Independent Chairman Graeme Hansen commented that “This is another significant step in extending TPT Group’s service offering to our customers in a rapidly changing world. It evidences our commitment to meet, and even anticipate, customer requirements.”

Parent company TPT Group acquired electronic security business Nelbay Solutions in July, Auckland based IT company Sentinel Technologies in late 2017, following a string of other acquisitions around New Zealand including Concord Security in 2016, Struthers Electronics & Security in 2014 and Systems.Com in 2010.

With this acquisition the group will have 18 offices across New Zealand.

The Advanced Security business also carries out significant IT services and is New Zealand’s largest dedicated corporate and industrial electronic security provider, with many high-profile corporate and government clients.

About TPT Group

TPT Group was formed in 1999 and since inception has acquired ten businesses, has had eight successful start-up businesses, with two more currently underway. The group is proudly New Zealand owned and passionate about building a great business.

TPT Group has a focus of future innovation and believes that’s such businesses, solutions and products result in new careers and job security that can only be great for New Zealand.

The group has successfully integrated multiple businesses, providing the right experience, structure and resources, to facilitate growth.

TPT Group today owns businesses in the electronic security, SaaS, technology, finance & leasing, information technology, asset inspection, and commercial industrial property sectors.

Businesses include Advanced Security Group, Technology Leasing (NZ) Limited, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, ASG Technologies Limited, VigilAir Limited, Asset Insight Limited, IT Engine and TPT Group Investments Limited.

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Advanced Security Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nelbay Solutions, a Nelson based electronic security integrator.

“We continue to invest in the electronic security and IT sectors, the Nelbay Solutions acquisition further reinforces Advanced Security and our geographic coverage” says parent company, TPT Group CEO, Mike Marr.

The acquisition extends the Advanced Security Group geographical footprint in New Zealand taking total offices to 14 and the wider TPT Group to 18. Nelbay Solutions Limited, provides electronic security, fire and lift services to the upper South Island.

Advanced Security is New Zealand’s largest dedicated corporate and industrial electronic security provider, with many high-profile corporate and government clients. With a strong presence in the North Island, this acquisition allows Advanced Security to strengthen its operations in the South Island.

Hayden George, Advanced Security General Manager, commented “With an existing client base through the Nelson and Marlborough regions, the acquisition of Nelbay Solutions is another step forward in our progression to be where our customers are and provide local support and services in this region. It’s great to have the addition of Nigel and his team join the Advanced Security Group business and we are excited about the prospect of growing this region. We see excellent alignment between our businesses, including company culture, commitment to service delivery and an aspiration for innovation that we believe will serve our customers well into the future”.

Nigel Reid of Nelbay Solutions added “We are excited to move forward. It is great to have more support for the business and we are excited to keep providing a high level of service to our existing clients and to keep growing the clients we service in the Nelson region”.

Parent company TPT Group acquired Auckland based IT company Sentinel Technologies in late 2017 following a string of other acquisitions around New Zealand including Concord Security in 2016, Struthers Electronics & Security in 2014 and Systems.Com in 2010. The company expects to make a further acquisition announcement late August.

Advanced Security has been recognised through numerous awards and received accolades through a number of external audits including that of the New Zealand Security Association with Gary Morrison, CEO Stating, ”It is our opinion that Advanced Security Group operates the appropriate standards and in compliance with, or above the NZSA codes of practice.” The ISO accredited business also achieved 96% with a recent SiteWise external audit.

Nelbay has been providing services to clients in the Nelson region since 1996. Staff will remain with the company as it is incorporated into Advanced Security this month.

About Advanced Security Group

Advanced Security Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Group and is a dedicated corporate and industrial integrated security solutions provider.

The business has achieved high accolades including finalist in the Minister of Defence – Excellence to Industry Awards in 2010, winner of the Lenel Highest Growth VAR Award in 2011, winner Top & Largest Gallagher Channel Partner in 2012. 2014, 2015 and 2017, winner Axis System Integrator of the Year for NZ in 2013, winner of AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards in 2012 and received a Highly Commended in the same awards in 2013 and took out the Supreme Award in 2015.

The business operates branches in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Kawerau, Napier, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Whanganui, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

TPT Group owns companies in the electronic security, commercial property, information technology, finance and technology sectors.

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TPT Group is currently acquiring complementary businesses which will further reinforce our market position in New Zealand and Australia.

We expect to announce acquisitions in the electronic security as well as information technology sectors within the next few months.

For further information

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Mike Marr

Group CEO

Phone 0800 420032

www.tptgroup.co.nz

Advanced Security Group, the nationwide electronic security integrator, have announced the arrival of their fully autonomous security robot.

“We continue to embrace new technology and make this available to our customers. The robots are faster, safer and more cost effective than the traditional security guard model” says Group CEO, Mike Marr.

The robots remove the need to put a human guard in to a dangerous situation and work alongside traditional guards saving customers 30-50%, pricing starting at just $12.00 per hour.

A reliable security solution, providing surveillance, presence and peace of mind. The robot can patrol continuously for up to 20 hours; autonomously following a patrol route, avoiding obstacles and notifying of any significant security events or changes. The robot will autonomously re-charge itself and continue patrols without human support.

The system is highly configurable and its inbuilt artificial intelligence allows it to learn and understand its environment/terrain and make decisions on routing and obstacle avoidance. Utilising the ground robots, provides a significant ‘Presence’ to a site, and allows the surveillance to be completed without the gaps that are a limitation of fixed camera systems.

The introduction of robots into a security system will allow the guard force to be optimised and only committed to incidents where the threat can be properly assessed. The robot can be used effectively indoors or outdoors and can patrol large areas very effectively.

They are fully equipped with closed circuit television cameras that operate smart technology with these streaming back to a centralised operator.

This product release follows VigilAir, sister company of Advanced Security, who announced their integrated security drone response system in November last year. The VigilAir system integrates drones with electronic security systems to deliver smarter outcomes to customers.

Both the robots as well as VigilAir are available via Advanced Security in New Zealand.

About Advanced Security

Advanced Security Group is the largest nationwide electronic security integrator with 13 branches across the country. The business specialises in access control, intruder detection, closed circuit television, cyber security and associated products.

The business works with New Zealand’s most security sensitive organisations and corporations.

Advanced Security Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited, other group businesses include ASGSPL, Technology leasing (NZ), Sentinel Technologies, Promessa Property Group, Asset Insight and VigilAir.

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Group company TPT Finance (NZ) Limited has been renamed to be Technology Leasing (NZ) Limited.

The name change is to better reflect the core service offered by the business. The business was formed in 2001 and launched into technology leasing solutions in 2005. Technology products include computers, servers, access control, closed circuit television systems, public address and drones.

Technology Leasing have several channel partners who resell our leasing service.

For more information about our leasing solutions, then please contact Ester on 0800 420 032

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Advanced Security Group was established in 2002 and has grown organically and through acquisition to become the largest corporate sector electronic security integrator in New Zealand. The business has 13 branches around the country and specialises in access control, intruder detection, closed circuit televison systems, intercoms and perimeter fence technologies.

The business also provides IT services through Group company Sentinel Technologies which includes Cloud, cyber security, IP phone systems and hardware. Other Group services include leasing through Technology Leasing and drone response services with Asset Insight and VigilAir.

Advanced Security Group has grown at an average growth rate of 30% per year and continues to increase its geographical footprint and capability in New Zealand and around the world.

The growth and continued success of the business is a credit to the amazing team of people we employ.

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30th November 2017

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TPT Group acquires Sentinel Technologies

TPT Group have acquired Sentinel Technologies, an Auckland based IT technology services company, further strengthening the Group capabilities in New Zealand.

“We continue to invest in the ever-changing technology sector and the Sentinel Technologies acquisition reinforces a number of our Group businesses including Advanced Security” says Group CEO, Mike Marr.

Sentinel was founded in 2005 and operates across the Auckland region, all staff will remain with the business and the company will continue to trade as Sentinel Technologies.

The business specialises in all areas of information technology including cloud, hardware procurement, backups, data recovery, cyber security and advisory services.

Phillip Hitchcock and Craig Inglis are very pleased to see the amalgamation of Sentinel Technologies and its staff into the TPT Group, and that it will provide added opportunities ahead.

TPT Group and subsidiary Advanced Security have acquired a number of businesses in New Zealand and this latest acquisition follows seven others including more recently Concord Security in 2016 and South Island integrator Struthers Electronics & Security in late 2014.

“In an age of innovation and disruption we see the acquisition of Sentinel Technologies as a great strategic fit as it will assist with the release of a number of new products and services to our customers”, says Mike.

The Sentinel business will work alongside Advanced Security and other Group businesses with further IT business acquisitions expected to be announced within the coming months.

Graeme Hansen, Chairman of TPT Group, is delighted with the acquisition, “The acquisition adds a new dimension to the TPT Group and furthers the service ability we can pass on to the market”.

About TPT Group

TPT Group was founded in 1999 and consists of companies in the electronic security, information technology, finance, commercial/industrial property, and technology sectors.

Businesses include Advanced Security Group Limited, TPT Finance (NZ) Limited, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, ASG Technologies Limited, Asset Insight Limited, VigilAir Limited and now Sentinel Technologies.

The Group has a total of 15 offices across New Zealand.

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VigilAir Limited

Embargoed media release

12.30pm, Tuesday 28 November 2017

World-first security drones launched internationally

Kiwi-owned and operated VigilAir has launched its semi-autonomous aerial surveillance drone technology onto the global market – a product that has the potential to change the face of security worldwide.

“The VigilAir software product is one of the first of its kind and will undoubtedly disrupt the security industry. Simply put, our software will enable drones to be the first-response security guards of the future,” says director of VigilAir Limited, Mike Marr.

Mr Marr’s company has spent some years pioneering the use of drones with new technology for security purposes, including self-funding their own research and development, and it’s all run out of their Auckland premises.

New Zealand has been at the forefront of drone/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) regulation. VigilAir continues to work closely with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to develop the equipment, systems, and processes to provide a safe and effective service.

The VigilAir solution will be provided as a full-service solution, with drone enclosure, installation and full ongoing support provided.

The product and service operate under a current Civil Aviation Authority certification, with work underway to rapidly expand the operating parameters. International patents are also well underway for the software that can dispatch camera-equipped drones to investigate any external security event.

VigilAir is a SaaS product that integrates drones into existing electronic security systems. It’s suited to large outdoor sites such as retail and industrial parks, hospitals, university campuses, schools, ports, prisons, and town centres that are at risk of burglary, vandalism or security breaches. A security drone will also be an effective deterrent.

When not flying, the drone sits in an enclosure - dubbed a nest - located on a business site. When alerted by an alarm sensor trigger, it will be dispatched to fly over the site to investigate, recording and live-streaming high definition video footage to whoever’s monitoring the action.

The drone may include a thermal or infra-red camera, and bright LED floodlights to illuminate any intruder and record the scene. The hovering drone may sound a siren or even talk to the intruder using a two-way communications system.

Before leaving the nest, the VigilAir SaaS system checks the weather data, then the drone flies a pre-determined flight route that’s geo-fenced to preserve neighbours’ privacy and comply with flight regulations.

A future release will allow the drone to be further manoeuvred to follow any fleeing suspects, capturing images of them and their vehicle license plate number as they evade. The drone then returns to its nest to recharge.

“After considerable R&D, innovation and years of trials, not to mention processing technology and software patents, to now be able to unleash the product onto the international market is really exciting.

“Vigil Air’s system is all about delivering faster, safer, and more cost-effective security for organisations or businesses with large sites and security installations.”

Mr Marr says to be able to fly a rapid response drone literally directly into a crime, and to record and transmit all that’s happening, has huge advantages over a traditional on-the-ground security response.

“And we’ve designed it to be user-friendly. Security guards, whether on site or operating remotely, will be able to use the system and it’s one that can already ‘talk’ to 99% of all existing electronic security systems.

“As you can imagine this is all a lot safer than dispatching a guard on foot to check out a security problem. Drones will help catch perpetrators as everything’s recorded which is gold for any eventual prosecutions. And importantly, the ongoing cost will be lighter on operational budgets.”

Mr Marr says VigilAir has the potential to make $400m in annualised revenue. This is largely because the fully integrated semi-autonomous system is a world-leader and its ease of operation and effectiveness has wide appeal for any organisation needing to protect its assets or people.

VigilAir is completing reseller agreements with two major international corporations, providing a channel for product export and on-going support.

“We’re very confident in its success. We’ve done exhaustive searches and cannot find anything to compare with VigilAir’s system worldwide. It’s truly a global first with unlimited potential.”

Further, he believes harnessing drone technology for security purposes was somewhat inevitable for a company that has been at the forefront of CCTV and wireless security technology in New Zealand.

VigilAir’s interest in drones however doesn’t stop at security. Mr Marr says while their use for aerial photography is well established, considerable potential remains in core New Zealand sectors like agriculture, construction and forestry.

“Our drones have assisted the police in search and rescue operations in hard-to-reach terrain like cliffs and crevasses. And we’ve done all sorts of work from inspecting the Auckland Harbour Bridge to looking for leaks on the roofs of central city buildings.”

As well as inspecting infrastructure and assets, smart drone technology is used for Infrared imagery to track heat-loss and to create 3D models that are dimensionally correct to a few centimetres.

VigilAir was invented and developed by ASG Technologies - a technology incubator established three years ago by TPT Group. TPT Group has a stable of security businesses - the best known in New Zealand being Advanced Security.

Based at East Tamaki, Mr Marr is the founder of TPT Group and remains its CEO. He is also directly heading VigilAir which was founded last year to commercialise ASG’s drone control software.

Mr Marr says the experienced VigilAir team, led by Andy Grant an ex Warfare Officer from the Navy, includes software and mechatronic engineers and a commercial pilot. The team remains focussed on the ongoing development of the VigilAir capability and delivering world-leading future-focused security technology.

“To now launch a semi-autonomous ‘eye in the sky’ solution, incorporating an on-site drone with cloud-based SaaS software, is a long way from how we initially viewed drones - as flying CCTV cameras to support the fixed ones.”

He says with the world continually urbanising, ongoing security technology innovation will help with many governments’ aspirations to develop safer cities.

TPT Group is also advancing robotic technology with the intent of one day launching fully autonomous ‘foot patrol’ robots to work in conjunction with its security drones.

www.tptgroup.co.nz

www.vigilair.co.nz

www.asgtechnologies.co

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NOTE TO EDITOR: Businesses within TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited include VigilAir Limited, ASG Technologies Limited, Advanced Security Group, TPT Finance (NZ) Limited, Sentinel Technologies, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, Asset Insight Limited, and TPT Group Investments Limited.

The TPT Group of Companies have a social conscience and support a number of community initiatives including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, LifeWise, and the Lifewise Big Sleep Out.

ASG Technologies have a 100% diverse workforce with each individual having a different ethnic background.

Photo: Roger Stokell Associate Dean, International and Engagement with Mike Marr, TPT Group.

Friday, 07 July 2017

Aspiring student leaders from schools across Auckland recently spent the day walking in the footsteps of business greats as part of the AUT Business and Law Schools’ Shadow a Leader programme.

Now in its fifth year, Shadow a Leader matches a year 13 student and an AUT business or law student with a business leader.

On 4 July, 78 students from 40 schools across Auckland and 78 AUT Faculty of Business, Economics and Law students were exposed to the day-to-day workings of leadership in action, including strategy meetings, negotiations, videoconferences, team building meetings and client sales presentations.

The launch of Shadow a Leader day was an opportunity to recognise Mike Marr, entrepreneur, owner and group CEO of TPT Group, which owns businesses in the electronic security, SaaS, technology, finance & leasing, asset inspection, and commercial industrial property sectors.

Marr was awarded a Medallion for Entrepreneurship from global business honour society Beta Gamma Sigma – one of only two in the world given out this year.

Roger Stokell, Associate Dean, International and Engagement at AUT Business School says the Medallion for Entrepreneurship celebrates those who contribute significantly to our economy and our society and who display the characteristics of an entrepreneur in so doing.

Shadow a Leader is on social media channels: @AUTuni #AUTSAL

Advanced Security Group have again been announced as the Gallagher Top Channel Partner for NZ for 2017/2016 and we are very proud with this achievement. This follows several other years including 2015/2014, 2014/2013, and 2012/2011.

Gallagher creates and delivers integrated security solutions to meet the varying needs of our customers, from basic access control, right through to critical sites with some of today’s highest security requirements.

Advanced Security Group have announced a $2.00 per hour Auckland Housing Allowance to support their staff living in the Auckland Area. This is approved for 2 years from the 1st May 2017 and it is to recognise the pain people are feeling in the current market.

Advanced Security Group chief executive Michael Marr said an extra $2 an hour was being paid to Auckland staff at the firm, which employs about 150 people. Of those, 45 are in Auckland.

Realestate.co.nz chief Peter Mangin said: "Good on them for recognising it and doing something about it. If it was a 20-year-old in a flatting situation with four others, it would make a difference."

Marr said the extra money was specifically aimed at helping with housing.

"We call it the Auckland housing allowance and that's what goes on their pay slips. This came in on May 1. We hear from staff all the time about the costs of Auckland and there's been a drift to Hamilton, Tauranga and elsewhere and that affects us."

Advanced Security Announces Security Supplier of the Year

Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:50 pm

Press Release: Advanced Security Group Ltd

Advanced Security Announces Security Supplier of the Year

Advanced Security Group is pleased to announce Security Wholesale as its ‘2015/2016 Supplier of The Year’.

The award recognises Security Wholesale’s contribution over the past year to Advanced Security with all suppliers having been evaluated across a number of areas.

Evaluation areas include readily available product stock, sales, technical support, product delivery, accuracy of invoicing/documentation and working proactively with the business.

Advanced Security Group CEO Mike Marr said “This is an opportunity for us to acknowledge what our suppliers achieve and it is great to have suppliers such as Security Wholesale who provide great support to our business and our customers.”

Security Wholesale was the overall nationwide winner achieving the highest score across all key areas.

Runner ups were electrical wholesaler JA Russell and Gallagher Group, another two great suppliers who constantly strive to deliver great service.

Advanced Security wishes to congratulate these suppliers and their staff for their excellent contribution and thank all suppliers for their continued commitment to the business.

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ASG E-Guard changes its name to ASG Technologies

Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:50 am Press Release: Advanced Security Group Ltd

14th September 2016 STARTS

ASG E-Guard changes its name to ASG Technologies

Auckland based technology incubator ASG E-Guard Limited has changed its name to ASG Technologies (www.asgtechnologies.co) to better align with its core purpose of innovation.

ASG Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Group Holdings and is a sister company to nationwide security integrator Advanced Security Group.

The entity was formed in late 2014 and is charged with finding innovative ways to develop existing and emerging technologies into capabilities that can deliver enhanced outcomes for customers. The company is future-focussed and looks to find new ways of leveraging the Group’s inherent capabilities through new technologies and partnerships.

Over the past 24 months ASG technologies have developed software as a service (SaaS) products for the security sector and is developing drone/UAV technology and applications. Several products have now birthed into commercial products with Advanced Security taking on the Secure Host SaaS product and two new businesses established, Asset Insight Limited and VigilAir Limited.

Asset Insight Limited utilises smart drone/UAV technology for the inspection of infrastructure and assets while VigilAir is a new business to launch the VigilAir SaaS product which integrates drones with electronic security systems. The VigilAir SaaS product is the first of its kind globally and has the potential to significantly disrupt the global security industry.

ASG Technologies Limited is currently working on a number of new initiatives as it continues to innovate.

About ASG Technologies Limited

ASG Technologies Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited www.tptgroup.co.nz.

TPT Group was founded in 1999 and consists of companies in the electronic security, finance, commercial/industrial property, and technology sectors.

Businesses include Advanced Security Group, TPT Finance (NZ) Limited, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, ASG Technologies Limited, VigilAir Limited, Asset Insight Limited, and TPT Group Investments Limited.

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Phone 0800 420032

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TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited has founded a new Group company, Asset Insight Limited, to carryout critical infrastructure and asset inspections utilising a range of technologies.

Asset Insight is New Zealand’s pre-eminent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) asset inspection service. Our experienced team of pilots and inspectors use customised drones for on-site inspections throughout New Zealand. Images and data gathered during inspections are delivered in detailed reports. Asset Insight’s services are targeted towards utility, council, government, military, transport and property management.

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TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited is moving to commercialise its VigilAir drone control software.

VigilAir was invented and developed by ASG Technologies Limited, the Group's technology incubator.

ASG Technologies is a technology incubator that is charged with finding innovative ways to develop existing and emerging technologies into capabilities that can deliver enhanced security outcomes for customers. The company is future-focussed and looks to find new ways of leveraging the Group’s inherent capabilities through new technologies and partnerships.

VigilAir is a SaaS product that integrates drones/UAVs into electronic security systems. As a fully automated ‘eye in the sky’ solution, incorporating an on-site drone and cloud-based SaaS software, it will be suitable for university campuses and schools, industrial parks, ports, prisons, town centres and other large areas that are at risk of burglary, vandalism or security compromise.

For further information

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Group CEO

Phone 0800 420032

www.tptgroup.co.nz

13th April 2016

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Advanced Security Group acquires Concord Security

Nationwide security integrator Advanced Security Group has acquired Concord Security further strengthening its position in New Zealand. “We continue to invest in the security sector and the Concord Security business reinforces several of our existing geographic regions” says Group CEO, Mike Marr.

Concord was founded in 1976 and operates across the Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions. Staff will remain with the business as it is incorporated into Advanced Security this month.

Brian Fleming, Concord Security MD said he is very pleased to see the amalgamation of Concord Security and its staff into the Advanced Security Group, and that it will provide added opportunities ahead.

Advanced Security is New Zealand’s largest dedicated corporate and industrial electronic security provider, with many high-profile corporate and government clients supported by 13 branches across the country. This latest acquisition follows six others including more recently South Island integrator Struthers Electronics & Security in late 2014 and Systems.Com in 2010.

“We must be located where our customers are and we will continue to reinforce existing Advanced Security branches as well as establishing new branches around New Zealand, “says Mike.

Founded in 2002, Advanced Security continues to maintain an average growth rate of 30 percent per annum.

Graeme Hansen, Chairman of parent TPT Group, is delighted with the acquisition, “The acquisition adds a new dimension to the Advanced Security Group and furthers the service ability we can pass on to the market. The transaction helps to strengthen our customer service throughout a number of key regions and support our growing brand portfolio”.

About Advanced Security Group

Advanced Security Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited and is the largest dedicated corporate and industrial integrated security solutions provider in New Zealand.

The business has achieved high accolades including finalist in the Minister of Defence – Excellence to Industry Awards in 2010, winner of the Lenel Highest Growth VAR Award in 2011, winner Top & Largest Gallagher Channel Partner in 2012. 2014 and 2015, winner Axis System Integrator of the Year for NZ in 2013, winner of AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards in 2012, a Highly Commended in 2013 and was the overall Supreme Winner in the same awards in 2015.

Advanced Security Group operates branches in Northland, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Kawerau, Napier, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Whanganui, Wellington and Christchurch.

Parent company TPT Group was founded in 1999 and consists of companies in the electronic security, finance, commercial/industrial property, and technology sectors. Businesses include Advanced Security Group, TPT Finance (NZ) Limited, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, ASG E-Guard Limited, and TPT Group Investments Limited.

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8th April 2016

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Establishment of The Runway Foundation

Mike and Terese Marr, founders of the TPT Group Holdings have announcement their continued investment into the community through the establishment of The Runway Foundation.

The Runway Foundation will have key initiatives of its own as well as partner alongside other commendable New Zealand organisations to make a positive difference in the lives of those who are fighting difficult circumstances.

One focus of the Runway Foundation is to support families in the greater Auckland region who have children diagnosed within the ADHD spectrum by establishing a support centre where both the children and their families can access the support they need to thrive. The support centre will offer services that provide and promote holistic care, education, advocacy and a positive outlook for children and their families who may be unsupported, misunderstood and challenged within a mainstream education environment.

“Over the last ten years in the Counties region, it has been brought to our attention a growing number of families who have children with ADHD related challenges and who are struggling to succeed within the mainstream environment. These children typically miss out on educational support funding, fall through the gaps and are often branded, in-tolerated, and treated as naughty or incompetent. The results of this is tragic, on both the child and the stress this puts onto families. It can negatively impact all involved for years to come. It is confusing and overwhelming for parents as to how to handle these challenges and support services seem to be unattainable due to unawareness, expense and travel. These families need someone who can get alongside them, understand the journey and pull it altogether for them. This is what the Runway Foundation aims to assist with - to help make their path easier, so that it is not only a manageable journey but uniquely positive. These children have a huge amount of potential, they are often gifted and entrepreneurial and with the right support, can achieve astounding things in life.” says Terese

Other initiatives of the Runway Foundation include working in the community with youth helping to support them to achieve their potential and generally supporting families and people in need through partnering with other charitable organisations such as food-banks, crisis funds and counseling services.

About TPT Group

TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited was founded in 1999 and consists of companies in the electronic security, finance, commercial/industrial property, and technology sectors. Businesses include Advanced Security Group, TPT Finance (NZ) Limited, Promessa Property Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited, ASG E-Guard Limited and TPT Group Investments Limited.

Nationwide security integrator Advanced Security has achieved high accolades including finalist in the Minister of Defence – Excellence to Industry Awards in 2010, winner of the Lenel Highest Growth VAR Award in 2011, winner Top & Largest Gallagher Channel Partner in 2012. 2014 and 2015, winner Axis System Integrator of the Year for NZ in 2013, winner of AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards in 2012, a Highly Commended in 2013 and was the overall Supreme Winner in the same awards in 2015.

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Our people are the best technology: Advanced Security wins Supreme award at the 2015 AUT Faulty of Business & Law Excellence in Business Support Awards announced on 29 October.

Advanced Security Group is an integrated security solutions firm with a reputation for its technological strength, but it credits winning the Supreme Award for constant growth and improvement to its people.

“Our people are the best technology,” said ASG CEO Mike Marr. “There’s no question that we want to ensure we are using all the best technology for our customers – we’ll always push that envelope – but it’s our people – their commitment to our clients and to each other that really makes the difference.”

“Advanced Security Group has consistently produced an excellent set of financial results over a sustained period, with strong growth in revenue, profits and capital. They continue to impress as a company that wishes to extend itself through constant growth and improvement in business support,” said category evaluator and senior lecturer in management at AUT, Dr Roy Smollan.

Mr Marr said that as an integrated security solutions company, Advanced’s focus is on meeting the security needs of its customers. To do this effectively though, he said their customers need to trust that Advanced has their back.

“Trust requires a relationship and you don’t have a relationship with technology. You trust people. So we support our team to take real ownership of customer relationships. Everyone, regardless of their role, is encouraged to foster relationships with our customers. It isn’t someone else’s responsibility – it’s everyone’s responsibility.”

Advanced Security Group’s internal structure is flat, not hierarchical, so everyone has access to the same information which Mr Marr says is designed to support that ownership and customer engagement. But the focus isn’t just on customers. Monthly ‘on us’ team lunches or breakfasts, weekly meetings, regular training and staff newsletters that go to everyone’s home address to keep family informed, are just some of the ways that Advanced works to ensure staff feel valued.

“It’s by focusing on our people that we’ve been able to really develop as a business with an average 30 percent growth per year since we started some 13 years ago. We’ve gone from one office to having 12 offices serving both islands,” Mr Marr said.

“We are delighted to receive this award but it belongs to our staff and reflects their commitment to our customers. Security work isn’t really supposed to get a lot of attention and it usually doesn’t unless something goes wrong. That makes recognition of this sort all the more sweet.”

ENDS

For further information

Please contact:

Mike Marr

Group CEO

Phone 0800 420032

www.tptgroup.co.nz

Leaders in everything from legal services to research, from search optimisation to disputes resolution and more gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards this week. And the winners are (drum roll here)…

“The most important New Zealand company you’ve never heard of” has won the Supreme Award at the 2015 Excellence in Business Support Awards.

Advanced Security Group, an under-the-radar specialist security technology company with a client list including The Warehouse, Genesis Energy, Fonterra, Watercare, F&P Healthcare, plus prisons, hospitals and airports around the country, emerged as the overall winner.

Category winners included AJ Park (which won the export support award for the third year in a row) Perceptive Research, Pure SEO, GeoOp, Netlogix, the Tourism Industry Association, MBIE, Altris and the Dispute Resolution Centre.

The awards evaluate New Zealand organisations using the internationally-recognised Baldrige performance excellence criteria, with finalists being interviewed and visited onsite, says founder Sarah Trotman, now AUT Business School’s director of business relations.

“The awards provide a unique opportunity for business support organisations to benchmark their performance against others in their sector and to give a mark of quality to their organisation. The robust entry and evaluation process enables finalists to reflect on how effectively their organisation achieves business excellence in all key areas."

Advanced Security CEO Mike Marr says the awards process was a chance for companies to “sharpen” and “grow”.

Marr, an electrician by training, went the corporate route early in his career, but in 1999 found himself in a job he hated. He handed back the keys to the company car, ditched the corporate salary, dug out his sparkie’s toolbelt and started his own electrical and security business.

“I complained to my wife about my job and she said ‘If those guys [his former bosses] can do it, so can you.’”

Three years later, Marr was your average Kiwi small business: a $400,000-a-year turnover security system installation and service business with a handful of staff. That all changed when he found out German multinational engineering firm Siemens was getting out of security technology in New Zealand, and he decided to try to buy the loss-making operations.

“We were with the lawyers signing the debenture documents and they were saying: ‘Do you really know what you are doing?’ And the bank didn’t believe my forecasts, but just lent to me because I had a house.”

Over the next 13 years, Marr bought another five companies and set up 12 offices across New Zealand. Revenue grew 30% on average each year and looks set to hit $23 million this year. The company has 100 staff.

So why does Marr think Advanced Security won the top prize at the Business Support Awards? He says the company’s philosophy around continuous improvement, its ISO accreditation, and the company focus on staff gave them the edge – plus some impressive financial growth.

“Our people play a huge part. Advanced Security is a service business, so great people make a great business.”

Mike Marr celebrates with his parents at the awards ceremony this week. Photo thanks to Lavinia Calvert

Marr says he realized early on it was essential to have fully-trained employees – not contractors – in the regions, both in terms of customer service and company stability.

“We have an amazing staff retention rate – most of the people that came over from Siemens and other acquisitions are still with us today and this is a huge thing for us; it gives us a solid foundation. Having engaged people is a big part in terms of making us the industry’s best financial performer.”

He says the company offers industry-recognised training and person development opportunities, and staff safety nets, like a confidential employee crisis fund.

When the child of a staff member recently ended up in hospital for several weeks, the company not only supported the mother, but also paid the wages of another employer to stay with the mother in hospital.

While the majority of Advanced Security’s systems use other company’s technology, it is increasingly looking at developing its own applications, particularly in the drone and cloud space.

For example, the company’s E-Guard division is looking at how drones could be used to check out an unoccupied commercial building if an alarm went off. Marr says the Advanced Security has received an exemption from Civil Aviation Authority rules which would allow it to use drones to send back live pictures from an unmanned, or difficult-to-reach site, and is in the process of patenting some new technology.

It is also investigating Cloud-based security services, which could see Advanced Security hosting swipe card, door access, camera footage and other security data for companies. This information has traditionally been stored by the companies themselves.

“E-Guard is looking 5-10 years into the future and dreaming about what is possible in the technology space and how to make this into a commercial reality. The statistics suggest up to 80% of future businesses haven’t been invented yet, so we need to be continuously looking into the future of security technology.

“We are talking to Callaghan Innovation.”

The 2015 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards were sponsored by Idealog, ICG, Fuji Xerox, Drake New Zealand, CPA, the Institute of Management, IBM and the New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation.

The entrant organisations are evaluated in five assessment sections: leadership; understanding of customer and market needs; development and delivery of services and products; evaluation of its own performance; and (the heaviest weighting) evidence of results in terms of the business support they provide.

Winners at the awards ceremony this week. Photo thanks to Lavinia Calvert

The full list of winners is:

Category Award Winners

IMNZ Business < $5M T/O Management Services

Joint Winners: New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre and Altris Ltd

ICG Business < $5M T/O Sales & Marketing

Perceptive Research

Idealog Business < $5M T/O Technology (non-cloud)

Pure SEO

Idealog Business < $5M T/O Technology (cloud)

GeoOp

IBM Business $5M - $20M T/O

Advanced Security Group

Fuji Xerox Business $20M+ T/O

Netlogix

New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation Not for Profit

Winner: Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Highly Commended: The Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand

Drake New Zealand Government

Winner: Business.govt.nz (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment)

Highly Commended: Plant & Food Research

AUT International Business Export Support

AJ Park

Fuji Xerox Leadership

Stefan Preston (Ingenio)

ASG E-Guard is pleased to annouce that it has been authorised under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Authority Part 102 for Unmanned Aircraft. This allows us to increase our level of services to our customers.

This is an exciting development in the development of UAV services within New Zealand and around the world.

For further information

Please contact:

Mike Marr

Group CEO

Phone 0800 420032

www.tptgroup.co.nz

Group owned company ASG E-Guard have been developing a semi-automated drone system which will provide commercial businesses the opportunity to enhance their security solutions. Read more about the latest innovations ASG E-Guard have been working on in the article below.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/72197423/advanced-security-group-plans-to-deploy-semiautonomous-drones-before-years-end#comments

ASG Holdings (NZ) Limited incluing Advanced Secuirty Group Limited, ASGSPL Limited and ASG E-Guard Limited have been accreded to ISO9001:2008 for Quality Assurance, 14001 Environmental and OHSAS 18001 AS/NZS 4801:2001 for Health & Safety.

These are important accreditations and reinforces our systems across our businesses.

For further information

Please contact:

Mike Marr

Group CEO

Phone 0800 420032

www.tptgroup.co.nz

Advanced Security Group is proud to have been announced as the Gallagher SMS Top Channel Partner for New Zealand for 2015/2014. This follows Advanced Security been announced the same honour for 2014/2013 and in 2012/2011.

Well done Advanced Security Group!

ASG E-Guard can provide the inspection of critical infrastructure including jetties, power distribution lines, transmission lines, hydro dams through to high rise buildings or the roof of an industrial building.

Wherever those hard to reach assets are, an ASG E-Guard UAV can fly within controlled parameters to inspect the asset and capture video footage.

We can provide normal video services as well as thermal imagery with FLIR technology.

Contact ASG E-Guard today on -9 580 2950.