A Singapore-based AI firm is rethinking how security operations are run.
ADA AI Pte Ltd launched its Autonomous Virtual Guarding Technology, or AVGT, on March 25. The company said AVGT can reduce guarding costs by up to 50% using AI-driven monitoring on existing CCTV systems.
The launch comes as rising labor costs and manpower shortages push organizations to rethink traditional security models. ADA is positioning AVGT as an alternative to guard-based operations, using AI-driven monitoring to deliver more consistent patrols, faster incident detection, and standardized reporting without adding headcount.
AI-powered patrols target manual inefficiencies
The company said in its official press release that AVGT replaces traditional guard tours with autonomous, AI-driven inspections.
“Security is no longer about manpower; it is about measurable outcomes,” the company said.
According to ADA, AVGT uses existing surveillance systems to automate patrols, detect unusual activity, and generate reports. The company stated that this approach can reduce missed checkpoints and uneven reporting that sometimes come with manual patrols.
AVGT can also monitor multiple sites at once, the company added, giving organizations a more centralized view of their operations without increasing staff.
Company claims cost savings and faster response
ADA noted that AVGT can reduce guarding costs by up to 50%, primarily by reducing reliance on on-site personnel.
The company added that traditional guarding models can exceed $100,000 per site annually. AVGT shifts that model toward a more predictable, technology-based cost structure with lower ongoing labor expenses.
The company said the system provides:
- Real-time anomaly detection with alerts
- Automated, time-stamped patrol reports
- Faster response times, reduced from minutes to seconds
“Every patrol is executed, every time,” ADA highlighted, pointing to the system’s consistency compared to human guards.
Automation gains traction in physical security
The launch comes as organizations across Asia face rising wages and ongoing labor shortages, especially in roles requiring round-the-clock monitoring.
Vendors are increasingly introducing AI tools to fill those gaps, moving security operations from scheduled patrols to continuous monitoring. ADA said AVGT can be deployed using existing CCTV infrastructure, which may help organizations roll out the system without major changes to their current setup.
As AI-driven tools like AVGT gain traction, they signal a broader shift in how physical security is managed. Rather than replacing human oversight entirely, these systems reflect a growing emphasis on efficiency, consistency, and scalability in environments where labor constraints persist.
Whether organizations fully transition away from traditional guarding or adopt a hybrid approach, the direction is clear: security operations are becoming increasingly defined by software, not staffing.
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