Port Fourchon Deploys Milestone Integrated IP Video
Improved surveillance and national security for top hub in nation?s oil supply. Port Fourchon in Louisiana plays a strategic role in supplying the United States with nearly 18 percent of its oil supply, servicing over 90 percent of the Gulf of Mexico?s deep-water exploration and production. Securing this essential coast area requires a hands-on team […]
Ripple Effects Of Canon Milestone Union
The ripple effects of the recent acquisition of Milestone by Canon are far reaching and significant, especially in this global village of a world we operate in. It would be interesting to know if the Milestone and Canon executive teams truly appreciated the impact their business transaction would have on so many businesses around the […]
OnSSI’s Corporate Response To Canon’s Acquisition Of Milestone
From Kenneth LaMarca, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, OnSSI As I am sure you have heard by now, Milestone Systems has been acquired by Canon. I am writing to assure you, our valued customer, that this change will have significant positive impact on OnSSI as a company, Ocularis as a product line and you […]
Canon Acquires Milestone
One of the signs of a maturing market is merger and acquisition activity and within the past 60 days we have seen Vicon and IQinVISION merge, Costar Technologies acquires CohuHD, QEOS purchases Centric Technologies, and Google publicly consider the acquisition of Dropcam. In August of 2013, SecurityHive.com published a story on how Canon was putting […]
Milestone Genetec Top VMS Suppliers
Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software in 2013 in a market worth more $900 million, according to new estimates from IHS Inc. through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions […]
Axis Unveils Intelligent Transportation Systems With IP Video Technology
With summer vacations and their inevitable traffic jams soon to be on the minds of many, Axis Communications announced how Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) with IP video technology are playing an increasingly important role in helping state and local governments reduce congestion, improve safety, and make roadways more efficient. Not only does ITS help create […]
Milestone Helps You Build IP Video Knowledge At Your Own Pace
Milestone’s new Learning Portal provides flexible online training for partners and end users of XProtect video management software. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has created the Milestone Learning Portal for online education to train and certify industry professionals on the technical and commercial details of Milestone product offerings. […]
Milestone Takes Open Platform Technology To Next Level
New development capabilities in the Milestone XProtect® 2014 product suite enable the next generation of integration, extended configuration, and a framework for metadata. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit 2014 (MIP SDK 2014) for its updated suite of XProtect VMS […]
Milestone Eases Transition From Analog To Digital Video
The new Milestone licensing concept for analog cameras connected to the company’s XProtect® VMS gives customers a cost-effective path to future-proof digital video solutions. In the new licensing concept, only one hardware device license is needed per analog-to-IP encoder unit, regardless of the number of analog cameras connected to the encoder unit. The new Milestone […]
Lenovo Releases First Milestone Arcus Embeded NVR
LenovoEMC has recently released a new class of high performance, affordable double-drive and four-drive desktop network video recorders (NVRs) utilizing the latest video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, creating an advanced, scalable, and secure video surveillance solution ideal for single locations as well as distributed corporate enterprise installations. The LenovoEMC px2-300d NVR and the […]
LenovoEMC Announces New NVRs With Milestone Arcus Video Management System Capabilities
LenovoEMC Limited (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) announced a new class of high performance, affordable double-drive and four-drive desktop network video recorders (NVRs) utilizing the latest in industry-leading video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, creating an advanced, scalable and secure video surveillance solution ideal for single locations as well as distributed corporate enterprise installations. The LenovoEMC™ […]
Milestone Ramps Up In Southern Africa And Saudi Arabia
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired Michael Metcalfe as Channel Business Manager for Southern Africa and Ahmad Saleh Al-Haider as Channel Business Manager for Saudi Arabia. “In response to the sharply rising demand for open technology video solutions in the area, we are ramping up the Milestone […]
Inovonics To Demo Integrated Milestone Video And Enterprise Mobile Duress (EMD) Solution Using XProtect VMS Platform At ISC West 2014
Inovonics, a leading provider of enterprise life safety and specialized commercial wireless systems, will demonstrate integration of its mobile duress pendants into Milestone XProtect® Enterprise video management software (VMS) in booth #16109 at ISC West 2014. The integration of Inovonics’ EMD with Milestone XProtect VMS connects duress events with video confirmation for greater insights into […]
Milestone Expands VMS Solution Certification
Milestone Solution Partners for IT Infrastructure components are tested, proven and documented for interoperability and optimized configurations. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS) announces fully reported performance certification of Milestone Solution Partners with IT infrastructure components such as servers, storage, and workstation products. The first to achieve this comprehensive […]
Milestone Hires New Directors For Marketing And Distribution
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired Inger Holm Vinther as Director of Corporate Marketing and Kitty Van Der Sluis as Director of Sales Distribution in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Christian Bohn, VP Alliances and Corporate Marketing, says: ?Inger?s experience from marketing positions at large […]
Milestone Signs Sales Representation Agreement With Latin America RepGroup
Published on 4 Mar, 2014 The agreement between Milestone Systems and Latin America RepGroup has taken effect as of March 1, 2014 The partnership aims to promote and strengthen trade relations with dealers and systems integrators in Latin America Milestone Systems , the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces that the Latin America RepGroup (LAR) has signed a sales representation agreement that includes all of the Latin American regions. LAR is the largest manufacturers’ representative for electronic security in Latin America. Milestone and LAR have signed a representation agreement for all of the Latin American and Caribbean territory. This partnership is being realised with the aim to reinforce the sales and go-to-market activities that these two companies undertake to promote and strengthen trade relations with major dealers, systems integrators and end users in the security sectors of Latin America. Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Milestone Systems, says: “We see a commoditisation going on in the IP video space. For Milestone it becomes a question of achieving a broader and deeper presence in the local markets to deliver better service to our partners and customers – not just as a pure technology sales approach but with more people interaction to sell solutions locally.” “We will provide higher touch levels with more ‘feet on the street’ and better service for our Latin American partners, who are the differentiating factor in our 2-tier business model,” adds Manuel Nylen, Milestone’s Vice President of Field Sales, Americas. […]
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Milestone?s MIPS Partner Conference Attracts Top Video Surveillance Professionals
Published on 14 Feb, 2014 The MIPS Technology Showcase illustrated 48 examples of interoperability with the Milestone open platform in every facet of security implementations Security equipment manufacturers and integrated solution partners gathered at the MIPS partner conference Milestone Systems , the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just held its ninth annual MIPS partner conference in the Americas, on its 16th birthday. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, was the location for this year’s meeting of 350 video surveillance professionals. Security equipment manufacturers, distributors, channel partners and integrated solution partners gathered to learn, share and brainstorm about the latest in video technology. Milestone Systems CEO Lars Thinggaard opened the event, stating: “Video enabling is happening now and being used for more than just security as integrations with analytics, biometrics, RFID and all kinds of business metadata are being incorporated into operations to realise innovative new efficiencies and more strategic approaches. This is something Milestone defined years ago in our mission and vision. With our international ecosystem of partners, we are well positioned to take advantage of this major business opportunity.” Eric Fullerton, Milestone Systems Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, spoke on the topic Why Compromise? “Video is becoming mission critical for value-added purposes in all vertical sectors, as a tool for daily business. Open platform IP video fosters deeper integrations that bring more value than any one company could do alone, and our ecosystem proves this concept. The scalability and […]
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Milestone At Intersec 2014 – The Numbers Have It
Milestone Systems, the Danish IP video management software (VMS) company, showcased its XProtect products at Intersec 2014, in Dubai. Nine Milestone Solution Partners were also exhibiting in the booth to present integrations based on Milestone software. This event showcase and local presence in the Middle East/Africa (MEA) region gave Milestone more than 19,067 visitor impressions and 3,520 visits at Intersec 2014. These numbers where measured using video analytics, where a certified Milestone Solution Partner, NetApp, had an application that captured the number of Intersec visitors passing and their age, gender and interest level in the company stand. The total number of visitors to Intersec 2014 was 24,853, meaning the firm says that it has documented a huge visitor imprint that confirms the region’s growth in interest for video-enabled solutions. Video analytics are a focus area for the firm and four of the nine Milestone Solution Partners present showed video analytics. The number of third-party integrations is now in the hundreds. Video analytics provide a tool for use in security systems, and for business applications, for example in retail and as a part of ‘smart buildings’. Peter Biltsted, Sales Director, Middle East and Africa, for Milestone Systems says: “It was a very successful Intersec 2014 for Milestone and our partners. In particular, the huge interest shown by visitors, who came from the entire MEA region, is a clear indication that the market is accelerating. We can build on this positive response to further leverage our open platform strategy and dedicated […]
Milestone Hires Managers In EMEA And USA
Milestone Systems , the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is strengthening its organization with a new Vice President of Sales for EMEA, Public Relations Manager for EMEA, corporate Director of Large Accounts and National Sales Managers in the Americas. Thomas Lausten started this month as VP Sales, EMEA, and is also a new member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) in Milestone Systems. With proven competency as a professional manager, he will contribute to the strong growth curve that Milestone has attained since its founding in 1998. Lausten brings strong knowledge of the security industry in Europe, as well as broad cultural insight into the differences across the region. Throughout his career he has consistently performed, growing with his positions and responsibilities at Siemens Building Technology – Security Products, ADI Global Distribution, Bewator and Antech. “We are eager to tap into Thomas Lausten’s knowledge about today’s security distributors and how run-rate business is built and managed in two-tier channels. I look forward to including Thomas in the Milestone management team and changing our DNA to cater to the work at hand in our ambitious strategic goals,” says Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Milestone Systems. Keven Marier has moved from Connex International to become Milestone’s Director of Large Accounts Business Development. In an increasingly competitive market, Milestone has growing opportunities with large projects and end-users related to the Corporate Business Unit. Milestone Co-founder and Chief Product Officer John Blem says: “In order to […]
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SALTO integrates with Milestone XProtect
Northern Ireland-based Ambar Systems, a SALTO Certificated Partner, has developed a plug-in integration that combines SALTO Systems access control with XProtect software. It is estimated that more than 10 million people rely on SALTO each day to provide access control over who is able to access what, where and when. Ambar’s plug-in integrates SALTO Systems directly into XProtect Smart Client, enabling users to control access and monitor video surveillance from a single interface. Integrating the two systems eliminates the need to run two separate applications and enables the user to open doors while simultaneously viewing video footage of the doors. The SALTO plug-in captures critical events from the SALTO software and registers them as alarms in XProtect Smart Client. These alarms are automatically linked to relevant video footage from corresponding cameras. Other key features include: Users can seamlessly control cameras in their surveillance system, such as starting/stopping recording, changing video frame rate and moving cameras to focus on a door Monitoring events are issued by the Salto system and automatically registered as alerts within the alarm manager in XProtect Smart Client. Full details of the event, card holder, location and time are captured along with the video footage to provide a complete package of surveillance information Allows users to open doors remotely from the XProtect Smart Client.
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