Milestone Systems Expands Device Support
By Kirsty McMahon on February 27, 2014 _HYT6505 (Custom) Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 7.2 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect ® security solutions. Device Pack 7.2 has deep driver support for more than 3,000 devices, which means that Milestone has added more than 2,000 supported devices since 2011. This speedy development has only been possible due to Milestone’s dedicated efforts to drive the uptake of open platform technology in the physical security industry. The Milestone Device Packs include optimized drivers that enable all the relevant capabilities of a camera or other hardware device to be managed fully by the XProtect software. Milestone works closely with the device manufacturers in the Manufacturer Alliance Program (MAP) to achieve the optimal interaction between their devices and the XProtect VMS . This ensures the highest quality for a video surveillance solution – very important for total system operability, efficiency and stability. Milestone is actively promoting driver standards like ONVIF and PSIA , but these standards are not always able to keep up with the rapid development of security device hardware. Milestone steps up with dedicated, deep driver support to ensure that partners can leverage the newest device technologies in their solutions, with the freedom to choose camera models from more than 100 manufacturers in the Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP) network. Milestone Axis – 300th camera -1 (Custom) Christian Bohn, Milestone Systems VP Corporate Marketing & Alliances, says: “The release of […]
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Milestone Systems To Provide Deeper Support Of Pelco IP-Cameras
02/18/2014 | 10:30am US/Eastern Recommend: COPENHAGEN – Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software is tightening relations with Pelco by Schneider Electric , a world-class leading manufacturer of IP cameras and IP video accessories. This collaboration is evolving for Pelco as a long-time Milestone Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP), in response to market demand. Milestone Channel Partners and customers now gain the advantage of new and deeper integrations between Pelco IP Cameras and Milestone Systems IP video management software (VMS). Going forward, Milestone Systems will provide deeper integration support for Pelcos IP-based cameras in the award-winning XProtect-familiy of open platform VMS. The closer relationship between Milestones open platform and Pelcos IP cameras enables partners and customers to explore the advanced capacities of Pelco cameras and Milestone XProtect video management software. This gives Milestone and Pelco active roles in shaping and driving the industry by better supporting the channel partners who create solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide. The support today of Pelco analytics with the latest version of Milestone device pack is already a good example of this cooperation. It gives our joint customers the possibility to use at the edge advance analytics and have events and information reported and managed by Milestone XProtect software. Christian Bohn , Milestone Systems VP Corporate Marketing & Alliances, says: "We are not only excited to further intensify our cooperation with a leading IP-based camera manufacturer like Pelco, we are also seeing great advantages for the market […]
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Milestone Systems Appoints Country Manager In Japan
Erik Friis Mondorf – Country Manager Japan By Milestone NewsDesk on February 17, 2014 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces the appointment of Erik Friis Mondorf as the company’s Country Manager for Japan. Erik Friis Mondorf is a permanent resident of Japan after living there for 17 years and is a certified Japanese speaker. He has supported Milestone Systems since before the Danish company’s CEO Lars Thinggaard visited Japan to inaugurate the burgeoning partnership with JVC, who launched a Network Video Recorder (NVR) pre-installed with Milestone video management software. “With 127 million people, Japan is also one of the world’s largest markets for video surveillance equipment, in the company of China, the US, UK, Canada, Russia and Germany, according to market results for 2013. The IP video surveillance market growth in Japan is expected to be more than 20% per year over the next 3 years and we know that Erik Friis Mondorf is our man in Japan to help Milestone’s role in that journey,” states Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Milestone Systems. “Longer term, the 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo may drive some big projects, too, similar to what the security industry has experienced in the UK and Brazil with high-profile events of the same stature.” “Besides working closely with Milestone distributors and system resellers, I also have an important task supporting existing Manufacturer Alliance Partners (MAPs) such as Canon, JVC Kenwood, OPTEX, Panasonic, Sony […]
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Bosch Gets Milestone Systems Elite Partner Status
The Danish IP video management software (VMS) company Milestone Systems, has made Bosch Security Systems an Elite Partner in the Milestone Alliance Partner program (MAP). Christian Bohn, Milestone Systems VP Corporate Marketing & Alliances, says: “Our Elite program is the highest partnership level we offer in the MAP program. It represents a partner’s total commitment to achieving maximum return on investment for its customers through superior camera technology and a focus on long-term customer satisfaction with camera solutions integrated to Milestone products. Milestone Channel Partners and customers now gain the advantage of the deepest relationship between Bosch Security Systems and Milestone.” The companies say that they have put in a dedicated and targeted effort on mutual technical and commercial engagement. Milestone says it will provide even deeper integration for Bosch Security Systems’ cameras with support from the XProtect software. And Rudolf Spielberger, Head of the Bosch Integration Partner Program, says: “Our video technology focus is to deliver superior intelligence and analytics, highest quality of video images, most efficient data rates, with lowest storage requirements. And now, through this strengthened partnership with Milestone, we will bring even more unique and relevant cutting-edge features to customers – offering them new integration possibilities.”
Pimloc Integrates to Eagle Eye Video API Platform to Deliver Advanced AI Redaction Capabilities for Video Surveillance Systems
Pimloc announced a technical integration with Eagle Eye Networks. The integration of Pimloc’s Secure Redact video privacy platform to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system), empowers customers to leverage enterprise-grade AI capabilities and automatically redact faces, license plates, and audio in video files and live streams.
Allied Universal to Acquire J E Security Systems & Services Inc.
Allied Universal announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas, Barbados. This proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024. J E Security Systems & Services has provided electronic security, patrol and response services to the island’s residents and businesses for more than 30 years.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniSwitch Milestone Plugin for enhanced video surveillance security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has introduced the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Milestone Plugin to provide seamless integration with the Milestone XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). The plugin delivers enhanced network security and improved efficiency for organisations operating mission-critical video surveillance networks, where camera uptime is essential.
Interface Systems Opens New Distribution Center in Dallas, TX
Interface Systems announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Dallas, TX.
In addition to creating new jobs, the 31,000-square-foot facility enhances Interface’s distribution capabilities to better serve its nationwide customers with expedited services. The Dallas distribution center is located close to Interface’s interactive Security Operations Center (iSOC) in Plano.
Qylur Intelligent Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I Contract, Taps into Dual-Use Autonomous AI Market
Qylur announced that it has been awarded a phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Department of Defense Air Force AFWERX SBIR program, for its SNIM® AI platform. Under the contract, Qylur is exploring the adaptation of its SNIM® AI technology and how it can help the U.S. Air Force expedite the fielding of AI-based Collaborative Autonomous Systems, such as drones, UAVs, and ground systems.
RecFaces Joins Milestone Marketplace: Id-Guard Ready-Made Facial Recognition Solution Integrated to XProtect, Enriching Video Management Software
RecFaces announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been verified by Milestone Marketplace and has been successfully integrated into the Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS), empowering users to explore the various applications of video management systems. Id-Guard is a high-accuracy facial recognition boxed solution developed for video surveillance and security systems.
ONVIF Reaches Dual Milestones of 25k Conformant Products, 15th Anniversary
ONVIF continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the defacto industry standard for interoperability. Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management software, and network video recording solutions.
Bosch Expands Inteox Camera Portfolio that Seamlessly Integrates with Milestone to Meet Safety and Security Requirements of many Applications
Bosch has expanded the Inteox open camera portfolio with the addition of two fixed cameras: The Flexidome and Dinion inteox 7100i IR cameras. The AI-powered cameras bring a new level of efficiency to a variety of indoor and outdoor applications for city surveillance, airports, government, and traffic. In partnership with video management solutions provider Milestone Systems, Bosch offers full integration into the Milestone XProtect suite of security solutions to meet the most advanced safety and security requirements of many applications.
March Networks? Cloud Video Network Monitoring Service Insight Surpasses Growth Milestone
March Networks announce that its cloud-based Insight Monitoring and Resolution Service continues to experience rapid growth, with over 25,000 managed surveillance systems with an estimated 500,000 surveillance cameras.
Secure Logiq joins the Milestone Marketplace
Secure Logiq has become a Milestone partner with management servers and client machines added to the Milestone Marketplace. The move further strengthens the relationship between the two manufacturers, and enables Secure Logiq to support more Milestone projects.
TDSi?s GARDiS Access Control Solution Now Fully Integrates with Milestone?s XProtect
TDSi announce the powerful access control features of its GARDiS software can now be incorporated into Milestone?s XProtect Access solution through ORBNET Systems? new Access Control module. This enables security operators to harness the benefits of combining both solutions to manage their access control needs from one portal. This updated solution enables Milestone Smart Clients to receive GARDiS Events and to acknowledge alarms back to GARDiS.
Milestone and BriefCam Bring Premium Forensic Analytics to Xprotect Customers
With the introduction of XProtect Rapid REVIEW, Milestone?s customers will be able to accelerate investigations and find what they are looking for with speed and accuracy. Powered by BriefCam?s video analytics technology, hours of video recordings can now be reviewed in minutes, bringing enhanced decision-making and momentum to any investigation. Milestone?s XProtect Rapid REVIEW is an intelligent video analytics solution for security operators.
Milestone Promotes Internally for New VP of Research Role
Milestone Systems promoted Dr. Barry Norton to vice president of research. Dr. Barry Norton joined Milestone Systems in May 2018 as director of research. In his new role as vice president of research, Barry will also?in addition to continue leading Milestone?s growing research department?be responsible for increased collaboration with universities. This will help move forward machine learning, especially in relation to computer vision.
LenelS2 OnGuard and Milestone XProtect Jointly Added to U.S. Air Force
LenelS2 announced its OnGuard? and Milestone Systems XProtect? have been added to the U.S. Air Force Intrusion Detection System Equipment List (IDSEL). LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation. Following a rigorous qualification process, including extensive testing and evaluation of both the OnGuard system and the XProtect solution, the U.S. Air Force added the combined system to the IDSEL. The joint OnGuard system and XProtect video solution was tested and approved to protect Air Force Protection Level 1 (PL-1) non-nuclear through PL-4 sites around the globe.
Calipsa Integrates with Milestone’s XProtect Corporate VMS
Calipsa announced the compatibility of its false alarm reduction platform with Milestone Systems’ XProtect Corporate VMS designed for use by organizations such as airports and train terminals. XProtect Corporate’s enterprise users deploy large numbers of cameras and will benefit from Calipsa’s 90 percent false alarm reduction rate. When XProtect Corporate receives an alarm from a connected camera, it sends video to a Calipsa cloud-based server where algorithms screen for human or vehicle movement.
Milestone launches new Husky appliances with optimal performance and reliability
With the new Husky appliances series Milestone Systems offers its partners and customers a range of six video management appliances that cover a variety of use cases from simple setups in small sites, including retail, all the way to larger and more complex installations, like critical facilities. The new Husky series enables partners and customers to achieve much more with their Milestone XProtect video management solution, powered by Dell Technologies OEM Solutions.