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Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Milestone Husky M50 Advanced. This streamlined appliance is a customizable, rack-mounted, premium solution that combines high-performance, robust, industrial-grade hardware and XProtect advanced video management software for complex, multi-site deployments. The unit supports up to 120 cameras in an all-in-one set up.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used by Aalborg municipality in Denmark to optimize the security levels for property protection. The number of security incidents has dropped tremendously after installing the video system, and the city is now saving more than one million Euros in insurance costs. The Milestone-based security system together with a proactive approach to the use of surveillance video has reduced the damages to property in Aalborg significantly. In the case of the citizen center called Trekanten, the losses from damage to property have diminished to zero from previously being more than 100,000 Euros a year.

WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a worldwide leader in storage solutions, and Milestone Systems, the security industry leader in video management software, announced a partnership to deliver video surveillance solutions to businesses and consumers. The two companies will demonstrate these solutions at IFA Berlin, booth No. 103, Hall 11.2, Sept. 4 to 9; and at ASIS International, Anaheim, Calif., booth No. 3222, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in networked video management software (VMS), has released Device Pack 8.1 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect monitoring solutions. A highlight of this release is support for Digital Barriers? TVI wireless video streaming that contains a patent-protected codec which dynamically adjusts video image resolution and pixel density to fit the quality of bandwidth available for video transmission.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), today launches a new mini-website called The Milestone Post for publishing thought leader articles with its global ecosystem of partners and customers. The site will post blogs and other articles from the company?s own wealth of expertise and from its universe of stakeholders, with the goal to continue educating business people from a broad spectrum of industries about networked video monitoring in action, practical advice, trends, concepts and innovative visions.

Pivot3, a pioneer and innovator in the development of Globally Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions, today announced that it has further enhanced its long-standing partnership with Milestone Systems through the certification of its HCI appliances with the Milestone XProtect® video management software suite. The certification ensures that the companies? joint customers across the globe continue to receive the highest performance and reliability with Pivot3-Milestone installations.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is being used by Faxaports, The Associated Icelandic Ports, to optimize security, handling cargo and securing ships against immigrant stowaways. Faxaports include Iceland?s main ports for export and import, moving thousands of containers annually to and from international destinations. The majority of all goods imported to the country pass through Faxaports? harbors, and the number of ships are increasing every year.

PureTech Systems®, a leader in geospatial video analytics, announced that its PureActiv® video analytics solution now integrates with Lockheed Martin?s SENTRYSTAR surveillance system. The integration allows users of SENTRYSTAR to utilize advanced video detection features in its alarm capabilities, such as real object size, real target size, and real location (3D-latitude, longitude, and elevation).

A Leading manufacturer of industrial and embedded computers, Logic Supply, has released the first ever rugged mobile NVR certified by Milestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, for use with their XProtect® VMS platform. The new Logic Supply MX1000 Rugged Mobile NVR offers a dependable alternative to other digital recording hardware, with the advantages of an extended operating temperature range, a completely fanless and ventless chassis, low power requirements, and variable power capabilities for transportation applications.

According to a new Markets and Markets report, the smart home industry is estimated to reach $58.68 billion by 2020. Segments such as security and smart locks are driving the smart home market currently and with over 90% penetration in this segment, the Z-Wave Alliance continues to grow the Z-Wave smart home ecosystem for consumers and manufacturers, alike.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be at IFSEC International 2015 in London, this week. On show at the Milestone booth E750 will be the full Milestone XProtect® 2014 portfolio of products, the newly introduced XProtect LPR 2015 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR appliances. A number of Milestone partners will be showcasing integrated solutions at the Milestone booth and throughout the showroom.

Recently, SecurityHive?s Maurice Joseph had a chance to sit down with Milestone?s Lars Nordenlund Friis, the VP of Incubation and Ventures, for a one-on-one conversation about Milestone Husky and Milestone Arcus products.

Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of the practical information in the certification documents for better implementations.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), hosted more than 100 of its UK partners, customers, and key media representatives at its new UK and Ireland headquarters in Green Park, Reading on April 28.

Dell OEM Solutions has partnered with Milestone to introduce a range of new ?plug and play? solutions for the surveillance market. These solutions are available through ADI, can support 8, 16, 26 and 48-cameras and come complete with Milestone XProtect® and Microsoft Embedded licenses. As the security and surveillance industry is moving from Analog installations to IP installations, customers have started to look for guidance on what hardware to use as part of their CCTV solutions.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces new enhancements to its Milestone Husky M10, the smallest footprint in its series of Milestone Husky network video recorders (NVRs). The enhancements are the first step in the game plan for the Milestone Incubation Business Unit toward an interconnected and integrated world of intelligent security devices.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces XProtect LPR 2015 with general availability April 15. As a fully integrated add-on component to the XProtect® Smart Client, the 2015 version of XProtect LPR provides customizable match list fields and an extended reporting capability.
This not only empowers operators to take the right decisions when granting vehicles access, it also enables easy documentation of recognized vehicles with full details, video thumbnails and license plate close-ups.