Milestone Systems, the open platform video management software (VMS) company, named Roger Meier, Managing Director of EET Europarts, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2019, during the Milestone Community Days (MIPS) event in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS)
Innovators from 16 countries submitted ideas to the contest, and four made it to the final round at MIPS in Copenhagen. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging committee and the partner community present voted for their favourite idea via an app, and the winner was announced during the MIPS gala dinner.
The winning project is a digital nurse that uses sensors on top of video to ensure the safety of the elderly and disabled people, as well as assists healthcare professionals in nursing homes around the world.
Integration with Milestone XProtect Innovation, creativity and technical feasibility are at the heart of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest"
“This year’s winner not only demonstrated innovation and seamless integration with Milestone XProtect, but also provided a solution that utilises sensors on top of video to improve the life and safety of the elderly and disabled while assisting nurses and care givers. Innovation, creativity and technical feasibility are at the heart of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest and we are happy to provide the platform for new technology partners to continue to push the boundaries of video management.” says Chief Technology Officer Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, Milestone Systems.
“We are truly honored and proud to win the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest among all these great finalists, and we are excited to further develop our solution and take it to market. As the elderly population increases rapidly, there is a demand now to deliver new, innovative healthcare solutions. We believe that we, as a community, with all the knowhow available, can make a difference.” says Managing Director of EET Europarts Roger Meier.
Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit
Milestone Systems awarded Roger Meier and his team cash prizes of US$ 10,000 and US$ 55,000 in development and marketing resources. Roger Meier will be working closely with Milestone Systems to finalise the winning project in the coming year. This will also include completing of the integration with the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK), along with getting the integration certified by Milestone Systems and bringing the solution to market.