Milestone Systems News

OnCam introduces Evolution range of 360-degree cameras

Security solutions provider Oncam recently announced the launch of its Evolution range of next generation 360-degree cameras. The Evolution range is the first major product release since Oncam acquired Grandeye in July 2012 and it provides a more powerful platform that takes the Company’s position as leader in 360-degree imaging to a new level. Over the next 12 months Oncam will be launching a further two 360-cameras in the Evolution range with better imaging and a capability of up to 12...

Milestone recognises Mayflex as Distributor of the Year

The award function took place at the Hearthrow Marriott Hotel on 5th September Mayflex, the leading distributor of networking, infrastructure and electronic security products, has been recognised as Distributor of the Year by Milestone Systems. The awards took place at the Milestone MPOP Conference held at the Heathrow Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 5th September. Milestone Systems is a global leader and developer of open platform software for managing IP network-based video sur...

HawkEye Effect’s Site mapping module can be integrated into Milestone’s security system XProtect

The HawkEye Effect has released its new HawkEye Site mapping module that can be easily integrated into security systems and video management software such as Milestone XProtect. In addition, the module incorporates IP cameras and sensors like Optex Redscan IP laser detectors, which can provide the precise coordinates of an intrusion. As part of the HawkEye suite of products, the software can then trigger CCTV PTZ cameras to track and record the intruder real-time, at higher zoom levels providing...

Milestone Systems to release five new video management software versions at ASIS 2012

Milestone's new VMS versions include XProtect Enterprise 8.1, XProtect and Professional 8.1 Milestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software (VMS), gives users the power of choice with the release of five new product versions: XProtect Enterprise 8.1, XProtect® Professional 8.1, XProtect Express 1.1, XProtect® Essential 2.1 and XProtect Go 2.1. For all of these video management offerings, users may choose to operate the surveillance us...

Milestone appoints new Vice President and creates new business area in Silicone Valley

Milestone's new VP will manage incubation teams for game-changing products, partnerships and resources Milestone Systems, the open platform company for IP video management software (VMS), will heighten its focus on development by starting up a new international business unit, Incubation and Ventures, with locations in Silicon Valley, California, and at the Danish headquarters. The goal is to develop new products and services with high potential for market superiority...

Milestone Systems retains number one global position in video management software

Milestone Systems has repeatedly achieved the top VMS provider ranking Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), maintains its position as the number one vendor for total VMS global market share in the latest report from IMS Research. IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc., has published the ninth edition of its report: World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment.  The results are based on data from 2011....

Milestone’s IP video management software protects judicial buildings in Costa Rica

The new surveillance system is the foundation for defense against violence directed at judicial employees Milestone XProtect open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been implemented in more than 30 government judicial buildings in Costa Rica. The new surveillance system is the foundation for defense against violence for judicial employees to be less vulnerable to the risk of attacks in the office. With an increase in reported violent crimes throughout Costa Rica...

Bosch attends MPOP Days in Abu Dhabi to demonstrate seamless integration of its cameras with Milestone's open platform system

Bosch's IP products are compatible with the ONVIF standard for open interoperability On the invitation of its strategic software partner, Bosch Security Systems was one of the industry’s leading players at the recent Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) Days. Held in Abu Dhabi, this road show consisted of several seminars focusing on the value of open platform IP security systems in all their many forms. The seminar and accompanying exhibition provided an excellen...

Milestone to develop cutting-edge video surveillance solution in collaboration with top researchers

Milestone's video surveillance has built-in analytics that enables the detection of irregular movement patterns In a collaboration between leading researchers at Aalborg University (AAU) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU), as well as technology experts from Securitas and Nabto, Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, will be developing a new, cutting-edge video surveillance solution. Video surveillance can be used to prevent theft i...

Ipsotek’s VISuite integrates with Milestone's XProtectCorporate video management software

Integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate will manage video surveillance with IP cameras Ipsotek announces the integration of their VISuite with Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software (VMS) to provide users with a more complete solution in a foundation for long-term success. The integration of VISuite with Milestone XProtectCorporate is a powerful solution to seamlessly manage video surveillance of large areas with many IP networked cameras enha...

Samsung to integrate its cameras, DVRs and NVRs with VMS offered by software companies

Samsung will work with VMS companies to offer "open" software designed to facilitate the integration of systems Samsung has announced that it has successfully accelerated its programme to integrate its cameras, DVRs and NVRs with video management software offered by leading independent software development companies. Axxon, Aimetis, Digifort, Griffid, Ipronet, Exacq, Genetec, ISS, Milestone, Mirasys, ONssi and Seetec are now among the list of VMS companies that Samsung has be...

Samsung integrates iPOLis HD network with Milestone’s Xprotect IP video management software

Milestone's XProtect software enables customers to monitor and control analogue and IP cameras 12 of Samsung's iPOLiS HD network cameras have been integrated with the Milestone’sXprotect IP video management softwareThe models are: SNB-5000, SNB-7000 megapixel box cameras, SNO-5080R, SNO-7080R megapixel weatherproof bullet cameras with built-in IR LEDs, SND-5080, SND-5080F, SND-7080, SND-7080F megapixel internal dome cameras, SNV-5080, SNV-7080 megapixel weatherproof...

Surveon to showcase full lineup of EMR Series at IFSEC 2012

Surveon's EMR Series features Milestone Systems' XProtect surveillance software Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider and Milestone Solution Partner, recently announced it will showcase the full lineup of EMR Series -megapixel hardware RAID NVR solutions featuring Milestone Systems’ industry-leading XProtect surveillance software, at IFSEC 2012 in Birmingham, UK, from May 14 to 17. EMR Series offer 2, 5, 8-bay all-in-one desktop recorders and rack-mount NVRs...

Milestone’s XProtect® Smart Client 7 bags a Platinum Govies Award 2012

Milestone achieved Security50 global listing for the second time Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has won two more accolade.  The newly streamlined version of its VMS user interface called XProtect® Smart Client 7 was awarded a Platinum Govies Award 2012. The company also attended the first-ever Security50 summit, having attained the Security50 global listing for the second time. Milestone Systems has won a Govies Aw...

Milestone releases XProtect® Corporate 5 with XProtect® Smart Client 7 security software

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released XProtect Corporate 5 with XProtect Smart Client 7.  XProtect Corporate is premium software for sophisticated, high-risk security installations. XProtect Smart Client, the operator tool for all XProtect VMS, has a new streamlined interface in this latest version. Milestone also announces the availability of the Milestone Integration Platform Software Development Kit (MIP SDK) 3 for Milestone Solu...

Milestone Systems IP video management software enhances security at Western Kentucky University

Milestone's XProtect allows the university's network team to deploy custom solutions Milestone Systems IP video management software (VMS) ís proving the advantages of the open platform approach for Western Kentucky University’s diverse surveillance needs with the ability to expand and customise the system for growing requirements over the years. Spread across 200 acres with dozens of buildings and thousands of students, Western Kentucky University is like a small...

Dahua's full range of IP cameras successfully integrated with Milestone XProtect VMS

Dahua’s IP cameras have now been integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise Dahua Technology Co.,Ltd., has officially announced the establishment of  a partnership with Milestone Systems. Dahua’s full range of IP cameras have now been successfully integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise. Dahua’s network cameras deliver superb image quality at H.264/MJPEG video codec by adopting image sensors of vari...

VIVOTEK’s FE8171V helps collaboration with Wavestore, AxxonSoft, Milestone and other security players

The award-winning FE8171V is the first and foremost fisheye camera from VIVOTEK. Equipped with a 3.1-Megapixel sensor and a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount), the FE8171V conveniently eliminates blind spots and provides a field of view 8x wider than a standard VGA camera. With cutting-edge image processing, hemispherical images captured from the FE8171V can be converted into conventional rectilinear projection for viewing...

Milestone Systems and Optex collaborate to provide users with new unprecedented features and benefits for outdoor perimeter security

Optex detection products will be integrated into the XProtect platform through add-on Milestone device packs Optex, Inc. and Milestone Systems recently announced that Optex perimeter security products will be fully integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise IP video management platforms. The result will provide features and benefits unprecedented within the security industry for outdoor perimeter applications. Optex detection products will be integra...

Arecont Vision selected as Milestone Systems Camera Partner of the Year

The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems Arecont Vision announced that the company was selected as Milestone Systems' Camera Partner of the Year. The honour was awarded to Arecont Vision for its dedicated efforts and collaborative work with Milestone Systems in joint seminars, training programs, industry events, integration solutions, MegaLab certification and other activities.  Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and...

WSC announces ADT and Tyco Fire & Security as Platinum Sponsors

The support of ADT and Tyco Fire & Security enables WSC to build upon its mentoring programme The Women’s Security Council (WSC), a network of security professionals focused on promoting the success of women in the security industry, announces ADT and Tyco Fire & Security, business units of Tyco International, as Platinum Sponsors. “As industry leaders, it is a natural fit for ADT and Tyco Fire & Security to be leading partners with WSC and its quest t...

EET Group signs an agreement with Milestone to provide Milestone XProtect IP video offerings

EET Group will now be able to provide Milestone's IP video surveillance software in more countries in Europe Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), and IT distributor EET Group have signed a distribution agreement to provide Milestone XProtect IP video offerings in 16 European countries. EET is already established as a successful distributor of Milestone IP video surveillance software in the Nordics, and with the new agreement the t...

Milestone appoints Michael Flanagan as Director of Global Support

Milestone Systems continues to achieve strong growth in the IP video surveillance sector  Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has hired a Director of Global Support. Michael Flanagan will scale out the company’s support capability for its worldwide channel to provide more self-sufficiency, flexibility, and predictability – with the ultimate goal of optimal partner and customer satisfaction. Milestone Systems con...

Milestone’s XProtect Mobile for iOS effectively monitors video surveillance from any place

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced the availability of XProtect Mobile for iOS. XProtect Mobile is a free mobile application for XProtect VMS customers who want to effectively monitor their video surveillance from any place, anytime. Security personnel, business owners, residential users or video surveillance installers who need to monitor installations can now view their Milestone XProtect video from anywhere on an iPod Touch, iPho...

Panasonic’s network camera WV-SP509E outsmarts other video surveillance cameras in CCTV Shootout

Panasonic's WV-SP509E network surveillance camera had the best performance at the shootout On the 17th of January 2012, under controlled conditions, a variety of CCTV application scenarios and installation environments were recreated at a sales channel event held at Milestone Systems in Denmark.  The participants gauged the performance of four surveillance camera brands and models in four installation and monitoring scenarios. Independent and external industry professiona...

ALSO-Actebis chooses Milestone to provide XProtect IP video management software in Scandinavia

ALSO-Actebis chose Milestone as its VMS solution partner after investigative dialogues with several VMS providers Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), and ALSO-Actebis, distributor of IT and consumer electronics products, have signed a distribution agreement to provide Milestone XProtect IP VMS in Scandinavia. After investigative dialogues with several providers of video management software (VMS), ALSO-Actebis chose Milestone Syst...

Milestone Systems holds annual MIPS conference in Florida

Milestone managers shared important information on new products, tools, and services in the conference Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) conference February 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Two-hundred seventy people attended MIPS from the Milestone ecosystem of distributors, system integrators and consultants. A record number of Manufacturer Alliance Partners a...

Surveon unveils its new products line-up at Intersec 2012 in Dubai

Surveon, the complete megapixel solution provider, recently announced its new product line-up at Intersec 2012 in Dubai, including EMR9000 hardware RAID NVR optimised with Milestone XProtect, SMR8000 smart megapixel recorders, and CAM1000 compact megapixel network cameras.The EMR9000 series features Milestone's industry-leading XProtect surveillance software. Adopting enterprise-grade RAID controllers for up to 112 disks, the EMR9000 offers 32 to 2,000 channel megapixel recording solutions i...

Milestone and Vivotek highlighted advantages of open platform VMS at Intersec 2012

Guest speaker Peter Biltsted gave a presentation about the advantages of choosing an open platform VMSVIVOTEK presented a joint symposium with Milestone Systems during Intersec Dubai on Jan. 16, 2012. Guest speaker Peter Biltsted, Sales Director of the Middle East for Milestone Systems, gave a talk on "Open Platform VMS - with Emphasis on Integration to 3rd Party Applications" at VIVOTEK's booth 106C in Hall 4."The presentation illuminated the advantages of choosing an open...

360 Vision to showcase its range of PTZ Cameras at Intersec Dubai

They will be featuring IP and analogue version cameras alongside March Networks and Milestone360 Vision will showcase the range of Predator's and Black Hawk PTZ cameras at the upcoming Intersec Dubai Expo They will display at the expo  the Unique 'Dual IR & White Light' Predator, the Thermal Predator, Black Hawk and the latest in innovative PTZ design! They will be featuring IP and analogue version cameras, integrating with leading IP VMS solutions such as March Networks and Milesto...

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