Milestone Systems News

Bosch will demonstrate its G Series control panel, Z-Wave home control gateway, IP cameras etc. at the event Bosch Security Systems, Inc. delivers significant benefits to integrators and end users with new products that maximise security, safety and convenience. At ISC West 2015, Bosch will introduce the new G Series, a powerful multifunctional security control panel that provides combined UL intrusion and fire functionality along with door control and essential video surveill...

Razberi will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances Experience Three New Razberi Technologies Products at ISC West 2015 Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances and will highlight technology partner integrations at ISC West Las Vegas, th...

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 customisable 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 recognised vehicles with full detai...

Milestone Systems is closing in on a year since their acquisition by Canon’s European subsidiary in June 2014. Throughout the ownership transition, Milestone has reiterated its commitment to open systems and continued to flourish, building its “ecosystem” alongside other industry partners. At the recent Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS 2015), I had a chance to chat with Lars Thinggaard, Milestone’s president and CEO, about industry trends and what’s ah...

The new model combines resolution of 4K with low-light sensitivity & scene capture capability Sony is adding 4K imaging to its line of security technologies, with the new SNC-VM772R camera. The new model combines the enhanced resolution of 4K with low-light sensitivity leveraging 1.0 type back Illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor, bandwidth optimisation features, and intelligent scene capture capability to adopt the best picture quality, ideal for city surveillance, t...

Low will focus on working with the APAC sales personnel and partner ecosystem of distributors Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Benjamin Low as the new VP Sales, APAC. He will be based out of the company’s office in Singapore, and report directly to Kenneth H. Petersen, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at the Danish headquarters. Low will focus on working with the Asia Pacific Milestone sales personn...

200 Vivotek cameras were installed to monitor smoke stacks, conveyors & canteens in the power station Eskom – one of the world’s largest power companies Eskom is a South African electricity public utility established in 1923. It is the largest producer of electricity in Africa, and is ranked seventh in the world in terms of power generation capacity, and ninth for sales. Eskom has engaged in the construction of the Medupi Power Station near Lephalale...

Milestone has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver video and access control solution ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, will be featured as a premiere partner at Milestone Systems’ booth #20060 at ISC West in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver an award-winning integrated video and access control solution that is dominating the security indu...

The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems Milestone Systems XProtect® open platform video management software (VMS) was at the core of the collaborative effort between the 2014 New York City Marathon team and many local agencies. The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems equipment, including remote and mobile technology that resolved issues of critical overview f...

Agent Vi will be presenting its comprehensive video analytics solutions, including BI Portal at ISC West Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announces the launch of "BI Portal", a cloud-based video analytics service which allows aggregation, analysis and presentation of data acquired from surveillance systems at different locations through a single, web-based interface. BI Portal is a cloud-based serv...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), provided ‘the right stuff’ as the technology for live monitoring with archived recordings when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) needed to supervise every moment during the space shuttle Endeavour’s recent weekend-long journey from the Los Angeles International Airport to its final home at the California Science Center. Traveling to its final destination, the space shuttle Endeavour was...

Sony’s IP cameras were selected because of their full-HD image quality, ease of installation Background The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world. After the 2012 race was cancelled due to Superstorm Sandy, a record number of runners turned out for the return of the marathon in 2013. More than 50,000 people finished the race, the most ever in any marathon. In addition to the runners, more than two million onlookers lined the 26.2-mile route as it wound throu...

Wrapping the tour, 21st Century Distributing will head to Baltimore, MD to exhibit at Electronic Security Expo 21st Century Distributing, the premier consumer electronics distributor serving the Southeast, announced recently the schedule for their first-ever mobile demo, Integration Innovation Roadshow, which will hit six major regional cities before concluding with an exhibition at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). "Each year we look forward to reconnecting with customers,...

Kevin specialises in high-end systems integration and design with a passion for solving security challenges Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Kevin Tart as the new Channel Business Manager for the Southeast Region of the U.S., taking over from Jana Sherer who is now Distribution Channel Manager along with John Borman. Kevin Tart is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, and reports directly to Tracy Little, Milestone’s...

Commoditisation of cameras and downward price pressure are big topics in the video surveillance market. There was an interesting discussion about pricing and its impact on the integrator community at last month’s MIPS 2015 (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Participants were several of the major camera manufacturers, who provided a variety of viewpoints. Prompting the discussion – but with no representative on the panel – were the emerging Chinese manufacturers, who a...

Tracy Little comes to Milestone Systems with more than 18 years of management experience in the physical security industry Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced Tracy Little as the U.S. National Sales Manager, East Region. He resides in the Twin Cities metro area near St. Paul, Minnesota. As a member of the Milestone Americas Sales Team, he reports directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales, Americas. Tracy Little co...

The education sessions will focus on the latest advancements within PSIM technology CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be holding PSIM education sessions aimed at Security Consultants and A&E Specifiers at ISC West Las Vegas April 15-17, 2015. The sessions will also be open to security leads who want to find out more about the latest advancements within PSIM technology. Over the last few years, the PSIM market ha...

Restaurant Brands, the parent company in New Zealand of KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl’s Jr and Starbucks has installed Milestone  XProtect® video management software throughout their chain of restaurants. Thanks to Milestone video the number of thefts has reduced and day-to-day operations have become more efficient leading to significant improvement on the bottom-line. “Although there was no target set for loss prevention, there was a remarkable increase to the net profit after the...

Event provided the distribution partners with an opportunity to network Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held it’s first-ever summit devoted solely to distribution partners. The theme for the event was ‘Winning Together’. This is the Milestone focus for 2015 to signal an even greater dedication to the Milestone partner ecosystem. Opportunity to distributors The summit took place at the global headquart...

Mr. O’Connell will work closely with Gavin Archery, A&E Program Manager at Milestone Systems Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has brought on board Thomas O’Connell as the new Manager of A&E Business Development for North America. Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, he will report directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales for North America, with a focus on working with A&E consultants who specify large secur...

WLANmall was recognised because of the sophisticated surveillance systems it planned, built and implemented WLANmall and its parent company, Continental Computers, were named Milestone Systems’ 2014 Regional Partner of the Year at the 10th Annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) 2015 in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems is a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software. WLANmall customers: WLANmall was recognised because of the so...

ISONAS’ VP of sales, Robert Lydic, accepted the prestigious award at MIPS 2015 event in Las Vegas ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, is proud to announce winning the Integration of the Year 2014 award from Milestone Systems at the recent (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) MIPS 2015 event in Las Vegas. ISONAS was chosen based on its dedication to the Milestone integration and selected from over 100 Milestone integrated partners to r...

This year’s 10th anniversary Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) was the largest ever, with 463 participants, including manufacturers, integrators and thought leaders from throughout the industry. Emphasizing Milestone’s “open platform” approach to the market, the 2015 event highlighted successful Milestone end users, new integrations with a variety of manufacturer partners, and a theme of “winning together.” Keeping Mum on the Canon-Axis acquisti...

The Milestone conference saw close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimising business. CEO Lars Thinggaard and CSMO Kenne...

In a step which will allow the optimal integration of VIVOTEK’s network cameras and the Milestone XProtect open platform IP video management software, VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that Milestone, based on VIVOTEK’s web API (Application Programming Interface), has launched a driver in Milestone XProtect® Device Pack 7.8 dedicated to VIVOTEK’s IP network cameras. The launch of this optimised driver enables even more efficient and effective communication and collaboration be...

Milestone Interconnect provides a cost-efficient and flexible way to have central surveillance operation across geographically dispersed sites The transportation vertical is embracing the open platform for video systems. In the past, manufacturers required transportation end users to purchase the camera, the recorders and the software all from one manufacturer. Now, with IP, organisations in the transportation vertical can use off-the-shelf cameras, servers (recorders) and sof...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released its bi-monthly Device Pack 7.8 for the XProtect® portfolio of products. The most significant feature in this upgrade is support for a new type of hybrid cameras combining a PTZ and a 360-degree camera. An example of the new type of hybrid cameras is the AXIS Q6000-E network camera. This camera offers a 360° overview provided by four 2-megapixel camera heads, and when integrated with AXI...

The new building provides added space to address the company’s phenomenal growth over the last three years Due to continued rapid growth, Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has moved to a much larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Razberi Technologies headquarters — located at 13755 Hutton Drive, Suite 500, in Farmers Branch, Tex...

Christian brings a wealth of experience from within the physical security industry Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Christian Ringler as the new Regional Sales Director for the DACH and SET territories in Europe. He is based in Munich, and reports to Milestone VP EMEA, Thomas Lausten. “I am thrilled to be in a global company, and I am eager to experience the power surge of the Milestone partner ecosystem,&rdqu...

ISONAS has waived its license fee as of January 1st for the ISONAS ACX license to integrate with Milestone ACM ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has partnered with Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), to deliver an integrated video and access control solution to customers. This unique solution provides a seamless integration of the Milestone XProtect® Smart Client and the ISONAS Crystal Matrix...