Milestone Systems News

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Milestone Husky Series of network video recorders (NVRs). These NVRs come pre-installed with Milestone video management software (VMS) and have a sleek and sophisticated appearance that allows them to fit into any environment. Ensuring reliability and durability, the hardware is industrial-grade and works seamlessly with Milestone’s VMS. In addition, the flexibility of the Milestone Husky Series makes it stand out, providi...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has just released the newest Device Pack 7.4 for the XProtect portfolio of VMS products. This update adds another 20 percent new or updated device drivers to XProtect, since the monumental device pack 7.2 release in February when Milestone celebrated record support of 3,000 devices from more than 100 camera manufacturers.  The XProtect Device Packs include optimised drivers that enable all the relevant capa...

VIVOTEK announces its latest intelligent technologies and next-generation products, now part of VIVOTEK’s self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions. VIVOTEK's Executive Vice President, Steve Ma, asserts, "Social and economic development have led developed and developing countries to place focal attention on the building of smart cities. However, enhancing efficiency and improving quality of life are key prerequisites for realising a smart city. VIVOTEK has a high l...

Milestone Systems we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group “On June 12th we finalised an agreement for Milestone Systems to be acquired by Canon Europe, in which it was defined that we will be an independent, standalone company within the Canon Group. This deal closed and became a legal reality on July 7th. This is a major next step for both companies, and it makes me very proud that Canon - a respected global technology leader - has chosen t...

IFSEC 2014 offered TDSi the opportunity to engage with more customers and partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi attracted visitors with its powerful integrated security solutions and a new range of readers at the IFSEC International 2014 security show – resulting in higher numbers of visitors per day over previous years. The event, which made its debut at its new ExCel London venue this year, also offered TDSi the opportunity to engage with more customers and pa...

Milestone Systems showcased its newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products at IFSEC 2014 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcased the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR systems at IFSEC International 2014 held in London. A full range of camera partners and solution partners presented at the Milestone booth,...

Sony Electronics continues to expand its range of outdoor security applications with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras, the SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R. Both IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras come equipped with Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors for exceptional light sensitivity performance, and also feature Sony’s unique Wide Dynamic View-DR technology working together with built-in IR illuminators to capture objects clearly even under severe backlight or highlight conditions, and in very da...

IHS published the estimates through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software (VMS) in 2013 in a market worth more 900 million dollars, according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions analysed (EMEA, Americas, China, an...

It took a crowded ride during rush hour on the London “Tube” to get me there, including multiple transfers, but the first day of IFSEC at its new venue, the ExCel in London, yielded a couple of newsy announcements and busy traffic at many of the stands. The industry is still reeling from bombshell news last week of the acquisition of Milestone by Canon. The ink may be barely dry, but the agreement was celebrated at IFSEC with a press event and big photo opportunity involving Rokus v...

IHS found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform VMS for more than a decade Milestone Systems has again been ranked the number one global video management software provider in terms of revenue according to the latest analysis from IHS Inc. Research from the IHS Technology Video Surveillance Intelligence Service has found Milestone to be the worldwide market share leader of open platform video management software (VMS) for more than a decade. Mil...

VIVOTEK to bring its visitors all-new experiences withits self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions VIVOTEK is pleased to announce its participation in the 2014 IFSEC International, which shall take place from the 17th to the 19th of June at the ExCeL London. For decades, IFSEC International has been regarded as one of the grandest and largest events in the security industry. With an estimated attendance of over 24,000 security professionals from al...

Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Denmark-based Milestone Systems A/S, a world leading provider of open platform video management software, via its subsidiary Canon Europa N.V. The new combination will create a formidable player in the fast growing network video surveillance market by combining the strengths of Canon’s innovative imaging technology with Milestone’s best in class video management software e...

Sony will demonstrate how the latest 4K technologies could be used in the security industry to drive new levels of image clarity At IFSEC 2014, Sony showcases how current and future technologies can be integrated into a security environment with live technology demonstrations of Sony and partner solutions. It will also be introducing 4K technology and its content collaboration solution, Vision Presenter. The company will also demonstrate its continuing innovation in the video...

The portal features online training and certification programs that have been specifically tailored to meet educational needs Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has created the Milestone Learning Portal for online education to train and certify industry professionals on the technical and commercial details of Milestone product offerings. The portal contains a variety of online resources designed to enhance a flexible, self-dire...

Surveon, the complete megapixel solutions provider, has announced the full integration of its 29 models of megapixel cameras with the award-winning Milestone XProtect® open platform video management software, with the Milestone Device Pack 7.3 released most recently. As one of the few manufacturers with in-house design and production capabilities, Surveon offers a full line of IP cameras and RAID NVR with enterprise storage to furnish partners with end-to-end professional surveillance soluti...

The new learning portal is designed to educate industry professionals on the technical details of Milestone’s products Milestone is proud to offer an exciting new resource for all members of its community: the Milestone Learning Portal. This portal is designed to educate industry professionals on the technical details of Milestone’s product offerings, and contains a variety of useful online resources. Users can sign up for online Milestone training and certificati...

ADI uses Milestone’s XProtect VMS to manage its security cameras and secure indoor and outdoor environments of all branches With 100 branch locations, ADI was looking for a scalable video management software solution that was reliable and easy to manage for its local teams. As a trusted business partner, ADI turned to Milestone for support. ADI needed a cost effective solution that was easy to operate and install. They were looking to provide the best protection possible...

Milestone will display a wide array of advanced storage solutions to forward-looking video analytics Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), will be at IFSEC International 2014 in London June 17-19. On show at the Milestone booth E800 will be the newly announced XProtect® 2014 suite of products, the XProtect® Access Control Module 2014 and the Milestone Husky™ range of NVR appliances. A number of Milestone partners...

Milestone’s new Module offers a way to operate access control and video surveillance through unified interface Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has released XProtect Access Control Module 2014, an add-on product for partners and customers using Milestone video surveillance solutions. This add-on product enables easy integration of third-party access control systems with Milestone video surveillance solutions, and will b...

QSG used the BCDVideo equipment for an estate security solution as part of a larger project for a UK police force Quadrant Security Group Ltd (QSG) has become the first integrator in the UK to use equipment from BCDVideo, the US-based manufacturer of purpose-built Internet Protocol (IP) video recording servers. The highly resilient equipment was used for an estate security solution as part of a larger project for a UK police force, where a high quality and resilient solution...

The full range of Milestone XProtect 2014 software will be showcased in live presentations at the Milestone booth E800 Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is announcing the release of the Milestone XProtect 2014 VMS product suite for partners and customers. The XProtect 2014 product suite addresses the entire security market regardless of the size, complexity or location of the installation. The Milestone XProtect clients are a...

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced a new licensing concept for analogue cameras used with the forthcoming XProtect 2014 family of VMS products. In the new licensing concept, only one hardware device license is needed per analogue-to-IP encoder unit, regardless of the number of analogue cameras connected to the encoder unit. The new Milestone licensing concept will be in effect from May 21 for all XProtect 2014 VMS products. ...

BCDVideo recently released its EVO Series of low-cost, high-performance Network Video Recorders. These appliances ship pre-loaded with a choice of Axis Camera Station, Milestone XProtect, or OnSSI Ocularis licenses. Each EVO appliance offers a turnkey NVR solution to the security integrator and include an Intel Xeon processor, BCDVideo’s SMARTconnect and SMARTvms technologies, lifetime telephone support, as well as a three-year worldwide on-site warranty. The EVO10 is an Ultra Small Form...

TDSi will demonstrate its new range of readers and latest version of EXgarde PRO 4.3 at IFSEC 2014 Integrated security solutions manufacturer, TDSi, will be introducing visitors to the benefits of truly integrated security systems on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2014, which is taking place at its new venue at the ExCel London from 17th to 19th June 2014. The company will also be talking about how its channel partner programme can help partners to grow their business, off...

Traditionally, security systems have been designed with the cameras in mind first then with added consideration for the infrastructure and cabling components. But this is old-school analogue thinking. Milestone Systems CEO Lars Thinggaard states that a security system can be designed for more than just protecting assets by starting with specifications for digital video management software (VMS) at the core of the solution. By thinking 'digital', an IP network video system can...

The company’s presence at IFSEC SA highlights dedication to the Southern African market Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), showcases advanced surveillance solutions at the IFSEC SA trade show being held 13-15 May at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The company’s presence at IFSEC SA highlights dedication to the Southern African market, and is supported by the new Milestone South Africa sales office....

The agreement designates that Norbain will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced it has signed an agreement with Norbain to join the ranks of IQinVision Distribution Partners. The agreement designates that Norbain, Reading, UK, will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region. “We are excited about our new partnership...

IPSR helps their customers by selecting the right security product for their application IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), a leading manufacturer’s representative firm dedicated to the security industry, recently announced that the company has redefined the meaning of being a manufacturer’s representative and has become one of the largest security rep firms in the U.S.  Within four years, the company has seen exponential growth due to their market knowledge, t...

The increase in revenues was due to strong performance in all geographies and improved efficiencies with channel partners Milestone Systems reported 2013 revenues of DKK 407 M (EUR 54.6 M), up 28 percent from DKK 318 M (EUR 42.7 M) in 2012, outperforming an otherwise strong overall projected market growth rate of approximately 20 percent. This is a continuation of a strong track record: Milestone Systems revenues have grown close to 30 percent on average per year since 2007....

The Healthcare market is an area of expertise for security solutions specialist TDSi. Not only does it require the most stringent security, the Healthcare sector often has strict budgets and involves caring for some of the most vulnerable people in society, so any solution needs to be highly reliable and easy to operate and manage. Specific areas such as hospital pharmacies need higher levels of security due to the value of stored products; baby units or wards for elderly patients typically requ...