Milestone Systems has introduced advancements to its XProtect® Video Management Software (VMS) and BriefCam® video analytics.
The newly developed XProtect App Platform, featuring containerised architecture, and an enhanced BriefCam analytics engine are crafted to enhance reliability, customisation, hardware efficiency, and readiness for generative AI and analytics.
These updates are intended to enable security teams to meet evolving demands.
Addressing data interpretation challenges
In an era where cameras and sensors gather vast amounts of data, the primary challenge has shifted towards data interpretation, turning it into actionable insights. AI and analytics tools are essential in identifying urgent threats and valuable operational insights within large-scale video data.
However, integrating new functionalities requires expertise and can introduce operational risks, making security teams hesitant to adopt new innovations.
Innovative video management solutions
Milestone's XProtect App Platform allows seamless integration of sophisticated VMS applicationsMilestone's XProtect App Platform allows seamless integration of sophisticated VMS applications such as AI, analytics, and access control, enhancing existing infrastructure capabilities. Built on a Linux-based container architecture, this platform extends system functionalities without requiring alterations to the core operations.
Individual app containers mean that updates and installations do not disrupt live operations or necessitate full system restarts.
Advanced analytics with BriefCam
The redesigned BriefCam engine offers scalable analytics with notable improvements in real-time processing and workflow efficiency. Enhanced resource utilisation results in a 38% increase in real-time throughput, all achievable on-premise without cloud reliance. Users can now conduct searches using plain language, identify pivotal moments quickly, and train the system to match specific organisational needs.
Andrew Burnett, Chief Technology Officer at Milestone Systems, highlighted the growing importance of adaptable platforms due to the rapid integration of AI in video security. He stated, “Together with our partners and customers, we are cocreating the next generation of our technology on our open platform foundation. The XProtect App Platform and the new BriefCam engine are two major steps forward.”
Enhancements across the technology ecosystem
The XProtect App Platform supports applications available on the Milestone App Centre, extending XProtect VMS capabilities and accommodating AI analytics without risking live operations. To further support innovation, Milestone plans to launch a Developer Portal, offering comprehensive resources for building applications on the open platform. This portal is anticipated to be fully available by the end of 2026.
Both the XProtect App Platform and the revamped BriefCam engine are currently available for early access customers, with general availability projected for late 2026.
Unveiling new developments at ISC West
Milestone will demonstrate its latest solutions at ISC West, showcasing the XProtect App Platform, BriefCam analytics engine, and the complete VMS, VSaaS, and analytics portfolio built on an open platform.
Attendees can experience cutting-edge AI and analytics innovations that aim to provide organisations with strategic foresight. Visit booth #18053 to explore these developments further.
Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced significant advancements to its XProtect® Video Management Software (VMS) and BriefCam® video analytics.
The XProtect App Platform, a new containerised application platform for VMS, and a new BriefCam analytics engine are designed to deliver increased reliability, greater customisation, more efficient hardware utilisation, and full readiness for Generative AI and analytics, empowering security teams to stay ahead as demands evolve.
Understanding information
Cameras and sensors collect more data than ever before. Today, the challenge has shifted from capturing information to understanding it – and turning it into actionable insight. Surfacing the most urgent threats and the most valuable operational insights require AI and analytics tools built for the scale of modern video.
Even as capabilities advance, integrating new functionality still requires time, expertise, and coordination. Even routine software updates introduce operational risk. The possibility of system downtime often forces security teams to delay the very innovations that would make their operations more effective.
For solution developers creating the next generation of VMS applications, building and distributing solutions across thousands of customer environments adds another layer of complexity. Milestone has built its new solutions to address these challenges – without requiring customers to replace what already works.
Building the future of video management
Milestone’s new XProtect App Platform is a component that brings the latest VMS applications – including solutions like AI, analytics, access control, and more – into a surveillance system without friction.
The XProtect App Platform amplifies existing infrastructure by enabling customers to unlock insight from new AI tools, customise their systems quickly and safely, and install updates without downtime.
Built on a Linux-based, containerised architecture, the platform runs alongside existing XProtect installations and extends what the system can do without changing how it operates. Because each application and service runs in its own container, isolated from the core VMS and from other apps, customers can install apps and updates without requiring a full system restart or disrupting live operations.
Delivering next-generation analytics
BriefCam's engine has been redesigned to deliver scalable analytics capabilities – with significant improvements to real-time processing, scalability, and workflow efficiency. Thanks to better resource utilisation, users will see an improvement of 38%* in real-time throughput. All processing can be run on-premise, with no cloud dependencies.
The new engine enables investigators to translate witness statements into searches using plain language instead of filters, identify key moments to reduce review time and turn fragmented video into a connected narrative, and train BriefCam with custom categorisations to match their organisational needs.
Andrew Burnett, Chief Technology Officer, Milestone Systems, said: “The rapid growth of AI in video security has created an urgent need for platforms that can keep pace. Together with our partners and customers, we are cocreating the next generation of our technology on our open platform foundation. The XProtect App Platform and the new BriefCam engine are two major steps forward – giving organisations the flexibility to adapt quickly and confidently, as well as powerful on-premise intelligence that doesn’t compromise data sovereignty or operational control.”
Innovation across the ecosystem
The XProtect App Platform runs applications from the Milestone App Centre — the home for applications developed by both Milestone and our technology partners. The App Centre enables customers to browse, test, and install verified applications that extend the capabilities of their XProtect VMS. This makes it easier to discover new functionality, add AI analytics, or test emerging innovations without risk to live operations.
To support this Milestone is introducing a new set of tools for developers and technology partners across the ecosystem. The Milestone Developer Portal consolidates everything developers need to build applications for the open platform in one place — from idea to development to release — providing a single, simple path to reach Milestone customers worldwide. The portal will be generally available by the end of 2026.
The XProtect App Platform and the new BriefCam engine are available now for early access customers. General availability is currently planned for late 2026.
See Tomorrow at ISC West
At ISC West, Milestone will showcase its new XProtect App Platform and BriefCam analytics engine along with Milestone’s complete VMS, VSaaS, and analytics portfolio. It’s built on an open platform designed to help organisations capture everything, understand what matters, and see what's coming before it arrives.
Visitors can also experience the latest AI and analytics innovations along with other recent developments from Milestone and selected tech partners that help customers stay ahead of the curve while remaining responsible.
Stop by booth #18053 to see what's new, see what's next and see tomorrow.
