D/A Central is happy to partner with Milestone Systems, a global leader in the Video Management System (VMS) industry. Founded in 1998, they have grown to become one of the largest providers of open platform VMS solutions in the world, with a presence in over 150 countries. In 2020, Milestone Systems was acquired by Canon, a Japanese corporation known for their cameras and imaging equipment. The acquisition allows Milestone to enhance their product offerings and expand their global reach.
Milestone Systems’ VMS technology is designed to help organizations, regardless of size and industry, manage, view, and store video surveillance footage from one or multiple locations. The company’s VMS solutions are built on an open platform, designed to be compatible with over 20,000 cameras and other surveillance equipment, regardless of brand or manufacturer. This makes it easier for customers to integrate Milestone Systems into their existing surveillance systems or upgrade their setup giving customers the flexibility to choose the best combination of hardware and software to meet their specific needs.
Milestone Systems offers a range of add-ons and analytics tools. In addition, it has full integration with LenelS2 to provide seamless operation whether you want video centric or access control centric management. These include facial and license plate recognition, motion detection, object tracking, and people counting. Additionally, Milestone Systems offers mobile applications and integration with other security systems such as access control and centralized alarm management. In recent years, Milestone Systems has been expanding their offerings beyond traditional video surveillance launching products that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze video footage and detect anomalous behavior or potential threats. These solutions provide customers with advanced capabilities to improve their surveillance. This allows organizations to gain valuable insights from their video surveillance data, helping to improve security optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences.
The company’s flagship product is the XProtect VMS, which allows users to manage and analyze video footage from multiple cameras and sources. XProtect is designed to be highly scalable, so it can be used in small, single-location systems as well as large, complex installations.
Another key strength of Milestone Systems is their commitment to innovation. The company invests heavily in research and development, continually updating the VMS technology to incorporate the latest advancements in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. This has allowed Milestone Systems to stay at the forefront of the VMS industry and maintain its position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking cutting-edge video surveillance solutions. Annually the MIPS conference brings innovation and future looking insights for video management.
The LenelS2 and Milestone
Overall, Milestone Systems has established itself as a leader in the video management software industry. Their VMS technology is a powerful tool for organizations looking to improve their security, optimize their operations, and gain valuable insights from their video surveillance data. With their open platform, scalability, and advanced analytics capabilities, Milestone Systems is a trusted partner for organizations around the world.
