Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced the launch of the AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect; a new all-in-one-solution now available on Milestone’s open platform video management system, XProtect.
The integration brings together access control and video surveillance directly within the XProtect Smart Client user interface and helps streamline operations and improve real-time decision-making.
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect will be available to install and update along with AXIS Optimizer
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect will be available to install and update along with AXIS Optimizer through XProtect Update Manager, and Axis will be the first third-party software that can be installed via XProtect Update Manager.
The new integration will be showcased at the Global Security Exchange, GSX, 2025, from September 29 to October 1, in Milestone booth 719, New Orleans, LA.
Access control and video surveillance
Sebastian Döllner, Vice President for Technology Partnerships & Open Platform, Milestone Systems, said, "Being an open platform video management system, it is fundamental that XProtect provides a strong foundation for all integrations. There are millions of Axis cameras running in XProtect today, and being able to support them in the best way possible is crucial."
He adds, "This new offering makes it easy to bring together access control and video surveillance. And with XProtect Update Manager, it’s simple and secure to install and upgrade everything in a controlled way from within XProtect. This brings greater efficiency and ease to our users in their everyday work."
Install it all from XProtect Update Manager
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect enables users to monitor, assist and investigate door entry activities, automate door entry events, review live or recorded video, and much more from the XProtect interface. By uniting access control and video surveillance inside XProtect Smart Client, operators no longer need to switch between separate interfaces.
Instead, they can monitor and control door activity from a single, intuitive view. This helps them stay aware of situations as they happen and ensures they make decisions that are more informed, better coordinated, and executed in a timely manner.
All features available in and optimized for XProtect
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect offers a range of features for XProtect users to efficiently control door entry
AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect offers a range of features for XProtect users to efficiently control door entry, monitoring, assistance, and investigation events.
It links cameras to doors, allowing operators to monitor video and door entry events and compare cardholder images with live or recorded video.
It can be used to manage up to 1,000 doors per server, 64 servers in a multi-server system, and up to 50,000 credentials.
Easy management of door entry and intercom calls
Users also benefit from additional capabilities, with everything available in and optimized for XProtect. For instance, it includes automation of door entry events using XProtect Rules Engine, Smart Client-based vehicle access control, and easy management of door entry and intercom calls.
AXIS Optimizer also unites video surveillance with AI-powered data analysis, forensic search, audio, body-worn, digital evidence, and more.
Latest advanced access control features
"We’re continuously working on this exciting solution and look forward to offering the latest advanced access control features and functionalities from Axis, all built inside XProtect. Uniting access control with video is going to be a game-changer for everyone who prefers using Axis-Milestone systems," says Derek Wang, Product Manager for Access Control at Axis Communications.