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Milestone Systems’ CEO Thomas Jensen is stepping down from his position with immediate effect, and the company is now searching for a new pioneer. ”To further strengthen cohesion and collaboration across the organization, the board of directors has agreed to initiate a search for a successor for the position of Chief Executive Officer. As a result, Thom-as Jensen has stepped down from his role as CEO. The Vice-Chairman of the board since 2015, Jeppe Frandsen will be acting CEO...

Milestone Systems will use the GEFION supercomputer to accelerate the development of sovereign, responsible, and high-performance AI within Europe. The work will focus on the deployment and fine-tuning of the world’s most advanced AI Vision Language Model (VLM) for traffic and smart city applications, developed by Milestone in collaboration with NVIDIA. Today, millions of video cameras capture valuable footage that could improve everyday life. Yet much of this potential remains untap...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced the appointment of Jos Beernink as Vice President Europe for its Physical Access Control (PACS) business. In this role, Beernink will lead HID’s strategy, sales and operations across the whole European region, helping organizations leverage trusted identity and access control technologies to create a secure, smarter and more efficient workplace and physical spaces. Prior roles of Beernink  Beernink brings more than 2...

The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a new era of open platform development, responsible AI, and, not least, the Hackathon. Fast evolution Sebastian Döllne...

The Milestone Developer Summit 2025, dedicated to innovators, developers, and technology partners in video technology, took place at the historic Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen—a venue renowned for scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the pH enzyme, a milestone in biochemical innovation. This legacy of discovery provided the perfect global stage for a new era of open platform development, responsible AI, and, not least, the Hackathon. Essence of Milestone’s open pla...

Altronix, a global pioneer in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at The Security Event Asia stand 1919. Making its global debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix will also showcase new Access & Power integration products, Networking solutions for single pair ethernet, Fibe...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Designed to help operators contextualize alarms and focus on what truly matters, the new tool automates video review, filters out false alarms, and based on initial findings could reduce up to 30% of operator alarm fatigue. A beta version will debut at Smart City Expo World C...

Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in data-driven video technology, announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect® video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Designed to help operators contextualize alarms and focus on what truly matters, the new tool automates video review, filters out false alarms, and based on initial findings could reduce up to 30% of operator alarm fatigue. A beta version will debut at Smart City Expo Wo...

The healthcare industry faces unique and significant security challenges. Healthcare security professionals must balance an open, welcoming environment for patients and visitors with the need to protect valuable assets and personnel in a high-stress, 24/7 setting. These requirements direct the physical security technologies deployed in medical facilities. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the unique aspects of the healthcare market, and how should the physical security industry ad...

Milestone Systems announced the latest updates in XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, delivering new capabilities that accelerate investigations, strengthen security operations, and simplify system management. The latest releases for XProtect VMS and Arcules VSaaS address the real-world challenges facing security professionals by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible, and easier to manage while maintaining the open-platform flexibility that has made Milestone a trusted...

Milestone Systems announced the latest updates in XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, delivering new capabilities that accelerate investigations, strengthen security operations, and simplify system management. The latest releases for XProtect VMS and Arcules VSaaS address the real-world challenges facing security professionals by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible, and easier to manage while maintaining the open-platform flexibility that has made...

There was high-level energy at GSX 2025, befitting an industry undergoing massive change. Artificial intelligence (AI) was everywhere, but not so much in the booth signage. Rather, AI has made its way beyond marketing claims and solidly into the core of the products themselves. There were hundreds of examples of how AI is changing how security systems operate, all for the better. Clearly on display at GSX 2025 was an industry in the midst of metamorphosis.  Deep integration of AI My con...

Altronix, the globally recognized company in power and networking solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations that elevate security and system performance at GSX 2025 in Booth #2155. Making its debut is the new eFlow Pro Series auto-ranging power supply/charger with enhanced features providing greater versatility for myriad access control and security applications. Altronix’s latest innovations at GSX 2025 Altronix is also showcasing new Access & Power integration products, Netw...

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...

Milestone Systems will showcase the new XProtect Evidence Manager at two major industry events this fall: Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in New Orleans (Booth 719), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference, Oct. 18-21 in Denver (Booth 4011). XProtect Evidence Manager XProtect Evidence Manager represents a compelling shift in digital evidence management systems, bringing Milestone's open platform philosophy to evidence and case handling. The...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced the 2025 schedule for its highly successful OPEN event series. OPEN provides a unique and intimate occasion for systems integrators, distributors, and consultants, as well as end-customers, to meet for an inspiring and educational day that focuses on the challenges and opportunities arising from the key trends in the security industry. This follows the successful debut of the OPEN series of events that reached from London in autum...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has strengthened its external security team with the addition of two new experienced and accomplished recruits. Jason Cooke joins Mayflex from Wavestore, where he was a Regional Sales Manager. Prior to that, he has worked at Pelco as a Channel Account Manager. Jason will be focused on looking after accounts predominantly in the Southeast. Prior roles of McLernon  Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South W...

Garden Spot Communities, a continuing care retirement facility in New Holland, Pennsylvania, has grown a comprehensive video security solution over nearly 20 years that maintains the facility's welcoming, open-door philosophy, while ensuring resident safety. The community operates public restaurants and welcomes neighbors across its 230-acre campus, while securing 1,100 residents using Milestone Systems XProtect video management software (VMS). Technology partnership Garden Spot maintains a...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in security and surveillance solutions, introduces the Audio Beacon, SPS-A100M, an advanced AI-powered audio surveillance solution that ensures users can be alerted and respond rapidly to critical situations. Equipped with a powerful 90dB speaker, five integrated microphones, and intelligent sound classification, the Audio Beacon is engineered to enhance situational awareness and real-time communication. Decision-making and direct communication LED ring provides a vi...

Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security networks, powered by Milestone Systems’ XProtect open platform video management software (VMS). For this city of nearly 60,000, with much of its economy based on tourism, the results demonstrate the power of community-drive...

A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security net...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announced the successful deployment of a cloud-based video surveillance system at a Texas county polling facility that transformed citizen access to election monitoring while reducing both installation time and costs. Working with systems integrator Sology Solutions, the county deployed Milestone's XProtect video management software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide citizens with real-time access to ballot han...

In the City of Genoa, a technology journey started with the vision of becoming a true smart city, long before it was a global trend. That dream has leaped forward: Genoa has joined Project Hafnia, a groundbreaking initiative by Milestone Systems and NVIDIA, to shape the future of video AI. From civil protection to smart transport, from license plate readers to AI-powered analytics, Genoa is building a city that learns, adapts, and grows. Now, with Hafnia, Genoa steps into a new dimension, hel...

Ethics can impact a company's reputation, profitability, and overall sustainability. Ethics extend beyond the law to encompass doing the "right thing" even when it is not legally mandated. As technologies such as artificial intelligence and data sharing continue to impact the physical security industry, a focus on ethics today is timelier than ever. A commitment to moral principles is critical to build a successful, sustainable, and respected industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announces the release of a new case study detailing how the City of Hartford, Connecticut, used integrated video technologies and real-time data analysis to improve public safety and investigative outcomes dramatically. By combining Milestone’s XProtect video management software (VMS) with gunshot detection, license plate recognition, and video analytics, the Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Com...

Summer is here, and with it comes the height of music concerts and festival season. As thousands of music fans gather at venues worldwide, security professionals face increasing challenges in protecting these large-scale events. Milestone Systems, a globally renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), is helping security teams leverage integrated technology solutions to enhance safety and create seamless experiences for the thousands of fans attending these events. Comp...

After launching in the USA, Milestone’s Project Hafnia is now engaged in Europe with the city of Genoa, Italy. The aim is to develop AI-driven solutions to enhance traffic management systems and create smarter cities with high-quality, regulation compliant video data trained with NVIDIA NeMo Curator on NVIDIA DGX Cloud. Milestone is one of the early adopters of the newly announced NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Smart City AI, a reference framework for optimizing city operations with...

Milestone Systems announces updates across its complete security technology portfolio with releases for XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud video security. Each of these products give security professionals more powerful tools to protect people and assets while streamlining operations. Providing integrated security solutions Security teams can now benefit from improvements across all three platforms The releases demonstrate Milestone's commitm...

Milestone Systems announced updates across its complete security technology portfolio with releases for XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud video security. Each of these products gives security professionals more powerful tools to protect people and assets while streamlining operations. The releases demonstrate Milestone's commitment to providing integrated security solutions that address the full spectrum of modern security challenges, from...

Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems evolved largely independently in the physical security industry. Integrating those systems to the benefit of an enterprise's overall security has traditionally fallen on security integrators working in cooperation with manufacturers. However, today's market has also evolved to include companies that provide "unified platforms,” bringing together various disparate security systems and functions under a single, centralized...