Milestone Systems News

TRI-ED Receives Two Distributor Of The Year Awards

Samsung Techwin presented the award at its Sales Meeting and Milestone Systems in early March TRI-ED, An Anixter Company, is pleased and proud to announce it has been honored with two Distributor of the Year Awards.  At it’s recent Sales Meeting, Samsung Techwin presented this prestigious recognition to TRI-ED. And, Milestone Systems also honored TRI-ED with its Distributor of the Year distinction in early March. Back-To-Back Awards "TRI-ED  is committed to b...

Milestone VMS Technology Enhances Unified Command’s Security Operation Center

Unified Command takes advantage of mobile and wireless capabilities for location coordination Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is a core technology in the mobile event incident command unit developed by Unified Command as a temporary security operation center (SOC) that moves from one event location to another. “Milestone VMS technology helps us unify all the facets of complex events into one centralized command. That coordination enabl...

IFSEC 2015: TDSi's MIFARE And Proximity Reader Versions To Be Introduced

The new versions are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire for added security and flexibility Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be introducing the benefits of its new range of readers to visitors; on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2015. The new range, which includes new versions of its MIFARE and Proximity Readers, are all compatible with MIFARE Plus and DESFire, for added security and flexibility. The new range of readers is an important addition to T...

Milestone Systems & Bosch Access Control’s Certified Integration To Feature At IFSEC 2015

Integration was achieved with user interface via the Bosch system & upgraded with XProtect ACM in 2014 Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) is integrated with Bosch Access Control – and has been certified with full documentation of testing results and best practice for optimal configurations. This means that Bosch and Milestone customers can count on a reliable, interoperable solution, and installing partners can take advantage of th...

TDSi's Fully Integrated Security Solutions To Be Showcased At IFSEC International 2015

TDSi will be showcasing new version of its EXgarde security management software, on its newly designed stand at the event Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its fully integrated security solutions, including the new version of its powerful EXgarde security management software, on its newly designed stand at IFSEC International 2015. TDSi will be on stand F1100, from 16th-18th June at the ExCel London Exhibition center. Demonstrate Versatility Of TDSi Pro...

SeeTec, Acquired By OnSSI, Supplying The Recorder For New Ocularis Version

Since acquiring SeeTec AG, On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) is bringing production of its entire software platform in house. The SeeTec recorder will replace OnSSI’s legacy recorder, previously OEM’d by Milestone, beginning with the introduction of Ocularis 5.x. Familiar in Europe, SeeTec is a privately held German-based company providing VMS solutions and was among the first providers of network-based video management applications. With SeeTec now part of OnSSI, the combin...

Security Needs Persist Despite Budget Challenges Of K-12 Education Market

Beyond the need to install new systems, often overlooked is how schools are going to pay for security upgrades Limited financial resources are a common pain point for K-12 schools looking to implement cutting-edge security technology. But security needs persist despite scarce resources. All school administrators want to do everything in their power to secure their facilities against threats. More schools are recognizing the benefits and, in some cases, requirement of upgradin...

Bosch To Introduce Intelligent IP Security Solutions At ISC West 2015

Bosch will demonstrate its G Series control panel, Z-Wave home control gateway, IP cameras etc. at the event Bosch Security Systems, Inc. delivers significant benefits to integrators and end users with new products that maximize security, safety and convenience. At ISC West 2015, Bosch will introduce the new G Series, a powerful multifunctional security control panel that provides combined UL intrusion and fire functionality along with door control and essential video surveill...

Razberi To Exhibit Three New Network Video Products At ISC West 2015

Razberi will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances Experience Three New Razberi Technologies Products at ISC West 2015 Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — will introduce three new products in its innovative line of ServerSwitch™ appliances and will highlight technology partner integrations at ISC West Las Vegas, th...

Milestone Systems Announces XProtect LPR 2015

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces XProtect LPR 2015 with general availability April 15. As a fully integrated add-on component to the XProtect® Smart Client, the 2015 version of XProtect LPR provides customizable match list fields and an extended reporting capability. This not only empowers operators to take the right decisions when granting vehicles access, it also enables easy documentation of recognized vehicles with full detai...

From Consolidation To Video Services: Milestone’s Thinggaard Talks Coming Trends

Milestone Systems is closing in on a year since their acquisition by Canon’s European subsidiary in June 2014. Throughout the ownership transition, Milestone has reiterated its commitment to open systems and continued to flourish, building its “ecosystem” alongside other industry partners. At the recent Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS 2015), I had a chance to chat with Lars Thinggaard, Milestone’s president and CEO, about industry trends and what’s ah...

Milestone Systems To Feature ISONAS As Its Premiere Partner At ISC West 2015

Milestone has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver video and access control solution ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, will be featured as a premiere partner at Milestone Systems’ booth #20060 at ISC West in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has joined forces with ISONAS to deliver an award-winning integrated video and access control solution that is dominating the security indu...

Milestone's XProtect VMS Connects NYC Marathon Team And Local Agencies

The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems Milestone Systems XProtect® open platform video management software (VMS) was at the core of the collaborative effort between the 2014 New York City Marathon team and many local agencies. The networked solution integrated components from top vendors of IP and wireless security systems equipment, including remote and mobile technology that resolved issues of critical overview f...

Agent Vi Launches BI Portal At ISC West 2015

Agent Vi will be presenting its comprehensive video analytics solutions, including BI Portal at ISC West Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture video analytics software, announces the launch of "BI Portal", a cloud-based video analytics service which allows aggregation, analysis and presentation of data acquired from surveillance systems at different locations through a single, web-based interface. BI Portal is a cloud-based serv...

Milestone XProtect Professional VMS Deployed By LAPD To Monitor Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Final Journey

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), provided ‘the right stuff’ as the technology for live monitoring with archived recordings when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) needed to supervise every moment during the space shuttle Endeavour’s recent weekend-long journey from the Los Angeles International Airport to its final home at the California Science Center. Traveling to its final destination, the space shuttle Endeavour was...

SONY IP Cameras Secure One Of The Largest Marathon Events In The World

Sony’s IP cameras were selected because of their full-HD image quality, ease of installation Background The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world. After the 2012 race was canceled due to Superstorm Sandy, a record number of runners turned out for the return of the marathon in 2013. More than 50,000 people finished the race, the most ever in any marathon. In addition to the runners, more than two million onlookers lined the 26.2-mile route as it wound throug...

21st Century Distributing's Integration Innovation Roadshow

Wrapping the tour, 21st Century Distributing will head to Baltimore, MD to exhibit at Electronic Security Expo 21st Century Distributing, the premier consumer electronics distributor serving the Southeast, announced recently the schedule for their first-ever mobile demo, Integration Innovation Roadshow, which will hit six major regional cities before concluding with an exhibition at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). "Each year we look forward to reconnecting with customers,...

Kevin Tart Milestone's New U.S.Channel Business Manager

Kevin specialises in high-end systems integration and design with a passion for solving security challenges Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces Kevin Tart as the new Channel Business Manager for the Southeast Region of the U.S., taking over from Jana Sherer who is now Distribution Channel Manager along with John Borman. Kevin Tart is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, and reports directly to Tracy Little, Milestone’s...

Security Camera Manufacturers Address Commoditization And Lower Pricing

Commoditisation of cameras and downward price pressure are big topics in the video surveillance market. There was an interesting discussion about pricing and its impact on the integrator community at last month’s MIPS 2015 (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium). Participants were several of the major camera manufacturers, who provided a variety of viewpoints. Prompting the discussion – but with no representative on the panel – were the emerging Chinese manufacturers, who a...

New Milestone U.S. National Sales Manager - Tracy Little

Tracy Little comes to Milestone Systems with more than 18 years of management experience in the physical security industry Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced Tracy Little as the U.S. National Sales Manager, East Region. He resides in the Twin Cities metro area near St. Paul, Minnesota. As a member of the Milestone Americas Sales Team, he reports directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales, Americas. Tracy Little co...

CNL Software PSIM Education Sessions At ISC West 2015

The education sessions will focus on the latest advancements within PSIM technology CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will be holding PSIM education sessions aimed at Security Consultants and A&E Specifiers at ISC West Las Vegas April 15-17, 2015. The sessions will also be open to security leads who want to find out more about the latest advancements within PSIM technology. Over the last few years, the PSIM market ha...

Milestone Appoints Thomas O’Connell As Manager Of A&E Business Development For North America

Mr. O’Connell will work closely with Gavin Archery, A&E Program Manager at Milestone Systems Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has brought on board Thomas O’Connell as the new Manager of A&E Business Development for North America. Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, he will report directly to Mike Taylor, Director of Sales for North America, with a focus on working with A&E consultants who specify large secur...

WLANmall And Continental Computers Named Milestone Systems’ 2014 Regional Partner Of The Year

WLANmall was recognized because of the sophisticated surveillance systems it planned, built and implemented WLANmall and its parent company, Continental Computers, were named Milestone Systems’ 2014 Regional Partner of the Year at the 10th Annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) 2015 in Las Vegas. Milestone Systems is a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software. WLANmall Customers: WLANmall was recognized because of the so...

ISONAS Wins Milestone Integration Of The Year 2014 Award

ISONAS’ VP of sales, Robert Lydic, accepted the prestigious award at MIPS 2015 event in Las Vegas ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, is proud to announce winning the Integration of the Year 2014 award from Milestone Systems at the recent (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) MIPS 2015 event in Las Vegas. ISONAS was chosen based on its dedication to the Milestone integration and selected from over 100 Milestone integrated partners to r...

MIPS 2015: Largest-ever Milestone symposium keeps focus on partners

This year’s 10th anniversary Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) was the largest ever, with 463 participants, including manufacturers, integrators and thought leaders from throughout the industry. Emphasizing Milestone’s “open platform” approach to the market, the 2015 event highlighted successful Milestone end users, new integrations with a variety of manufacturer partners, and a theme of “winning together.”Keeping Mum On The Canon-Axis acquistion...

Milestone Systems Holds 10th Annual MIPS Partner Conference In Las Vegas, Nevada

The Milestone conference saw close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), held its 10th annual MIPS partner conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week. It was their largest-ever gathering with close to 500 attendees and 50 exhibiting companies in the Technology Showcase that demonstrated integrated solutions for enhancing safety and optimising business. CEO Lars Thinggaard and CSMO Kenne...

Transportation End Users Embracing Open Video Platform

Milestone Interconnect provides a cost-efficient and flexible way to have central surveillance operation across geographically dispersed sites The transportation vertical is embracing the open platform for video systems. In the past, manufacturers required transportation end users to purchase the camera, the recorders and the software all from one manufacturer. Now, with IP, organizations in the transportation vertical can use off-the-shelf cameras, servers (recorders) and sof...

Razberi Technologies Relocates To Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

The new building provides added space to address the company’s phenomenal growth over the last three years Due to continued rapid growth, Razberi Technologies — a leading developer of network video solutions for professional video surveillance and security applications — has moved to a much larger facility within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new Razberi Technologies headquarters — located at 13755 Hutton Drive, Suite 500, in Farmers Branch, Tex...

ISONAS Partners With Milestone Systems To Offers Integrated Video And Access Control Solution

ISONAS has waived its license fee as of January 1st for the ISONAS ACX license to integrate with Milestone ACM ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, has partnered with Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), to deliver an integrated video and access control solution to customers. This unique solution provides a seamless integration of the Milestone XProtect® Smart Client and the ISONAS Crystal Matrix...

Milestone Certifies BCDVideo Nova Server And Storage Series With XProtect VMS

BCDVideo’s enterprise-grade VRP solution has been designed for maximum performance on a Milestone XProtect platform Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has now tested and reported performance component certification of BCDVideo’s Nova Server and Storage Series. IT infrastructure, server, storage and client platforms are integral parts of networked video management deployments, so any miscalculations of the serve...