Milestone Systems has announced a series of updates for its XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform designed to enhance security operations, simplify system management, and optimize cloud flexibility. These advancements aim to facilitate a wide array of deployment environments, thereby strengthening the foundational operational framework for security systems.
According to Andy Burnett, CTO of Milestone Systems, the latest updates to XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules focus on providing greater operational intelligence and expanding cloud capabilities for superior deployment and management of video security solutions. These improvements offer valuable insights for everyone involved, from field operators to decision-makers.
Simplified System Management
The most recent updates streamline management processes and increase flexibility for evolving security settings across both on-premises and cloud-based models.
This allows for the automatic transformation of system data into comprehensive visual reports
A significant development is the enhanced XProtect Remote Manager, a browser-based management tool available to Milestone Care Plus customers, which now features customizable, scheduled reporting. This allows for the automatic transformation of system data into comprehensive visual reports tailored for diverse audiences.
Revolutionizing Enterprise Security Operations
With these reporting capabilities, Milestone addresses a significant issue in enterprise security operations: the labor-intensive task of compiling and interpreting technical data. XProtect Remote Manager automates this process, shifting the focus from reactive to proactive system insights, resulting in measurable benefits across the security ecosystem.
This includes reduced manual workload for administrators, clear overviews of system performance for decision-makers, scalable data-driven service value for resellers and service providers, and enhanced security investment accountability for end-customers.
Additional XProtect 2026 R1 Features
The XProtect 2026 R1 introduces further enhancements in system administration, mobile usability, and device support. Key features include:
- A redesigned LogServer interface with centralized log visibility and improved filtering mechanisms for faster troubleshooting.
- The Mobile Client What's New Archive, which provides operators access to past feature updates at their convenience.
- Device Pack 14.1 expands verified device compatibility, incorporating an additional 181 devices from 15 technology partners since the last update.
Expanding Cloud Capabilities with Arcules
Milestone Systems continues to expand its cloud-native solutions via Arcules updates aimed at enhancing camera-to-cloud capabilities and improving real-time control and usability. These include support for Axis multi-sensor and i-PRO cameras managed entirely in the cloud, as well as extended long-term cloud video storage features that eliminate reliance on physical storage infrastructure. Additional improvements feature a WebSocket-based PTZ API for rapid real-time control and mobile alert thumbnails for swift event assessment on iOS devices.
These advancements in XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules reinforce Milestone's commitment to delivering enhanced capabilities for security professionals, whether they are operating within on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments.
Milestone Systems Strengthens Security Operations and Expands Cloud Capabilities with XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Updates
Milestone Systems, a world pioneer in open platform video management software, today announced XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform enhancements, delivering updates to strengthen security operations, simplify system management, and expand cloud flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments.
Greater operational intelligence
“XProtect 2026 R1 and the latest Arcules enhancements reflect two priorities central to where Milestone is headed: advancing our core platform to deliver greater operational intelligence and accelerating our cloud capabilities to give customers more flexible, scalable options for deploying and managing video security,” said Andy Burnett, Chief Technology Officer, Milestone Systems.
“These updates create tangible value for everyone in the ecosystem, from operators in the field to the partners and decision-makers who depend on clear insight into system performance.”
Simplifying ongoing management
The latest Milestone releases support this direction by strengthening the platform's operational foundation, making system insights more accessible, simplifying ongoing management, and enabling greater flexibility as security environments evolve across on-premises and cloud models.
A key highlight is the expansion of XProtect Remote Manager, a browser-based system management tool available to Milestone Care Plus customers. The latest release introduces customisable, scheduled reporting that automatically transforms technical system data, including health metrics, performance indicators, maintenance activity, and inventory status, into structured, visual reports tailored for multiple audiences.
Enterprise security operations
The new reporting capabilities address a persistent challenge in enterprise security operations: system administrators have traditionally spent significant time manually compiling and interpreting technical data before presenting to decision-makers and end-customers.
XProtect Remote Manager now automates that process, enabling organizations to shift their focus from reactive reporting to proactive system insight. The reporting enhancements deliver measurable value across the security ecosystem:
- System administrators reduce manual workload and improve scalability across multi-site deployments
- Decision-makers gain clear, non-technical overviews of system performance, compliance, and return on investment
- Resellers and service providers gain a scalable way to deliver data-driven proof of managed service value
- End-customers receive consistent, accessible reporting that supports confidence and accountability in their security investments
- Customisable and scheduled reporting is available for XProtect installations with Milestone Care Plus.
Additional XProtect 2026 R1 Enhancements
XProtect 2026 R1 also includes additional enhancements across system administration, mobile usability, and device support:
- New LogServer features a redesigned interface with centralised log visibility, improved filtering and notifications, and more efficient workflows for faster troubleshooting across complex deployments
- Mobile Client What's New Archive allows operators to revisit previously released features and updates at any time, rather than relying on one-time launch notifications
- Device Pack 14.1 expands verified device compatibility to more than 16,300 devices, with 181 new devices added from 15 technology partners since the previous release
Full advantage of high-coverage
Milestone Systems continues to expand its cloud-native offerings through enhancements to Arcules, its VSaaS, with a series of Spring 2026 enhancements that expand camera-to-cloud capabilities, strengthen cloud retention options, and improve real-time control and mobile usability.
Camera-to-Cloud support now extends to Axis multi-sensor cameras, allowing multiple sensor views to be managed entirely in the cloud without additional on-premises hardware. The update enables customers to take full advantage of high-coverage, multi-sensor deployments within a simplified cloud architecture. Camera-to-Cloud support has also been added for supported i-PRO cameras, further broadening the range of devices that can connect directly to Arcules without on-site servers or gateways.
Physical storage infrastructure
Arcules now offers long-term cloud video storage, enabling organizations to archive video data securely in the cloud for extended periods. Archived video remains searchable and accessible, eliminating the need to manage physical storage infrastructure while supporting compliance, investigative, and operational requirements.
Additional enhancements include a WebSocket-based PTZ API for most ONVIF-connected cameras, enabling faster real-time pan-tilt-zoom control within automated workflows and third-party integrations, and mobile alert thumbnails for iOS that deliver immediate visual context alongside push notifications for faster event assessment.
Together, XProtect 2026 R1 and the latest Arcules updates reflect Milestone's commitment to advancing the capabilities security professionals depend on, whether they operate on-premises, in the cloud, or across hybrid environments.
