Barry Norton
Barry Norton
Fellow, Milestone SystemsDr. Barry Norton is a Milestone Fellow and a recognized thought leader in AI and technology. With over 20 years of experience, his work bridges research and real-world applications - from academic positions at five universities, research posts at NASA and the British Museum, and leadership roles in various industries including security, publishing and logistics. At Milestone, he founded the research function as VP and now focuses on advancing and demystifying cutting-edge developments in video and security technologies. A sought-after speaker, Barry has shared insights at venues including Google, UC Berkeley, the Smithsonian, and pioneer security industry events like ISC and GSX.
Round table contributions
Adequate video surveillance coverage depends entirely on a facility's layout, square footage, and security goals. Historically, better coverage required more cameras, but technology innovations are ch...
Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms physical security from a passive, reactive function into an autonomous, proactive one. Rather than just alerting human guards after an event, new systems driven...
ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), March 25–27, 2026, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, is widely regarded as the most important event in the security industry. The...
Physical security innovation is accelerating due to the convergence of AI-driven automation and IoT connectivity. The trend makes you wonder: How far will physical security technologies evolve in the...
Machine learning (ML) is a field within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and one of the more common buzzwords in the physical security market. ML focuses on building computer systems that can learn and im...
Articles by Barry Norton
In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, facial recognition has become a buzzword that often triggers privacy and data protection concerns. However, many security professionals may not realize...
Rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionizing traditional on-premises video security systems. These next-level tools are not just enhancin...
News mentions
Adequate video surveillance coverage depends entirely on a facility's layout, square footage, and security goals. Historically, better coverage required more cameras, but technology innovations are ch...
Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms physical security from a passive, reactive function into an autonomous, proactive one. Rather than just alerting human guards after an event, new systems driven...
ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), March 25–27, 2026, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, is widely regarded as the most important event in the security industry. The...
Physical security innovation is accelerating due to the convergence of AI-driven automation and IoT connectivity. The trend makes you wonder: How far will physical security technologies evolve in the...
Machine learning (ML) is a field within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and one of the more common buzzwords in the physical security market. ML focuses on building computer systems that can learn and im...
Milestone Systems promotes Dr. Barry Norton to Vice President of research. Dr. Barry Norton joined Milestone Systems in May 2018 as Director of research. In his new role as Vice President of research,...
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