Milestone

WE ARE THE EYES OF THE WORLD.

Milestone Systems aims to be the eyes of the world by giving people the power to understand video surveillance and data. Together with our partner community, we help our customers get more out of video technology.

A dynamic company built on open platform video technology

Milestone Systems is one of the leading providers of open platform video management software. Based on an open platform, our video management software enables integration with the widest range of cameras and the best business solutions in the industry.

ABOUT US?

Milestone Systems started as a small Danish company and has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of video technology.

Together with our global community of distributors and integrators, we work to make the world see in a way it never imagined.

THE KEY WORD IS TRANQUILITY

• Milestone offers reliable, scalable and future-proof products.
• Trusted by over 500,000 customer installations worldwide.

 MILESTONE DATA

• +500,000 Installations and see for yourself.
• 27 countries, An international brand with a global presence.
• 21 years in the industry, We pioneered IP video surveillance technology and have remained at the forefront ever since.
• Unlimited Integration Possibilities Our open platform with solutions from over 1,000 technology providers results in endless possibilities.

KEEPING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE

Milestone’s open platform allows the Utah Transportation Authority (UTA) to get the best of the market to build its surveillance system, using cameras from a wide range of manufacturers to create a system that best suits its needs.

Improve your results

Milestone helps you reduce theft, prevent loss, and increase employee safety by creating a more efficient way to run daily operations and produce high-quality food.

A SAFE AND RELIABLE BET

When you invest in a video surveillance system, you invest in much more than hardware and software. Invest in the security of your home or business, people and assets, so you can protect what matters most. Using XProtect as a foundation means choosing a VMS solution developed by surveillance experts who never stop innovating to meet your challenges today and tomorrow. With more than 20 years of presence in the market, XProtect has become the ideal solution for more than 500,000 customers around the world, from flower shops to universities, stadiums and cities.

Software designed for today and tomorrow

Video surveillance can take many different shapes and sizes, from a few local cameras to thousands around the world. When you need to adjust or expand your initial configuration, XProtect makes it easy for you.

Want to know what makes XProtect so easily scalable?

• One device, one license, one expense. Our simple per device license model lets you choose the number of device licenses you need and gives you the freedom to add cameras and other devices in the future.
• Most XProtect products support an unlimited number of recording servers so you can easily expand your system.
• Connect multiple larger sites with Milestone Federated Architecture, which allows you to connect individual XProtect Corporate and Expert systems into a parent/child hierarchy of federated sites.
• Centrally manage distributed video surveillance across multiple facilities with Milestone Interconnect.

An advanced system. and easy use

The XProtect design combines simplicity and sophistication, giving operators the ability to be in full control of any situation, instantly. XProtect is a guarantee of easy learning and great ease of use, without sacrificing advanced features.

Here are the advantages of XProtect in terms of ease of use:

• User-friendly interfaces that can be tailored to individual users based on security levels and areas of responsibility.
• Interactive maps that give you a complete overview of the entire facility.
• Centralized search so you can search for video footage, alarms, events, bookmarks, and motion in one place.

Seamless security

XProtect was built around three pillars: security by design, security by default, and security by implementation. That is why it includes different security mechanisms as standard that keep your system and your data protected against internal and external threats.

These are the advantages of XProtect in the field of security:

• Secure access to the system. When many users need to access the system, you can effectively control each user’s access permissions at the viewing client level.
• Secure evidence management from start to finish. To ensure that evidence doesn’t end up in the wrong hands, you can password-protect video files and limit access to authorized users.
• Secure encryption on recording servers and management servers. High-level encryption and security (HTTPS) of web and mobile user access and the possibility of physical separation of the camera network and the client network.

Effective documentation

Video evidence is often the best witness. XProtect Smart Client puts advanced and intuitive features for collecting, documenting and sharing evidence in your hands.

This is how you do it:

An intuitive video timeline gives you a simple overview of the recordings to simplify the evidence collection process

Centralized search lets you search for ONVIF-compliant video, motion, alarms, events, bookmarks, and metadata from one place

The bookmark allows you to mark video sequences of special interest and make video research more efficient.

Evidence lock ensures that recordings are not erased prematurely while an investigation is ongoing

Secure evidence management includes strong password protection and digital signature to prevent unauthorized access to exported videos.

All in one

Do you need to control several security systems? No problem, as third-party applications can be easily integrated into the XProtect Smart Client, giving you a single point of access and management.

This is how you do it:

It supports third-party integration, which means operators can access and manage embedded applications directly from the XProtect Smart Client.

Take advantage of the Milestone Marketplace and integrate with XProtect-enabled third-party systems, such as access control and video analytics solutions.

Multiply the value and capabilities of your video installation with any of our XProtect add-on products, which work with XProtect out of the box.

Virtual joystick control allows easy control of PTZ cameras from an integrated on-screen window.

The Ultimate Surveillance Tool

Whether you want to monitor an installation 24/7 or just check it out on a regular basis, the efficient interface of the XProtect Smart Client gives you convenient features to manage Milestone installations of any size.

This is how you do it:

Optimal video performance thanks to hardware-accelerated decoding, which ensures exceptional video quality and display.

Reduced maintenance cost: Move the software decoding process to the graphics processing unit to reduce the load on the central processing unit and also the wear and tear on the Smart Client hardware.

Benefits of using the latest camera technology: Add 4K and Ultra HD cameras to your setup for spectacular image quality and detail.

Available in 31 languages, to manage the system in your preferred language.

XProtect® Web Client.

Access your XProtect solution from any browser

Designed for remote and occasional users who want easy access to their video surveillance installation when they are away. The XProtect Web Client is an intuitive and feature rich system, accessible in any browser without the need for additional software.

No installation required

If you are away from your installation and need to check it, the XProtect Web Client provides easy access through almost any browser.

This is how you do it:

• Remote access to the surveillance system from all common browsers and operating systems.
• It works with any computer or device with Internet access without installation, also with optional browser plug-ins.

Control remotely

Wherever you are, you can control your security system with the XProtect Web Client.

This is how you do it:

• Instantly view live video from one or multiple cameras, play back video recordings, and control PTZ cameras.
• Listen to the audio recorded by the camera and speak through the speakers connected to the camera directly from the web client.
• Share video (AVI) or still images (JPEG) with connected users, without the need to burn evidence to a DVD or USB flash drive.
• Even from a distance, users can activate outputs such as doors opening/closing and lights on/off.

Secure access

Don’t worry about cybersecurity: XProtect includes all the mechanisms to keep your system safe in the best possible way.

This is how you do it:

• Certificate-based HTTPS encrypted communication prevents unauthorized access to streaming video and other communication data between XProtect Web Client and XProtect Mobile server.
• Double access verification increases the level of protection of your system.
• To prevent unauthorized access to resources, all XProtect servers authorize access requests and grant or deny access based on user permissions.

XProtect® Mobile

Stay up-to-date and in control on the go

It allows security guards and other users in the field to see, hear and act on any potential incident.

The XProtect Mobile client provides ultimate peace of mind with anywhere access via phones and tablets.

Access from anywhere

For complete insight and control, you need access to your surveillance system from anywhere. XProtect Mobile works with all Milestone products and keeps you always in the know.

This is how you do it:

• Ensure uninterrupted protection with the ability to view live video, play back recordings, and create export material.
• Don’t miss a single moment with push notifications, which alert you when alarms go off or something needs your attention.
• Add an extra layer of information by listening to the audio and speaking through the camera using the push-to-talk feature.

Time to act

Whether you work locally or remotely, XProtect Mobile on your smartphone lets you stay in control and take immediate action, even on the move.

This is how you do it:

• Document events that fixed cameras cannot capture by sending video with GPS information from the mobile device camera to the XProtect system
• Enjoy security at your fingertips with the ability to control outputs such as light activation and access request control.
• Bookmark live and recorded videos directly from your phone to mark specific video streams for further analysis.

Secure remote access

XProtect has been designed to provide the highest protection against external and internal security threats. Different security mechanisms to protect the system without compromising its flexibility or usability.

This is how you do it:

• The double access verification process prevents unauthorized persons from accessing the system through XProtect Mobile.
• Support for certificate-based HTTPS encrypted communication prevents unauthorized access to streaming video and other communication data.
• XProtect’s tiered system architecture makes it possible to separate the camera network and the central server network. The recording server acts as a gateway between the camera and the server network, thus ensuring that there is no direct routing between the two network segments.