Managing Video's Future - Milestone Interview by
John Adams, Editor, SE&N magazine
Interviews
Read More At a Milestone IP video seminar in Sydney, Australia, Security Electronics & Network's John Adams spoke to chief sales and marketing manager ERIC
FULLERTON about the company’s business
model, product development and the future of IP video.
To IP or not to IP - that is not REALLY the question by
Hedgie Bartol, Retail Sales Manager, Milestone Systems Inc.
Concepts
Read More I once heard a Loss Prevention professional say that “most technology providers try to make your problems fit their solutions. A true partner will provide you the solutions that solve your problems… THAT is a true partner.” In my opinion, that is what has been lacking in the solutions available over the past several years; they have great features and offer very specific solutions, but none of them allow the LP professional to effectively implement EXACTLY what they are looking for without limiting future changes.
One of the most exciting facets of IP video technology is that you are afforded the ability to THINK OUTSIDE OF THE DVR BOX. After all, DVRs are just software, storage,
processing and encoding in a box, so why not build your solution with common off-the-shelf components that allow FULL interoperability and scalability?
Milestone Partner Open Platform days in Paris by
Michel Eynaud for Sécurité Privée magazine
Lead articles
Read More Paris welcomed the Milestone Partner Open Platform (MPOP) event in the autumn of 2009, with communications from key people in Milestone Systems and their solutions partners, who presented new product offerings and integrated solutions. An overview of the product range was presented while explaining the partnership strategy at the heart of Milestone's ecosystem.
Video surveillance stops vandalism and thefts by
Sebastian Stave at www.SecurityUser.dk
Trends
Read More Surveillance is a hit with Danish schools. In fact today there are cameras at every 4th school - and the goal for them is being fulfilled very effectively. 70% of the principals say they experience less vandalism than before the cameras were set up.
IP Standards Cometh by
Tom Galvin, VP Product Management, SAMSUNG/GVI Security
Analysis
Read More The adoption of IP camera standards is considered a vital component to continued expansion of the IP video surveillance market. Groups like the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) and PSIA, are leading the charge to create a global standard for interfacing network video products. Galvin discusses the topic on the Security Sales and Integration website, and explains why standards are needed.
Read More by David Bunzel, executive director of the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance(PSIA)
November 10, 2009
“…most of the buzz has been dedicated to IP-enabled physical security products and although there is talk about technology convergence becoming a reality, today different manufacturers’ products will not work with one another without in-depth integration and custom software.”
Read the full article on Security magazine’s website to learn more about the impact new IP video standards will bring
Milestone Open Platform Integrations by
Michel Eynaud, Journalist & Consultant
Technical
Read More When I participate at trade shows, meet new partner prospects or talk to colleagues in the industry, people ask me what we have to offer and my answer is
Simon Harris Interview by
Fredrik Wallberg, Marketing Program Manager at Milestone Systems
Analysis
Read More I recently had a phone conversation with one of the leading researchers in the
video surveillance field, Simon Harris of IMS Research. This is a loose transcript
of what we talked about.
Milestone PMA Why it works for us by
Mike Blumenson, President, Digital Surveillance Solutions, Inc.
Analysis
Read More Admittedly, when our company Digital Surveillance Solutions, Inc. (DSS) started
integrating with Milestone in 2005, we thought our customers would never go for
PMA (Milestone’s Product Maintenance Agreement) as we thought the software
was pricy enough and the customer would not see value in the added agreement.
Multiple Standards One Answer by
Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More One of the hottest topics heading into the ASIS show in Atlanta, Georgia, is all the
emerging standardization groups. As John Honovich alludes to in his ipvideomarket.info post "IP Camera Standards Battle?", the three leading standards are ONVIF (Axis, Bosch and Sony), PSIA (Cisco lead) and SIA Standards Committee (Oldest of the 3).
Hallmarks of True Open Platform IP Video by
Courtney Dillon Pedersen, Milestone Systems
Concept
Read More In the security industry these days it has become almost embarrassing for a company to admit having a proprietary (single vendor) solution – everyone now understands that an open platform's flexibilities and efficiencies are the way to go. Market research reports repeatedly shore up this trend, and it seems like every manufacturer is now claiming their offerings to be IP and Open Platform.
IP Video Surveillance in the Retail Industry by
Milestone Systems
Blueprint
Read More People who work in the physical security industry tend to notice a lot of details.
Like how many video cameras are present in your local supermarket, shopping mall, or home improvement store.
Video Codecs Some Practical Considerations by
Kent Sumida, Milestone Systems
Tips/Tricks
Read More In the wake of the ISC 2008 conference, everyone is suddenly talking about codecs. H.264 is emerging as the next major video codec – an upgrade to the venerable MPEG4 encoding we've used for so many years.
Read More For most, the advantages of HD and megapixel IP video are already clear, in fact,
crystal clear. Once you have made the decision to employ megapixel cameras, there are a number of different things you can do to maximize their efficiency.
All About Archiving by
Fredrik Wallberg, Milestone Systems
Tips/Tricks
Read More Archival is the process of storing live video to media to preserve it for later retrieval. The retention period can be hours, days, months, or years. While the concept is simple, the implementation is much more intricate and therefore that much more intriguing.
Guidelines and recommendations for using Milestone XProtect in a virtual server environment by
John Rasmussen, Milestone Systems
Tips/Tricks
Read More John has been with Milestone for 8 years and has created a
document to support Milestone on virtual servers. John is an intrical part of our product management team for XProtect Corporate. This
document was designed to enlighten and help the Milestone channel.
Computerlinks gets hands-on expertise installing IP video platform by
Milestone
Interviews
Read More Milestone Partner Computerlinks gets hands-on expertise installing IP video platform for headquarters security and supply control.
“Throughout the install many valuable lessons were learnt. Some obstacles were overcome, including preconceptions of what an IP surveillance system really is,” says Stephen Burley, Technical Consultant at COMPUTERLINKS.
Enhancing Campus Security with Milestone XProtect Video Surveillance Software by
Milestone Systems
Blueprint
Read More Video surveillance is becoming much more commonplace on campuses around the world as concerns about the safety of students and faculty mount each time there is a campus shooting.
How-to video series on XProtect by
Ronen Isaac, Continental Computers and WLANmall.com.
Tips/Tricks
Read More I have been involved in this business for over a decade now, so please feel free to direct any questions about Milestone product or the business in general.
I am doing a ‘how to’ series on XProtect through video:
Read More Milestone Corporate version 2.0 was released in early May this year as a major upgrade to our flagship product. The Corporate development team faced an ambitious goal: There were major architectural elements like Fail-Over that didn’t make it into release 1.5, and the wish list coming from the User and Reseller community was extraordinarily long.
Get glued-in with the open platform by
Frederik Wallberg
Technical
Read More Welcome to the Milestone Users Group. I am looking forward to be able to
interact with everyone in the industry on a more intimate level. This is a perfect
way for you to see where technology and developments are leading in Milestone’s
perspective and for Milestone to get first hand feedback from our most important
stakeholders – you who use our products on a daily basis.
Is it Time to Switch to H.264? by
Roger Finger, WatchPoint Videos
Technical
Read More The H.264 encoding standard promises better, clearer, and smoother video images over a wide range of applications including cell phones, video surveillance cameras, and HDTV broadcasts.
Wireless Network Video in Airports and Harbors by
Milestone Systems
Blueprints
Read More Large Ports have very sophisticated control rooms where they receive a
continuous stream of information regarding vehicle and container movements. In
addition to video cameras, radar, RF tags, magnetic sensors, unmanned vehicles
and other sophisticated devices may be in use. But what about the hundreds of
smaller ports that serve our nations’ rivers and coast lines?
Integration Options with the Milestone XProtect Software by
John Blem, CTO & Co-Founder of Milestone Systems A/S
Technical
Read More When I participate at trade shows, meet new partner prospects or talk to colleagues in the industry, when people ask me what we have to offer, my answer is always the same: an Open Platform.
How to Meet Customer Expectations and Stay on Budget When Specifying a Video System by
Paul Bodell, IQinVision
Tips/Tricks
Read More What does an end user expect from their video system? If you don't know, then you have very little chance of meeting their expectations. Take the time to first understand what they want so you don't design in too much cost or not enough
quality.
Intelligent Video Management: The New Standard for Effective Video Surveillance by
Melissa Blake, Cernium
Trends
Read More Video surveillance is radically changing, as technology advances and larger
camera counts increasingly expose the flaws in traditional systems. By now,
everyone knows all too well that traditional video surveillance does little to
improve security effectiveness and operations efficiency.
IP Video surveillance in the Banking Industry by
Milestone Systems
Blueprint
Read More Banks and Credit Unions were one of the first industries to adopt video surveillance on a wide scale basis. Back in the ‘70’s there were 50 mm film cameras and VCR’s were high tech. Another transition occurred in the late 90’s as hard disk recorders (DVR’s) entered the market.
In present times, most branches have migrated to DVR’s but continue to use
analog cameras at standard television resolution.
Trends Changing the Video Landscape by
Fredrik Nillson, Axis Communications
Trend
Read More The Axis/Milestone partnership: Axis has achieved its success through a strong ecosystem of partners that include distributors, systems integrators, as well as technology companies that provide networks, servers, storage and video management software. Milestone has been a key member of the Axis application developer partner program (ADP) since 2000. The collaboration between the two companies has led to a number of innovations in video surveillance deployment.
Read More Looking at a security installation from an operator perspective, one of the trends
that I see is the requirement of a single user interface to manage all related functions. This is happening in all kinds of industries, not only in the security sector. Business functions are converging into single applications/GUIs to
facilitate and improve user operation.
Entrepreneurship in the IP Video Industry by
Allan McHale, Director of Memoori
Analysis
Read More The epicenter of physical security entrepreneurship is the IP video business. Memoori's database lists 143 worldwide manufacturers and they've identified more potentials. Milestone is described as a leader, and quoted in this article published by www.asmag.com in May 2009.
Beyond DVR and NVR by
Eric Fullerton, Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More Eric Fullerton takes a close look at the difference between Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and Video Management Software (VMS), the new alternatives to the outdated Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
To RAID or Not to RAID by
Roger Finger, IP Pro Tech
Tips/Tricks
Read More That is the question. For the uninitiated, RAID stands for a Redundant Array of Independent Disks. There are many variations on this theme; some are designed
for redundancy, others designed for speed. A full discussion is beyond the scope
of this article; however Wikipedia does a great job of diving into the details.
The Buzz around H.264 by
John Blem, CTO Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More I was recently at the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas. This is always a good
place to get a gauge on industry trends and what people are buzzing about. As the CTO of an open platform software company, it is very important to me to check
out what the real deal is and what is simply hot air.
Read More Nobody likes paperwork, especially busy detectives who would rather be out
solving cases than stuck in an office transcribing their notes from an important interview. WatchPoint Video has created an automated Police Interview Room solution that produces legally acceptable evidence in electronic form.
7 Ways to Save in a Slow Economy by Making Smart Use of the Right Technology-Actionable by
Ronen Isaac & Ariel Jalali
Tips/Tricks
Read More Economic “slowdown” doesn’t mean that organizations should completely freezespending to the extent that they neglect upkeep of key systems that fuel
theirgrowth. Now is the time to be smart about the true ROI you are getting out
ofyour technology investments.
Solar Powered Wireless Video Surveillance Systems by
Kyle Johanson, J-Systems
Tutorials
Read More A Guide to Reducing Costs and Enhancing System Reliability. With security becoming a greater priority, a growing need has developed
requiring new methodologies for designing cost effective, highly reliable remote
video surveillance solutions.
7 ways to reduce costs and bolster your bottom line by
Ronen Isaac & Ariel Jalali
Opinion
Read More Today's economic landscape requires smart decisions and innovative thinking. A simple review of your IT:infrastructure can end up saving you big in the long run. Isn't $10,000—$100,000 in savings worth 10 minutes of reading? Read the white paper from Milestone Partner wlanmall.
Everything is Bigger in Texas…except maybe the Show by
Fredrik Wallberg, Marketing Manager Americas, Milestone Systems
Blog
Read More I recently attended my first trade show in Dallas, Texas where everything is
bigger…but the attendance. TechSec took place in the Big D this year as it has since its inception. I quickly learned that this show is all about quality over quantity. It was held in the Fairmont Hotel which was great other than the psychedelic colored floor that made the exhibit hall look like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory in code red with all the surveillance equipment.
Milestone is a WYSIWYG Company by
Henrik Friborg, VP & Co-Founder of Milestone Systems
Blog
Read More At Milestone we live and breathe openness and we have defined openness as one
of our key company values. This means we aim to be open and perceptive in every
possible aspect of our business. We listen to our partners, customers and our own employees. It means we are open about sharing knowledge and facts about
products, ideas and partner solutions with you guys out there. There is nothing
hidden from you and this is why Milestone is truly a WYSIWYG company – What
You See Is What You Get.
10 Years of Leadership by
Lars Thinggaard, CEO Milestone Systems
Blog
Read More It was not long ago when we would show up at trade shows with our IP technology and were met with nothing but skepticism and unmistakably snide smiles. It was times like that which put our recent 10 year "milestone" in perspective - and assures us that our long-term strategy still is in line with market needs. Thanks to our partners...
IT Tutorial for Physical Security Managers by
John Honovich, Ipvideomarket
Technical
Read More Much of the fear in IT convergence comes from new technology and operational issues of using IT for physical security systems. The goal of this tutorial is to explain the key concepts and issues involved for security managers using IT for physical security systems, with the 5 key issues you need to understand. For most projects, if you address and handle each of these, your project should proceed smoothly.
Hybrid Systems – Combining Analog and Network Video by
Roger Finger, IP Pro Tech
Tips/Tricks
Read More Here's a scenario you are likely to encounter in the real world. You have been
invited to bid on an expansion to an existing video surveillance system.
The Future of Analytics by
GIT Verlag interviews ViaSys on analytics
Technical
Read More Milestone Solution Partner Viasys tells how management of false alarms is the key to success with video analytics. Read the full article that ran in GIT Security magazine in January 2009.
Milestone integration with mobile devices by
Milestone Systems
Blueprint
Read More What if you could turn your cellular phone, blackberry, or iPhone into a surveillance viewer and controller for your business, construction site, or school?
What is meant by the term "Open Platform IP Video" by
Courtney Dillon Pedersen, PR Manager, Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More Open Platform Gives Value-adding Integrations Open architecture is one of the major criteria to consider when selecting an optimal IP video management system that will serve your needs both today and tomorrow.
Milestone XProtect Corporate XPCO Multi-Audience Selling to the Clients' Benefit by
Todd Vojta, Paragon
Tips/Tricks
Read More The conversations around the Enterprise and Corporate platforms are significant
and should happen every time. While at the outset they appear very similar, they
in fact offer very different solutions.
Direct CD and DVD Recording with Milestone Software by
Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More The Milestone Systems ‘Export’ function is used to prepare video for export – generally to optical media such as writable DVD or CDs. There are two types of
export.
IP Surveillance 101 for Loss Prevention Professionals by
Hedgie Bartol, Milestone Systems
Concept
Read More Hedgie Bartol, Milestone Retail Manager, clarifies the difference - and benefits - of IP video over analog surveillance when applied to Loss Prevention.
Integrate not for the integration sake by
Anthony Searle, Paxton Access Inc.
Trends
Read More The integration between Net2 PC-based access control and IP video surveillance software stretches back a few years now and was initiated in
Europe. Paxton Access was the first access control manufacturer to integrate with Milestone’s XProtect™ software. Milestone has maintained an open platform that allows third party integrators to easily integrate making them ahead of the curve with new technology.
IP = Interoperability (And Other Myths) by
John W. Verity
Concepts
Read More This article that was first published in Network Centric Security magazine, positions the leading players in the security market as the industry moves to adopting wider use of IP technology. Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Milestone Systems, is quoted.
A Closer look at Facial Recognition by
Milestone Systems
Technical
Read More Due to recent world events, the need for sophisticated security and surveillance
systems to predict and prevent threats has increased dramatically. Traditionally,
video surveillance has been a matter of recording video data (analog) while having an operator watching this recorded video on a monitor.
The Next Step in Convergence Video Enabling by
Eric Fullerton, CSMO, Milestone Systems
Concepts
Read More Network video has come along way from being a hot topic at a trade show to a fully sustainable business solution for many organizations. The buzzword often associated with this movement is ‘convergence.’ As we finally usher in a new year and leave 2008 behind we have seen an increase in the number of people who have moved to network video.
Bust out of proprietary jail! by
Eric Fullerton, Milestone Systems
Concepts
Read More Why choose open platform IP video solutions? It’s all about de-coupling software from hardware to give you the freedom to choose best-of-breed components and future-proof your investments.
Importance of Database Architectures for Surveillance Software Systems by
IPVS
Technical
Read More The growth in video metadata in such areas as analytics, forensics and the new topic of informatics will continue to drive the importance of database architectures for surveillance software systems. This article is from IPVS magazine.
Filling a need for the security partner channel by
Kyle Johanson, Vice President of J-Systems Inc
Technical
Read More J-Systems offer pre-packaged solutions that solve many IP surveillance installation challenges like variable power needs, dedicated usage, and Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability for any camera.
Megapixel IP Video Cameras herald the next technology wave of video surveillance by
Roger Finger, Systems Integrator in Oregon
Interviews
Read More Milestone Systems interviews Roger Finger, Principal and Senior Consultant at systems integrator IP Pro Tech in Oregon, USA, revealing expert tips on how to sell and implement the new technology.
Leading the vision of technology convergence: Milestone Systems is number one in the world market for open platform IP video software by
Courtney Dillon Pedersen, PR Manager, Milestone Systmes
Concept
Read More The history of a pioneer technology company Milestone Systems was founded in 1998 upon a dream to build a software development company that could improve business
through managing and distributing digital video data regardless of time or location. Co-founders Henrik Friborg and John Blem saw that their experience in developing IP technology for real-time
data systems in the European financial sector could also be
applied to the handling of video images.
Interview for IP Focus magazine May 2006 Edition by
IP Focus Magazine
Interview
Read More "Milestone has been doing IP video surveillance software since 1999. Year on year we have seen customer and installer IP acceptance increasing."
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