XProtect™ Enterprise is designed for medium and large-scale installations, including multi-site deployments. It offers powerful administrator tools that are easy to use and ensure fast, efficient management of this highly scalable open VMS platform.
A broad selection of add-ons and 3rd party integrations (see below), plus a fully documented SDK, offer rich scope for tailoring XProtect Enterprise to meet your exact needs
Intuitive operator clients make it simple to view and control an unlimited number of connected cameras and devices.
The master/slave server architecture means you can easily scale the system as your needs develop, thereby maximizing return on investment.
XProtect Enterprise can scale to support a unlimited number of IP cameras, IP video encoders and selected DVRs with analog camera, as well as an unlimited number of servers, sites and users.
Cost-efficient solution for large and surveillance installations, including those with legacy analog equipment.
Based on Milestone's Open Platform which includes an open API / SDK. OPC Data Access support enables tight integration to industrial and building environments.
Supports seamless integration with third party applications.
Supports XProtect Smart Client which includes numerous features like the sequence explorer, overlay buttons and independent playback of recorded video while in live viewing or playback mode. Can display up to 100 camera channels per view.
Improves user experience and efficiency.
Automatic camera discovery (using e.g. Universal Plug And Play, Broadcast and IP Range scanning) ensures rapid discovery of hundreds of different IP-based video cameras and encoders from numerous vendors
Speeds up and simplifies installation process.
Configuration wizard guide users through the process of adding cameras, defining rules, storage areas and archive areas.
Speeds up and simplifies installation process.
Supports the newest video compression technologies e.g. H.264, MPEG-4 ASP, MxPEG
Minimizes network traffic without compromising the video quality
Versatile event rule system lets you set up scheduled or event-driven camera and output actions with numerous options, including support for time profiles.
Flexible management of events that controls the surveillance procedures – automization that reduces the need for manual intervention
Supports close to 900 IP cameras, IP video encoders and selected DVR models from over 79 different vendors through dedicated device integration.
Gives you the flexibility to buy the hardware you want, without locking you into proprietary agreements.
Supports mobile client (PDA Client)
Greater convenience and mobility for operators.
Milestone's XProtect archiving system optimizes long-term recording storage.
Unique data storage solution that combines superior performance and scalability with cost efficient video storage.
Microsoft® Active Directory support for inheriting roles for authentication and authorization and granular control of privileges and allowed camera actions
Makes it easier to manage user rights for numerous aspects of the system.
Built-in video motion detection (VMD) works independent of camera model and supports up to 64 cameras simultaneously per server.
Reduces costs and optimizes resource usage.
Multiple language support lets operators use the system in their native language with support for 20 different languages
Improves user experience and operating efficiency esp. in large multi-site installations.
Multi-channel, two-way audio lets operators communicate with people at gates/entrances or broadcast messages to many people at once.
Boosts value of system by extending communication options.
Quickly deliver authentic evidence to public authorities by exporting video to various formats, including video from multiple cameras with viewer, logs, and user notes included.
Fast, efficient evidence export
Comprehensive audit logs
Makes it easy to document all system and user activity
Fisheye camera support supports 360° cameras with split views and digital PTZ
Increases camera options.
ONVIF™ and PSIA support
Support for emerging industry standards
XProtect Enterprise Servers
XProtect Enterprise Recording Server 7.0
HW Platform:
Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM (2.4 GHz dual core processor and 2 GB RAM or more recommended). Minimum 1 GB disk space available, excluding space needed for recordings.
OS:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista™ Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).
Software
Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1, or newer. DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application.
XProtect Enterprise PDA Server 1.0
HW Platform:
Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM (2.4 GHz dual core processor and 2 GB RAM or more recommended). Minimum 1 GB disk space available.
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*).
Software:
Microsoft .NET 2.0 (not compatible with newer versions). Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.1.
XProtect Enterprise Clients
XProtect Smart Client 5.0
HW Platform:
Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM (more powerful CPU and higher RAM recommended for Smart Clients running high number of cameras and multiple views and displays).
Graphics Card: AGP or PCI-Express, minimum 1024 x 768 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 16 bit colors.
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).
Software:
DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application. Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1, or newer.
XProtect Remote Client 3.6
HW Platform:
Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU, RAM 1 GB (2 GB or higher recommended on Microsoft Windows Vista)
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows 7 Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).
Software:
DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, or newer, 32 bit version required
XProtect PDA Client 1.0
HW Platform
Intel StrongARM® or 100% compatible. Minimum 32 Mbyte RAM.
OS:
Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE/Mobile 5.0.
Network
Ethernet (256 Kbit or higher recommended).
XProtect Matrix Client 2.3
HW Platform
Minimum 2.4 GHz CPU, RAM 1 GB (2 GB or higher recommended on Microsoft Windows Vista).
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Server 2008 (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Business (32 bit or 64 bit*), Windows Vista Enterprise (32 bit or 64 bit*) and Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit*).
Software
DirectX 9.0 or newer required to run Playback Viewer application
*) Running as a 32 bit service/application
Supported Languages
Enterprise Management Application 7.0
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Danish, and Japanese
An XProtect Enterprise Base Server license is mandatory for installing the product. The Base Server license contains:
Unlimited numbers of Recording Server licenses
Unlimited numbers of Smart Clients, Remote Clients, PDA Clients and Matrix Monitor licenses
Camera License
To connect to a camera, a Device License per camera channel is required.
In total, for all copies of the product installed under a given Base Server license, the product may only be used with as many cameras as you have purchased camera licenses for
Video encoders and DVRs with multiple analog cameras require a license per channel to operate
Camera Licenses can be purchased in any numbers. To extend the installation with additional Camera Licenses, the Base Server License number (SLC) is required when ordering.
Client License
Client modules are not licensed and can be installed and used on any number of computers.
In addition to the add-ons below, you can extend XProtect Enterprise with 3rd party applications developed by the rapidly growing community of Milestone Solution Partners (MSPs).
Application
Description
XProtect Enterprise
XProtect Enterprise lets you integrate access control systems, alarms, gates, building management systems, etc. using hardware I/O, internal events and TCP/IP events.
You can also create, import and use HTML pages for navigation between views or to trigger a Smart Wall preset.
Using our well-documented SDK lets you "video-enable" your business processes by seamless integrating 3rd party applications, such as video analytics, access systems, etc.
You can also develop 3rd party plug-ins for the XProtect Smart Client to add extra functionality.
A Milestone add-on for managing alarm overviews and operational status in larger video surveillance installations.
These are just some of the customers who use XProtect Enterprise
Ahléns Group Retail
Ahléns didn’t feel ready for IP technology believing it to be too expensive compared to analog. However, they soon realized that factoring in the installation and integration costs meant the network-based approach was more cost-effective.
Their other reasons for choosing XProtect Enterprise included ease of use, flexibility and Milestone's famous open plaform approach.
Chase Farms chose XProtect Enterprise to help them comply with food processing safety standards mandated by the FDA, MDA, and the USDA.
They soon realized it offered other advantages - by integrating it into their production line were able to give their customer instant real-time status on production, in addition to employee security and safety issues.
"Customers love to receive video clips that let them see the exact status on their orders anytime they ask for it."
The city of Beverly Hills chose XProtect Enterprise for its integration, flexibility, pricing structure and ease of use.
In addition to surveillance, the City uses the system to monitor a variety of municipal services including schools, construction projects and fire prevention.
By "video-enabling" the city, XProtect Enterprise is helping Beverly Hills achieve its goal of being the smartest, safest and most sustainable city in the United States.
Coastal Sunbelt Produce is one of many US food companies that has discovered XProtect Enterprise delivers more than just easy-to-use IP security surveillance.
"We’re getting great ROI by using it to manage our Good Manufacturing Practices, meet the top USDA inspection ratings, and maintain our HACCP Certification that allows us to charge a premium for our products.”
By combining XProtect Enterprise software with XProtect Central and XProtect Matrix, UK's largest furniture company can now handle much more than just security.
They've reduced costs, accidents and damages, boosted in the delivery process quality, and created more value in the MFI product offerings.
To them, XProtect is more of like a business management tool.
Port San Giorgio di Nogaro Transportation & logistics
Installing XProtect Enterprise is enabling the Italian port of San Giorgio di Nogaro to achieve real-time control of all its logistics. This will lead to a total management of cargo and truck handling for improving efficiency.
"The usefulness of this installation goes beyond just security - it contributes to better logistics for the port."
By integrating XProtect Enterprise with S2's NetBox security management, the IT manager charged with protecting Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace cost-effectively combined IP video surveillance with a fire detection system, access control, and analytics.
The result? Live video viewing, both centrally and remotely, allows for the fastest response to any incidences; easy searching and export of recorded evidence for resolving incidences either internally, or with the police or insurance companies - and all without compromising future interoperability and scalability.
