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Milestone Systems offers a broad range of video management software.

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  • Testing Axis Zipstream on Apr 13, 2015
    ... No VMS integration issues across all Zipstream settings with Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. Market Impact Zipstream is a legitimate improvement and may have a significant market impact....
  • Genetec Cloud LPR Examined on Apr 10, 2015
    ... However, other VMSes, including Genetec's biggest rival Milestone (see Milestone LPR Tested), already support third party cameras, allowing for local processing,...
  • OnSSI Acquires VMS Company Seetec on Apr 08, 2015
    ...note, we break down the strengths and weaknesses of this combination, and how it matches up against Axis/Milestone/Canon. Background OnSSI is a private company based in New York, USA and has approximately 70...
  • Milestone Announces... More Storage? on Apr 06, 2015
    How is this worthy of an announcement? Milestone boldly declares: "Our Milestone partners and customers asked us for more storage with the...
  • Testing Messoa 3MP LPC Camera on Apr 02, 2015
    ... We tested the Messoa camera as part of our Milestone LPR test, looking for these key issues: Does the LPR606 reliably capture plates out of the...
  • PTZ Controller For Sony 632 PTZ (Not Milestone) on Apr 01, 2015
    Hi all, I have been commissioned for a project for a sports club, to make their sports...
  • Milestone LPR Tested on Mar 31, 2015
    How well does Milestone's LPR work? Milestone's LPR supports off the shelf IP cameras, integrating license plate...
  • Get Your Free Exacq Licenses on Mar 31, 2015
    ...program and how it will impact the competitive positioning of Tyco, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Genetec and Milestone. The Program Tyco / Exacq is offering free Exacq licenses with 'Pro' Illustra cameras and 50%...
  • Fired: All But One Exacq Rep Firm Now Out on Mar 23, 2015
    ...Going to Competitors Just days before this, CVReps, who was recently fired by Tyco/Exacq, was hired by Milestone. As we noted at that time, Exacq reps are a fairly hot commodity, with many VMS / recorder...
  • Milestone Hires Fired Exacq Rep Firm on Mar 20, 2015
    The battle between Exacq and Milestone in the US is heating up. Less than 2 months ago, Exacq fired many of their long-time rep...
  • Axis vs Hikvision vs Sony Encoder Test on Mar 18, 2015
    ...Control Center and Genetec Security Center required four VMS licenses for all encoders, while Exacq and Milestone required only one for Axis and Hikvision. Sony required 1 for each channel for all VMSes. PTZ...
  • TCP vs UDP for Video Surveillance on Mar 11, 2015
    ...in what configuration or control they support for TCP or UDP (details on Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone inside). Impact On Video Quality In the examples below, we show the difference in video...
  • Solutions For HD Over Coax To A Milestone System on Mar 09, 2015
    ... They currently have a milestone system and are looking to upgrade some of the older analog cameras. Currently, I am...
  • Avigilon 2014 Financials Disappoint Investors on Mar 04, 2015
    ... Canon / Axis Position Avigilon's CEO saw the benefits of Canon's ownership of Milestone and offer to acquire Axis, observing that: "By combining these two entities and presumably...
  • Problem With Milestone VMS & Axis M3026 Camera? on Mar 03, 2015
    We recently added 26 Axis M3026-VE cameras to a Milestone Enterprise system and the playback is choppy/not smooth. It looks like one of those old video...
  • What Access Control System Handles 100,000+ Card Holders And Integrates... on Mar 02, 2015
    ...access control systems that run Windows SQL Server, can handles 100,000+ card holders and integrates with Milestone Corporate.
  • Milestone Systems Admits IPO Plan Lie on Feb 27, 2015
    Now wholly owned by Canon, Milestone's CEO admitted that they lied about not planning an IPO in 2014, as we reported at the...
  • Axis and Milestone To Remain Independent, Canon Declares on Feb 17, 2015
    Hoping, fearing, anticipating a 'Super Avigilon'? Will Axis and Milestone merge to become an 'end to end' solution? No, declares Canon. Inside this note, we share and...
  • Canon, Uninnovative, Struggling For Years on Feb 11, 2015
    ...how does Canon expect to do so given the challenges IP surveillance now faces? Innovate with Axis and Milestone? Based on their track record, it is hard to understand why Canon will start innovating now. The...
  • Canon Acquires Axis Communications on Feb 10, 2015
    ... Just 8 months after buying Milestone, Canon is set to buy Axis. Canon has offered $2.8 billion USD for Axis, a ~50% premium over...
  • Genetec's Position on Axis / Canon Deal on Feb 10, 2015
    ... On the other hand, if the solution manufacturers (Avigilon, Axis/Milestone, Tyco/Exacq, etc.) are able to better cross-sell, infiltrate Gentec VMS accounts, it could be a...
  • Milestone Vs Arecont: Which Press Release Is Weirder? on Feb 05, 2015
    Compare: Milestone Systems Makes Newborn Rhino An Online Star Arecont Caught on Camera: Woman Forced Into Car Trunk...
  • What 51 Members Want Us To Test on Feb 05, 2015
    ... Milestone VS. Nuuo VS. Hikvision (etc.) - Big brand VMS shootout in terms of performance, ease-of-use,...
  • Panasonic Buys VMS Manufacturer VideoInsight on Feb 03, 2015
    ... Following the 2013 Tyco acquisition of Exacq and the 2014 Canon acquisition of Milestone, now Panasonic has acquired VideoInsight [link no longer available]. In this note, we provide...
  • Pelco's New VMS - VideoXpert on Feb 02, 2015
    ... For example, Milestone Corporate is a separate and newer codebase than the original Milestone Enterprise software,...
  • Axis Bad Financial Results Again (Q4 2014) on Jan 30, 2015
    ..." Indeed, their largest partner, Milestone, just introduced their own a year before Axis did. Genetec sells hardware. Exacq sells hardware,...
  • Problems With 300 Camera Milestone VMS System on Jan 24, 2015
    Does anyone have any suggestions? We are running Xprotect Smart Client 2014 v9.0a (64-bit)
  • Anyone Used A Axis F44 With Milestone? on Jan 22, 2015
    I don't see that particular unit listed in the supported hardware list for Milestone Professional. I assume that Onvif will work though. Also just trying to verify that this thing...
  • Bosch 4K Tested on Jan 21, 2015
    ... 12 MP max resolution stream was unstable in ExacqVision, Avigilon Control Center, Milestone XProtect, and VLC player, with choppy video or no video. 12 MP stream worked without issue in...
  • Siemens OEMs Milestone on Jan 21, 2015
    Milestone has picked up one of the biggest companies in the world as an OEM. In this note, we examine how...
  • What VMSes Only Require A Single License For Multi-Channel Encoders? on Jan 09, 2015
    Milestone's 2014 announcement of lower cost analog encoder licensing drew a lot of attention. Previous to...
  • Has The Long Term Partnership Between Axis And Milestone Come To An End? on Dec 22, 2014
    ... We asked Milestone about support for the P1428-E and were told device pack 7.6 which came and went with nothing...
  • What If VMSes Licensed By The Megapixel? on Dec 20, 2014
    ... Because of this discrepancy, we have seen Milestone's tactic of only charging 1 license per IP address. Surely this helps lower the cost for people...
  • Testing Scallop Panoramic Cameras on Dec 19, 2014
    ... Scallop integrated with Milestone XProtect without issue. Integration to ExacqVision and Avigilon Control Center via RTSP was...
  • How Can Milestone Tell The Difference Between Dahuas DVR And NVR ONVIF... on Dec 16, 2014
    Or can it? And if it couldn't, wouldn't that allow you add 16 IP cameras as one license? Inspired...
  • Hikvision [Doesn't] Hire Ex Sony GM on Dec 16, 2014
    ...various industry source and his colleagues we spoke with, unlike someone like Eric Fullerton, formerly at Milestone, who commanded significant respect from industry people and Frank DeFina, formerly at Samsung,...
  • Milestone Super Low Cost HD Solution on Dec 15, 2014
    Recent IPVM testing has shown and verified a super low cost HD solution using Milestone that has never been marketed. In this note, we break it down, explain how it works and what the...
  • VMS Labor Standards on Dec 11, 2014
    ..." "5 hours for Milestone, 4 hours for Exacq But we do alot more Exacq." "Avigilon VMS server I'd say 4hrs billed but...
  • Major Moves - Security Manufacturers 2014 / 2015 on Dec 08, 2014
    ... Milestone The 'open platform' VMS company was acquired by Canon, in the deal that generated the most...
  • Milestone Terminates All US Manufacturer Reps on Dec 03, 2014
    In a complete turn-around to a move started just a year ago, Milestone has terminated all US manufacturer representative firms. In this note, we examine what happened...
  • Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed on Dec 02, 2014
    ...Covered We 'secret shopped' 12 manufacturers including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Canon Exacq Genetec Milestone Mobotix Vivotek Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Note: Acti, Arecont and Hikvision did not...
  • Avigilon Analytic Cameras Tested 2014 on Nov 12, 2014
    ...with Avigilon Control Center? How well do these analytics integrate with rival VMSes, like Exacq and Milestone? Key Findings Here are our key findings from this test: Human and vehicle detection...
  • Best & Worst Manufacturer Salespeople on Nov 10, 2014
    ... Split and Polarized - Milestone Integrators were split down the middle about Milestone with 7 positive and 7 negative. The...
  • Milestone Gets Outsider Exec - Good Or Bad? on Nov 04, 2014
    With Milestone's previous CSMO becoming Vicon's CEO, Milestone has gotten their replacement - an industry...
  • Bad Experience With Milestone Xprotect Go on Oct 19, 2014
    ... Based only on my recent experiences with Milestone XProtect® Go, it's unclear that Milestone has made the investment necessary to win new converts...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2014 on Oct 13, 2014
    ...notable manufacturers, including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Pelco Pivot3 Samsung Sony Tyco Vicon / IQinVision Also, we review how well recent new...
  • Why is Avigilon's Stock Falling Like a Knife? on Oct 08, 2014
    ...is certainly no exodus of top tier talent from big surveillance manufacturers like Axis, Genetec and Milestone to Avigilon. And with the stock price dropping this much, that is an even bigger reason to stay...
  • Milestone VMS Live / Archive Databases on Oct 05, 2014
    Milestone has live and archive databases. Do other VMSes? What are the pros and cons of it?
  • Axis VMD 2.1 With Milestone VMS? on Oct 02, 2014
    Anyone know how to setup Milestone so that it records based on motion using the Axis Video Motion Detection App (2.1)? Could have...
  • ASIS 2014 Show Floor Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ... Axis is now in the box business (OEMing Dell), joining Milestone's DVR. Also, Avigilon looks to be OEMing Dynacolor/Razberi. We'd love to be able to highlight...
  • Vicon CEO Losing Strategy on Sep 30, 2014
    They got the Milestone exec to be their CEO, but his strategy is shaping up to be no better than the failing ones of...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...adds to our existing ASIS new product posts including: Thermal Radar, HID 'Twist and Go', Axis NVRs, Milestone DVRs, Axis Multi-Imager Panoramic, Genetec's 'Unified' Appliance, NICE Suspect Search, Axis Card...
  • Video Insight Gives Away Access Control Free on Sep 24, 2014
    Genetec has offered unified access and video for years and Milestone added its own integrated access last year, but Video Insight aims to top them by giving access...
  • Fall 2014 New Products Directory on Sep 23, 2014
    ...Scallop Multi-Imager Camera Improvements NICE's Suspect Search Vanderbilt Lite Blue Access Control Milestone Launches DVRs Genetec Adds IP Telephony (Sipelia) ExacqVision version 6.4 Exacq E-Series...
  • Milestone Launches DVRs on Sep 19, 2014
    So much for innovation and the open platform, Milestone has entered the DVR business. In this note, we examine the upside for Milestone, the downside...
  • Ex Milestone Exec Becomes Vicon CEO on Sep 11, 2014
    ... Just days after leaving an easy job at Milestone, Eric Fullerton [link no longer available] has taken one of the toughest jobs in the entire...
  • Testing Avigilon ACC 5 VMS on Sep 10, 2014
    ...of integrator favorite VMSes, including: ExacqVision VMS Tested  Genetec Security Center Tested Milestone XProtect Enterpris Tested Avigilon has three VMS versions: Core, Standard, and Enterprise. Core...
  • Genetec Trumps Milestone for ONVIF Edge Support on Sep 10, 2014
    Milestone's recent announcement has brought attention to improved VMS support for storage on-board...
  • Milestone Key Executive Exits on Sep 10, 2014
    Less than 3 months after Canon acquired Milestone, Milestone's long time Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) Eric Fullerton [link no longer...
  • Access Control Server Guide on Sep 09, 2014
    ...these types of software are bundled in non-enterprise versions running on appliances: Genetec's SV16 Milestone Husky SoftwareHouse C*CURE 9000 Site Server While 'software-only' versions feature...
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Axis App Tested on Sep 08, 2014
    ... Milestone XProtect LPR: Milestone's XProtect LPR is one of the lowest cost competitive options, with an...
  • Milestone Releases 'ONVIF Edge Storage' on Sep 05, 2014
    ... Now, Milestone has released 'ONVIF Edge Storage [link no longer available]'. However, it is not really ONVIF....
  • Milestone XProtect 2014 Tested on Sep 03, 2014
    In this third entry in our ongoing VMS test series we provide in-depth explanation and analysis of Milestone XProtect Enterprise 2014 [link no longer available]. Inside this report, we have 40+ minutes of...
  • Avigilon Product Manager Defects To Milestone on Aug 21, 2014
    ... Now, their former Product Manger in charge of cameras, Ava Parissay, has left Avigilon for rival Milestone Systems as "Senior Products Manager in the Professional Business Unit." Parissay was at Avigilon...
  • Milestone Vs Genetec on Aug 17, 2014
    Gentlemen: Do you have any technical comparison between Milestone and Genetec?
  • VMS Webinar Series on Aug 07, 2014
    Over the next month, each Monday at 11am EDT / 15:00 GMT, IPVM will be hosting a webinar on a...
  • Milestone MAC Licensing Myth on Aug 05, 2014
    One of the most consistent complaints about Milestone is wrong and has been for years. In this note, we look at how Milestone used to license...
  • Help Me Specify A VMS Server For Milestone on Jul 31, 2014
    ... This is what milestone said to me, is this true for all VMSes?
  • Best Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 28, 2014
    ...companies that stood out included Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Lenel, Milestone, Pelco, Sony, S2 and Verint. But which ones were the worst and which the best? Today, we...
  • Testing Genetec Security Center 2014 on Jul 23, 2014
    ... This video, from our Genetec and Milestone Access report, reviews access operations and integration. Archived Video Search Searching...
  • Milestone Sues Hawk on Jul 18, 2014
    ... However, Milestone Systems has struck back, suing Hawk. In this note, we examine what is...
  • What If Axis Acquired Genetec? on Jul 16, 2014
    The shocking acquisition of Milestone by Canon and the rapid ascent of 'solution' provider Avigilon has increased questions about the...
  • Milestone Gets New North America Director Of Sales on Jul 15, 2014
    Milestone has added a new North American Director of Sales, Mike Taylor. Taylor previously worked at...
  • VMS Support For Graphics Cards on Jul 10, 2014
    ... We use Milestone ourselves, and Milestone doesn't use any of the Cuda cores in it so it's basicly only used to...
  • OnSSI Mix and Match - Save Money on VMS? on Jul 09, 2014
    ... In this note, we break down the potential savings, its application and how it contrasts to Milestone's Interconnect. Version Differences The savings comes from picking different versions for...
  • Milestone CEO: "There Will Be No Change In Our Business Model" on Jul 08, 2014
    Canon's acquisition of Milestone is now complete. Milestone's CEO sent out a letter, copied below: On June 12th we finalized an...
  • Testing Canon IP Cameras on Jun 30, 2014
    ...global VMS offerings but how good are their IP cameras? Will the combination of Canon IP cameras and Milestone VMS create the next Avigilon? Or will Canon's cameras be the anchor that drags down Milestone to...
  • Axis Giving Away $2,500 In VMS Licenses For Attending 2 Day Training on Jun 26, 2014
    ...Integrators? Manufacturers? Note: This was first discussed / raised in True Open Platform VMS Alternatives To Milestone
  • True Open Platform VMS Alternatives To Milestone on Jun 25, 2014
    Now that Milestone is the open platform child of a camera company, many are looking for alternatives, both on the...
  • Canon - Milestone Caption Contest on Jun 24, 2014
    Canon and Milestone celebrate at IFSEC. Submit your caption.
  • Manufacturers Sound Off On Milestone's Acquisition on Jun 23, 2014
    The consensus of manufacturers is that Milestone will be weakened in the aftermath of their sell off to Canon. VMS rivals are especially excited...
  • Enterprise Intercom System Selection Guide on Jun 20, 2014
    ...is generally the most costly of the three options, it includes the tightest integration options: Milestone VMS [link no longer available]: Out-of-box platform support within XProtect, including recording...
  • Google Acquires Dropcam For $555 Million on Jun 20, 2014
    ... Additionally, leading VMS developer Milestone was acquired by Canon for (reportedly) less than 3x their revenue of ~$72 million USD. However,...
  • What Is A "Low Cost" Camera? on Jun 19, 2014
    In another discussion (canon/milestone) a comment was made about "low cost" cameras. I consider under-$200US to be "low cost". A...
  • Xendesktop 7.5, HDX , And Milestone??? Will It Work? on Jun 18, 2014
    ...tried this: Milstonesystem runnig on VM's and running the smart client on a XenDesktop or as a XenApp?? Milestone works fine on the VM's,but now they want us to run the SmartClient as an Xenapp or on a...
  • Genetec Taunts Milestone on Jun 16, 2014
    ... It's going to be amusing to see Milestone justify how, as a subsidiary of a camera manufacturer, they are still hardware agnostic.
  • Winner and Losers of the Milestone Deal on Jun 16, 2014
    ... Canon's acquisition of Milestone will impact the industry for years to come. But who fared the best and worst from the...
  • Milestone Acquired by Canon on Jun 13, 2014
    Industry insiders have been speculating about Milestone being acquired for weeks. But the outcome is surprising. Milestone has been acquired by the...
  • Milestone Aims to Eliminate Certification Pain on Jun 12, 2014
    One of the most common complaints we have heard over the years about Milestone is their certification training. Historically, Milestone has pushed for integrators to take...
  • Milestone Vs. Avigilon Cost Comparison on Jun 03, 2014
    Does anyone have a full cost comparison over a long term, 3 or 5 years ideally, for Milestone Corporate vs. Avigilon?
  • Hikvision IVMS 5200 - A Competitor To Genetec And Milestone? on May 28, 2014
    Has anybody tested this product and have any feedback for me?
  • Milestone Access Control 2014 Released on May 28, 2014
    Milestone has announced an update to its first venture into integrated access interface. When we...
  • ADI Standardizes On Milestone on May 23, 2014
    The Milestone May 2014 newsletter trumpets: "ADI standardizes with XProtect Express" Milestone has been...
  • Industry News Roundup May 2014 on May 23, 2014
    ... Here are 18 of the most noteworthy news items, including from Milestone, Mobotix, Axis, Avigilon, Dropcam, Tyco and more: VMS Items Milestone encoder licensing...
  • Blank Screen Monitoring - How To Setup On A VMS on May 19, 2014
    ... I currently have a Milestone Corporate 2013 R2 install with Smart Wall, and have been unable to find a way to do this...
  • Navy Wants GSA Quote For Milestone / Videolarm on May 19, 2014
    ... The US Navy is asking for a GSA quote on a 20 channel Milestone Husky NVR and 20 Videolarm PTZs. I am a little surprised by their shotgun approach here. Any...
  • Milestone Changes Licensing Of Encoders, Lower Pricing on May 15, 2014
    Looks like Milestone is joining the bandwagon of Avigilon and now also embraces the concept of only needing 1 license...
  • How Many Milestone Licenses Required For An Arecont Surround Video... on May 14, 2014
    Just got a call and going to meeting - 7 x AV8185dn required!!
  • Hikvision IR Panoramic Camera Tested on May 14, 2014
    ... Hikvision informs us Exacq, Milestone, Genetec, and others are in process but not yet fully supported. In our tests, ONVIF...
  • Can Milestone Corporate Monitor Video From A Brickcom NVR ? on May 06, 2014
    ... They now want to use milestone to connect to the Brickcom NVR video streams. I don't think this is possible.