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Web Release
3 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
MILESTONE SYSTEMS UNVEILS FUTURE-READY SECURITY UPGRADES FOR THE MIDDLE EAST MARKE
Amidst the evolving surveillance and security landscape in the Middle East, Milestone Systems announces updates across its complete security technology portfolio, for XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud video security. These new features aim to provide security teams in the Middle East and beyond with practical, easy-to-use tools that improve response times, strengthen protection of people and assets, and simplify day-to-day operations Access Control Visualization Security operations often struggle with switching between different interfaces to monitor video and access control systems. The new XProtect 2025 R2 addresses this challenge by bringing access control directly onto Smart Map. Operators can now see doors and access points, such as card readers, entry gates, turnstiles, and other controlled entry devices, on the same map as their cameras, making it easier to monitor facility security at a glance. When an access-related event occurs, the door icon on the map automatically updates, allowing operators to quickly identify issues. Teams can acknowledge alarms and control doors directly from the map interface, saving valuable time during security incidents when every second counts. Practical Workflow Improvements Operators will notice several practical improvements in their daily workflow. When creating image snapshots in investigations, operators can now include time stamps and camera information directly on the images, a frequently requested feature that improves traceability in reports. The Smart Client also combines previously separate HTML and image/text functions, making it easier to build comprehensive security dashboards. For development partners, XProtect 2025 R2 enhances the Milestone Integration Platform with geographic positioning for access control units and expanded video codec support for web applications. The Milestone AI Bridge 2.0.0 is now officially available for production, making it easier for organizations to integrate artificial intelligence with their security video. Enhanced Analytics Portfolio The latest updates from BriefCam focus on delivering more reliable performance and intuitive operation for security teams using video analytics. Key enhancements include: ? Enhanced stability through modernized infrastructure and strengthened security frameworks for consistent performance when analyzing large volumes of video data ? New Home Research Dashboard with tailored views for specific use cases, making it easier for different types of users to access the tools they need most ? Improved visualization capabilities through enhanced mapping in the Respond Module to help better understand incident patterns and locations ? Streamlined workflows for creating custom classifications and improved synchronization with video management systems Flexible Cloud Security Solutions For organizations transitioning to cloud-based security, Milestone's Arcules platform has received substantial enhancements that address the growing demand for flexible, scalable video surveillance solutions. The updated platform delivers: ? Improved enterprise scalability, allowing organizations to expand their video security coverage without compromising performance or management complexity ? Enhanced user management capabilities that provide administrators with better control over access permissions and system configurations ? Expanded analytics features that help security teams extract more value from their video data and identify patterns more effectively ? Better integration capabilities with existing security infrastructure, making it easier to adopt cloud-based video surveillance without disrupting established workflows These improvements enable organizations to deploy hybrid security architectures that seamlessly integrate cloud and on-premises components, providing the flexibility to adapt security strategies as needs evolve. 'Countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are setting the standard for incorporating AI-powered surveillance to improve security and public safety, especially in light of the technology's rapid advancement. It becomes essential for security firms to stay ahead of these shifts and keep improving AI technologies, aligning with their services,' says Louise Bou Rached, Director – Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, Milestone Systems. 'These new upgrades give security experts greater capacity to protect individuals and assets while expediting operations. Reaffirming Milestone's position as a leader in integrated security solutions, the continuous innovation assures that security professionals are prepared to handle modern issues, whether on-premises or in the cloud.' Sign in to the Milestone Systems partner portal and learn more.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Smarter Streets Ahead: AI Platform Sets Blueprint For Urban Innovation
A breakthrough in AI-powered traffic management is putting the future of city infrastructure on the fast track — and it's a vision that could soon be applied across cities in Australia and New Zealand. Milestone Systems has unveiled a next-gen video data platform, Project Hafnia, developed in partnership with NVIDIA and now rolling out in European cities following its inception in the US. At its core, Hafnia is designed to power smarter, safer and more efficient cities through ethically sourced and regulation-compliant video AI models — a concept equally applicable in the Southern Hemisphere. With traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and public surveillance emerging as key challenges for growing urban centres across ANZ, Project Hafnia offers a roadmap for leveraging AI responsibly. The system uses NVIDIA's advanced GPU platforms and large-scale video datasets — both real and synthetic — to train visual language models (VLMs) that can help city officials understand traffic flows, detect hazards, or summarise surveillance footage for faster response. 'Our cities don't just need more data, they need better, smarter data,' said Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone. 'With Project Hafnia, we're building the digital foundation for cities that are safer, more transparent, and AI-enabled — without compromising public trust or privacy.' While currently operational in Genoa, Italy, the platform is built to scale globally. The opportunity for ANZ councils lies in adapting this blueprint to local conditions, unlocking better traffic coordination, real-time monitoring, and urban planning insights — all with compliance and citizen protection at its heart.
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Milestone's video technology powers next-gen AI for smart cities
Dubai, UAE: Dubai is expanding its innovative work in developing artificial intelligence-powered traffic technology through its AI Strategy 2030, looking to transform urban mobility through advanced AI traffic control systems, directed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). A new opportunity is now emerging for smart cities like Dubai. Milestone Systems has launched Project Hafnia - a collaborative project aimed at building a compliant data library and creating high-performing AI models, so-called visual language models. The future of smart city technology and transformation of urban mobility and safety isn't being shaped in Silicon Valley — it's taking root in the small US city of Dubuque, Iowa. The city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to the unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems under Project Hafnia. Challenge: High-Potential AI, Low-Quality Data Despite extensive camera deployments, cities often struggle to derive real-time intelligence from video. AI models trained on synthetic or generic datasets frequently underperform in complex, real-world environments. High false-positive rates make them impractical for daily operations, especially in time-critical applications like traffic management, preventing municipalities from gaining the real-time insights needed to improve mobility, safety, and emergency response. Solution: Public-Private Innovation in Action Project Hafnia, led by Milestone Systems, develops a high-performance, real-world AI model. Milestone led the 12-month project from initial concept to full-scale deployment, investing in cloud-based AI training and professional video annotation. Unlike conventional vendor-customer setups, this collaboration was structured with shared value in mind: each party contributed expertise, resources, and infrastructure, aligning toward a common goal. At the heart of this success story is Milestone's investment in creating a secure, high-quality, and legally compliant data library that supports transparency and data traceability requirements in evolving AI regulations. Milestone transformed the city's raw traffic footage into valuable AI training material. This investment paid off dramatically, with model accuracy jumping from 80% to over 95%. Below that threshold, false positives are too frequent, undermining usability. Above it, cities unlock new levels of accuracy and insight. Results: Scalable, Transferable, Trusted With more than 100 traffic cameras participating in the trial, Project Hafnia validated AI performance in the field across a range of changing light, weather, and traffic patterns. The resulting platform is scalable and transferable, giving other cities a tested blueprint for AI-enhanced urban operations. AI models originally developed for traffic monitoring (vehicle classification, pedestrian tracking, anomaly detection) can now be repurposed to support public safety, emergency response, and infrastructure planning across departments. Louise Bou Rached, Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Milestone Systems, expressed,"Project Hafnia shows how a collaborative strategy and a shared dedication to data integrity can contribute to transforming urban solutions. Milestone Systems and its partners have attained unmatched model accuracy of over 95% by using real-world traffic footage and careful data annotation, thus facilitating cities like Dubuque and Dubai to deploy artificial intelligence with confidence. This project not only shows scalable and transferable technology but also opens the door for more sustainable, safer, and smarter urban mobility worldwide." A New Framework for Public-Private Innovation Beyond the technical achievements, the project established a new template for collaboration between cities, technology vendors, and platform providers. Rather than a traditional vendor-customer relationship, the collaboration operated on balanced value exchange principles. The collaboration brought together diverse perspectives and created a forward-looking solution that evolved organically. From concept to working prototype to full-scale deployment, every participant helped shape the outcome. Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, emphasized the broader vision: 'At Milestone, we believe that AI innovation starts with trusted data and open collaboration. Project Hafnia proves that with the right platform, even mid-sized cities like Dubuque can lead the way in responsible, data-driven transformation. This is a blueprint for how cities everywhere can harness AI to improve safety, mobility, and quality of life — all while staying in control of their data.' Project Hafnia not only demonstrated that real-world AI can work, it showed that it can scale, ethically and collaboratively. Project Hafnia is more than a traffic management success story. It's a living prototype of how cities — big or small — can unlock the full potential of AI by investing in data, partnerships, and transparency. *Source: AETOSWire Contacts Namita Thakkar - namita@
Techday NZ
23-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Milestone Systems empowers South Pacific with local leadership
Video platform vendor Milestone Systems, has today announced a significant shift in its approach to the South Pacific region, granting full decision-making autonomy back to its local team. The move, effective immediately, sees the company realign its regional operations under one strategic umbrella, in a bid to accelerate growth, enhance partner engagement and respond more effectively to market needs. According to the company, the recalibration is already producing tangible results. Jordan Cullis, Regional Director for South Pacific at Milestone Systems, described the change as more than a procedural update: "This is more than an operational change – it's a cultural shift. We're empowering our South Pacific team to lead with clarity and confidence, with decisions made closer to the customers we serve. It's already creating the kind of momentum that drives long-term growth." Milestone's renewed focus on the South Pacific region comes alongside a commitment to invest further in local talent, education, and innovation. The company is doubling down on efforts to support its growing partner ecosystem, not only through investment in people but also via in-person educational events. These events are designed to enhance technical skills, share insights, and foster greater collaboration across Milestone's partner community. Cullis highlighted the practical benefits already being seen: "We're accelerating that innovation right here in the region." He explained that empowering the local team is leading to more streamlined operations, deeper technology integrations and a reinvigorated commitment to partner success. The strategy includes maximising opportunities created by Milestone's recent acquisitions of BriefCam and Arcules. BriefCam brings advanced video analytics, while Arcules offers cloud-based video surveillance solutions—both now integrated more closely into the Milestone platform. Cullis emphasised the advantage this delivers to local partners: "Milestone's open platform approach continues to be our superpower. With closer integration of BriefCam's video analytics and Arcules' cloud solutions, we're unlocking even greater value for our customers. Plus, with decision-making now in local hands, we're accelerating that innovation right here in the region." The recalibration comes at a time when demand for intelligent, flexible video technologies is increasing—not just for traditional security applications, but also for public safety, operational efficiency, and broader situational awareness needs. With the South Pacific business units unified and empowered, Milestone aims to better support the evolving needs of customers and partners alike. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Milestone Systems has established itself as a world leader in data-driven video technology. Its solutions are deployed in diverse industries, from manufacturing and airports to law enforcement, retail, and traffic management. The company's XProtect video management software, combined with BriefCam's AI-powered analytics and Arcules' cloud video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), enables customers to gain deeper insights from video data. Since 2014, Milestone has operated as an independent company within the Canon Group. Today, it employs more than 1,500 people worldwide, with a significant focus on regional autonomy and local expertise. Recent expansion in privacy and AI capabilities In a recent move that further strengthens its technology portfolio, Milestone Systems acquired Berlin-based brighter AI, effective from 1 April 2025. Brighter AI specialises in anonymisation solutions for video data, using advanced deep learning to protect individuals' identities in public spaces. The acquisition addresses growing concerns around data privacy in AI development. Brighter AI's technology allows companies to access and use video data in a way that is compliant with global privacy regulations, such as GDPR. This is seen as crucial for training effective AI models while safeguarding personal information. Commenting on the acquisition, Thomas Jensen said: "brighter AI is a perfect match for Milestone. Their proven technology is top-notch and will give us a wider offering to existing and future technology partners and customers. The anonymisation tool for video technology will also enhance our focus on responsible technology." The addition of brighter AI's solutions not only bolsters Milestone's video management and analytics offerings, but also underpins responsible technology initiatives such as Project Hafnia—a data library and AI model training tool announced recently.
Mid East Info
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Milestone's Video Technology Powers Next-Gen AI for Smart Cities - Middle East Business News and Information
Open platform unlocks trusted video data and best-in-class video analytics for smarter, safer cities Dubai, UAE, 21st May 2025: Dubai is expanding its innovative work in developing artificial intelligence-powered traffic technology through its AI Strategy 2030, looking to transform urban mobility through advanced AI traffic control systems, directed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). A new opportunity is now emerging for smart cities like Dubai. Milestone Systems has launched Project Hafnia – a collaborative project aimed at building a compliant data library and creating high-performing AI models, so-called visual language models. The future of smart city technology and transformation of urban mobility and safety isn't being shaped in Silicon Valley — it's taking root in the small US city of Dubuque, Iowa. The city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to the unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems under Project Hafnia. Challenge: High-Potential AI, Low-Quality Data Despite extensive camera deployments, cities often struggle to derive real-time intelligence from video. AI models trained on synthetic or generic datasets frequently underperform in complex, real-world environments. High false-positive rates make them impractical for daily operations, especially in time-critical applications like traffic management, preventing municipalities from gaining the real-time insights needed to improve mobility, safety, and emergency response. Solution: Public-Private Innovation in Action Project Hafnia, led by Milestone Systems, develops a high-performance, real-world AI model. Milestone led the 12-month project from initial concept to full-scale deployment, investing in cloud-based AI training and professional video annotation. Unlike conventional vendor-customer setups, this collaboration was structured with shared value in mind: each party contributed expertise, resources, and infrastructure, aligning toward a common goal. At the heart of this success story is Milestone's investment in creating a secure, high-quality, and legally compliant data library that supports transparency and data traceability requirements in evolving AI regulations. Milestone transformed the city's raw traffic footage into valuable AI training material. This investment paid off dramatically, with model accuracy jumping from 80% to over 95%. Below that threshold, false positives are too frequent, undermining usability. Above it, cities unlock new levels of accuracy and insight. Results: Scalable, Transferable, Trusted With more than 100 traffic cameras participating in the trial, Project Hafnia validated AI performance in the field across a range of changing light, weather, and traffic patterns. The resulting platform is scalable and transferable, giving other cities a tested blueprint for AI-enhanced urban operations. AI models originally developed for traffic monitoring (vehicle classification, pedestrian tracking, anomaly detection) can now be repurposed to support public safety, emergency response, and infrastructure planning across departments. Louise Bou Rached, Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Milestone Systems, expressed, 'Project Hafnia shows how a collaborative strategy and a shared dedication to data integrity can contribute to transforming urban solutions. Milestone Systems and its partners have attained unmatched model accuracy of over 95% by using real-world traffic footage and careful data annotation, thus facilitating cities like Dubuque and Dubai to deploy artificial intelligence with confidence. This project not only shows scalable and transferable technology but also opens the door for more sustainable, safer, and smarter urban mobility worldwide.' A New Framework for Public-Private Innovation Beyond the technical achievements, the project established a new template for collaboration between cities, technology vendors, and platform providers. Rather than a traditional vendor-customer relationship, the collaboration operated on balanced value exchange principles. The collaboration brought together diverse perspectives and created a forward-looking solution that evolved organically. From concept to working prototype to full-scale deployment, every participant helped shape the outcome. Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems, emphasized the broader vision: 'At Milestone, we believe that AI innovation starts with trusted data and open collaboration. Project Hafnia proves that with the right platform, even mid-sized cities like Dubuque can lead the way in responsible, data-driven transformation. This is a blueprint for how cities everywhere can harness AI to improve safety, mobility, and quality of life — all while staying in control of their data.' Project Hafnia not only demonstrated that real-world AI can work, it showed that it can scale, ethically and collaboratively. Project Hafnia is more than a traffic management success story. It's a living prototype of how cities — big or small — can unlock the full potential of AI by investing in data, partnerships, and transparency.
