Located in Minnesota, Scott County Jail (SCJ) houses 264 beds and holds male, female and juvenile offenders. With 160 cells and nearly 90,000 square feet, the vast detention center poses a challenge for video surveillance. Using Milestone software and a real-time video analytics system embedded in an Axis encoder, SCJ implemented a comprehensive real-time surveillance solution.

Today Milestone Systems announced the release of version 4.0 of their XProtect Corporate software. XProtect Corporate is open platform IP video management software designed for use with high-capacity, multi-site installations. The software supports an unlimited number of cameras and users.

Milestone Systems recently announced its impending release of a new product, the XProtect Essential NVR. Designed for easy setup and usability, this stand alone network video recorder comes equipped with preinstalled video management software and runs on Windows 7.

Milestone XProtect software is monitoring beaches and ocean swells around the world with its powerful network video management tools. Australian and American coastal management officials are connecting IP cameras to the open platform IP video management software to reap the benefits of secure live monitoring, real-time data collection and camera controls.

This past January, France unveiled its new multisport stadium to the world, complete with an innovative network camera system featuring Milestone Xprotect and Sony IP cameras. Located in Le Mans, the large venue can support up to 38,000 people during concerts and 25,000 during sporting events such as soccer and rugby. With such a vast capacity, MMArena poses a challenging surveillance scenario.

Milestone XProtect Essential has been named the Professional Security Installer Software Product of 2011. Since its release last year, XProtect Essential has been lauded for its ease of use, affordable price point and broad functionality.

When people head out on the town looking for a bit of adventure, most don't want to compromise their safety for a good time. Increasingly, clubs like Karel van Mander in Copenhagen, Denmark, are installing video surveillance systems to help keep crime and violence out. This upscale night club recently began using Milestone XProtect to manage its network video surveillance system. In addition to increasing safety and security, the nightclub also uses the system to provide proof in the case of discrimination claims.

When Alloin, an international player in the freight and courier market needed a video management software solution to help support their anti-intruder video surveillance system for their 33 courier depots, they turned to Milestone XProtect Enterprise. XProtect Enterprise is ideally suited for handling multi-site operations with rich functionality and resilience on high data traffic servers.

Good news for Milestone XProtect users; Milestone has further expanded its comprehensive list of supported IP cameras with the new XProtect Device Pack 5.6. This free upgrade also offers updated support for IP cameras previously supported by XProtect.

Arecont Vision named Milestone Systems its technology partner of the year. This award is reserved to recognize partners with whom Arecont Vision has joined forces with to expand and support the market for megapixel network surveillance camera systems.

Milestone Systems is keeping the new product momentum going at ASIS International 2011 by announcing a full refresh of their XProtect product line. Milestone also introduced the new XProtect Express, a budget-friendly version of the popular VMS software.

The Bulgarian RIO Pravetz Golf and Spa recently unveiled its brand new gaming casino. To minimize security threats, the luxury resort installed a top of the line video surveillance system featuring Axis network cameras and Milestone XProtect video management software.

As of today, Milestone’s XProtect Device Pack 5.7 is available. The update enables support for dozens of IP cameras and devices from manufacturers such as ACTi, Sony and Vivotek. In addition, the new update offers improved support for existing products.

Milestone Systems, a leading manufacturer specializing in open platform video surveillance software, recently launched XProtect Mobile. The new app enables those using XProtect VMS software to view IP video using a compatible smartphone or tablet.