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What's Included in Milestone XProtect Variants?

At its core, XProtect® is an enterprise platform for security video, providing support for third-party sensors beyond cameras. The technology includes integrations for audio, smoke, building management, video analytics and more. Milestone Systems offers five primary variants of its XProtect Video Management Software (VMS), each tailored to different business needs and scales of operation. Learn more about each variant’s key features and their suitability for different busine

Keith Harris

5 min read

Choosing the Best Video Management Software (VMS)

When it comes to security projects, video management software only accounts for around 10% of the total costs. That said, your choice of VMS can have a big impact on what you spend on hardware (e.g., cameras, servers), other software (e.g., access control systems, third-party analytics) and recurring maintenance fees. With that in mind, here are nine factors to help you select the best VMS for your organization. Key takeaways are summarized at the end of each section.

Keith Harris

15 min read

How Access Control Works with Milestone's XProtect VMS

Traditionally, video management and access control software operated in isolation, limiting their effectiveness and efficiency. However, modern integrated solutions, including Milestone's XProtect® video management software (VMS), offer capabilities that significantly enhance the overall security ecosystem.

Keith Harris

7 min read