Integrated Systems

Device Pack 7.2

by Mark Rowe

Milestone Systems, the Danish IP video management software (VMS) company has released Device Pack 7.2 for partners and customers using Milestone XProtect software. Device Pack 7.2 has driver support for more than 3,000 devices, which means that Milestone has added more than 2,000 supported devices since 2011.

The ‘device packs’ include drivers that enable all the relevant capabilities of a camera or other hardware device to be managed by the XProtect software. Milestone works with the device manufacturers in the Manufacturer Alliance Program (MAP) on interaction between their devices and the XProtect VMS .

Milestone is promoting driver standards like ONVIF and PSIA , but these standards are not always able to keep up with development of security device hardware. Milestone offers driver support to ensure that partners can luse the newest device technologies in their solutions, with the freedom to choose camera models from more than 100 manufacturers in the Manufacturer Alliance Partner (MAP) network.

Christian Bohn, Milestone Systems VP Corporate Marketing and Alliances, says: “The release of Device Pack 7.2 with deep support for a record number of devices clearly highlights our total dedication to give our partners not only the best VMS, but also the broadest and most comprehensive device support in the market. The ability to add 2,000 devices in just three years is only made possible by having an open platform strategy, and clearly showcases the power of our open platform. We celebrated this at Intersec 2014 in Dubai, where we announced the 3000th supported device was the AXIS Q6045 HD high-speed PTZ dome camera, and it was a pleasure recognizing a key Alliance Partner this way.”

The supported devices in the Milestone Device Pack 7.2 span from simple USB webcams to specialized thermography cameras from Pelco by Schneider Electrics that enable monitoring of temperature. These cameras can be used in the food industry, for example, to ensure that refrigerated and frozen goods always are kept at the right temperature for freshness and safety. Another supported option comes from the Bosch Security Systems MIC Series 550 cameras with integrated lens wipers. Here the Milestone deep driver support enables an XProtect customer to activate the wiper from the VMS, ensuring clear images even in the worst rainstorm.

Milestone Device Pack 7.2 is available now for download from – www.milestonesys.com/Support/Technical-Support/supportedhardware/.

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