The IP video management software (VMS) company Milestone Systems has released its bi-monthly Device Pack 7.5 for the XProtect portfolio of VMS products.
The upgrade features support for ONVIF Edge Storage: cameras with Edge Storage can record video on internal storage.
Milestone says that its XProtect Corporate supports the intelligent use of camera-integrated Edge Storage as a complement to centralised video storage. Edge Storage can be used as a safeguard for uninterrupted video recording in the event of network or server failure. The flexible retrieval function in XProtect Corporate helps preserve network bandwidth when retrieving recordings from the Edge Storage in the camera, the Danish firm says.
Support of Edge Storage previously demanded dedicated driver programming by Milestone, working with the Camera Alliance Partners (CaPs). XProtect Corporate, for example, has been supporting Axis and Sony use of Edge Storage with dedicated drivers since 2012. The new implementation of ONVIF Edge Storage in Device Pack 7.5, enables Milestone partners and customers to choose devices from any camera manufacturer supporting ONVIF Edge Storage.
The XProtect Device Packs include drivers that enable the relevant capabilities of a camera or other hardware device to be managed by the XProtect software. Milestone reports that it works with the device manufacturers in the Camera Partner Program (CaPP) on interaction between their devices and the XProtect VMS. Milestone stresses that it’s promoting driver standards like ONVIF and remains dedicated to support the broadest range of cameras and devices on the market. Christian Bohn, Milestone Systems VP Corporate Marketing & Alliances, says: “This is yet another testimonial of the power of open platform technology. This rapid implementation of ONVIF Edge Storage is a clear illustration of our dedication to giving our partners the broadest and most comprehensive device support in the market – now and in the future. Milestone will continue to drive video enabling business by utilizing such possibilities in open platform technology. ”
Support for 15 new encoders from Bosch, Ateme, Mango DSP, UDP Technology and ACTi has been added in this version of the Device Pack, lifting the number of supported encoders to well over 200.
Milestone will be present to showcase open platform technologies at these upcoming industry events:
ISAF – Sep 18 – 21, Stand A-760 (Turkey)
Security Essen – Sep 23 – 26, Hall 2/stand 216 (Germany)
ASIS – Sep 29 – Oct 2, Stand 1043 (United States)
Visit www.milestonesys.com.
