Milestone XProtect Gets Smarter: Cloud Boost and Vehicle Insights

Milestone Systems, a heavyweight in open platform video management software (VMS), just dropped its latest innovation: XProtect 2025 R1. This release isn’t just another update; it’s a giant leap toward tighter cloud integration and smarter video analytics, proving Milestone’s dedication to making its XProtect platform more accessible and secure.

Extended Arcules plugin support broadens cloud integration options

Set to launch on March 18, 2025, at 12:00 CET, XProtect 2025 R1 significantly broadens platform accessibility by extending Arcules Plugin support to XProtect Professional+, Expert, and Corporate editions. This means smoother video and alarm integration from Arcules’ cloud-based video surveillance (VSaaS) into a wider array of XProtect setups, opening up exciting new possibilities for system integrators and end-users alike.

Previously exclusive to XProtect Corporate users, the Arcules Plugin has been revamped as a standalone device solution, waving goodbye to interconnect licensing requirements. This strategic move empowers organizations using XProtect Professional+, Expert, and Corporate to tap into Arcules’ powerful features, massively expanding market reach and integration options.

Advanced analytics transform vehicle identification and tracking

The XProtect 2025 R1 release takes vehicle identification to the next level with comprehensive enhancements to the XProtect License Plate Recognition (LPR) extension. These updates deliver more precise and efficient vehicle analytics, including:

* Vehicle Classification: Tailor processing based on vehicle type, from motorcycles to buses.
* Colour Recognition: Accelerate vehicle identification for security and law enforcement.
* Make/Model Detection: Enhance vehicle identification accuracy for investigations.
* Vehicle Angle Detection: Determine vehicle orientation relative to camera position.

These advanced capabilities within the XProtect LPR extension dramatically speed up vehicle identification, enabling security personnel and law enforcement to quickly pinpoint vehicles of interest. The system’s enhanced filtering capabilities, based on specific vehicle characteristics, streamline investigations and improve response times.

Transformative impact on city operations

Beyond security, the enhanced vehicle analytics offer invaluable insights for urban planning and traffic management. By analyzing various vehicle types and their movement patterns, the system enables:

* Data-driven traffic flow optimization.
* Strategic congestion management.
* Environmental impact assessment through traffic pattern analysis.
* Informed infrastructure development planning.

This latest release reinforces Milestone’s commitment to innovation in video management technology, equipping partners and customers with advanced tools to bolster security operations and leverage video data for broader operational intelligence.