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Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems is a global leader in data-driven video technology software, offering XProtect video management software, BriefCam analytics, and Arcules video surveillance as a service.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Milestone Systems is a leading provider of data-driven video technology software. Its portfolio comprises XProtect video management software (VMS), BriefCam advanced analytics platform, and Arcules video surveillance as a service (VSaaS). The company describes itself as a global leader in video technology software, with products found in 500,000+ customer sites worldwide. Its open-platform software is designed to let organizations customize future-proof video solutions. Milestone Systems is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, and has been part of the Canon Group as a standalone company since 2014.

History

Milestone Systems' story began in 1998. In 2014, it was acquired as a standalone company in the Canon Group. In 2015, it celebrated XProtect integration with more than 5,000 devices and expanded its thought leadership with the book "Business Magnetism". In 2017, it co-authored the Copenhagen Letter, making a promise to raise the bar as a responsible technology company. In 2020, Thomas Jensen became Milestone's new CEO, launching a long-term corporate strategy six months later to empower people, businesses and societies with data-driven video technology software. In 2022, it launched XProtect Rapid Review and upgraded its Husky series with Milestone Husky IVO. In 2023, it launched Milestone Kite cloud VMS and the Milestone XProtect Hospital Assist extension.

Products and positioning

Global leader in video technology software with an open, flexible, and scalable portfolio.

  • XProtect

    Award-winning video management software (VMS).

  • BriefCam

    Advanced analytics platform.

  • Arcules

    Video surveillance as a service (VSaaS).

  • Milestone Care

    A maintenance and support program for XProtect with two offerings: Milestone Care Plus and Milestone Premium.

  • Milestone Kite

    A simple, secure and scalable cloud VMS launched in 2023.

  • Milestone Husky IVO

    A flexible series of video surveillance appliances specifically designed for XProtect, launched in 2022.

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