Milestone XProtect Expert video surveillance software - camera licence

Overview of Milestone XProtect Expert - Camera Licence

This camera licence is required for you to connect one camera, speaker or other IP device to an existing Milestone XProtect Expert base licence. It is not a standalone product. A base licence is required to connect any devices, with the Expert version supporting an unlimited number of devices and servers making it the ideal, software-based video management solution for mid-sized and multi-site installations.

Video Management

If you are looking for a flexible, scalable, and easy to use video management solution, then the world leading Milestone XProtect software platform will fit your needs. The fully customisable, open platform architecture offers advanced monitoring features, support for integration with third-party add-ons, and compatibility with over 13,000 different devices from all professional IP camera manufacturers and beyond, meaning businesses with new and existing IP camera installations can easily implement it and expand capabilities and opportunities across their system. Installations with multiple sites can use Milestone Arcules to integrate remote locations into a Milestone XProtect system, providing a neat, centralised solution for for adding remote locations.

Viewing Clients

Three user-friendly viewing interfaces make accessing and live and recorded video footage easy:

• The powerful Smart Client viewing software is an industry leading all-in-one monitoring tool, providing complete access, control and monitoring of any sized system through a desktop PC or workstation.
• Occasional and remote users can access live and recorded footage from a modern web browser without the need for additional software with the Milestone Web Client.
• For users on the go, the Mobile Client allows them to act on incidents from anywhere by enabling remote access from smartphones or tablets (iOS and Android).

Security

Sensitive data needs to be kept secure, and with a multitude of built-in cybersecurity mechanisms, Milestone XProtect gives users peace of mind when it comes to maintaining the integrity of important and personal information, and keeping it protected from internal and external threats. Ensure secure communication of video, audio and metadata through tools including HTTPS and certificate-based encryption, whilst Microsoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on (SSO) are supported, so pre-existing roles and groups can be given access to cameras.

Milestone Care Plus

With cyber-security becoming an ever-growing concern, ensure your Milestone XProtect is one step ahead of cyber-attacks and always performing to its best with Care Plus. This add-on software maintenance service enables you to install recurring updates with the latest patches, meaning you get the most out of your VMS, and a future-proofed, optimised system. Additionally, if you decide to upgrade to a more advanced XProtect platform such as Expert or Corporate, from an existing Express or Professional platform you receive a full refund on your initial investment.

Hardware

Milestone XProtect can run on correctly specified Windows PCs and Servers. For a ready solution which is fully optimised for the high performance of Milestone XProtect choose Milestone Husky IVO Recording Servers, designed for use with any of the Milestone XProtect Video Management Software products.

Features

• Simple and intuitive multi-layered maps provide a full overview of the camera system.
• Full alarm management capabilities through XProtect Alarm Manager provides a clear and consolidated overview of security and system-related alarms.
• The flexible rules engine makes it possible to perform a variety of user-implemented security functions automatically, removing the need for manual intervention.
• XProtect add-on products and third-party software integration enhances system functionality.
• Device configurations can be set to change automatically if a specific event is triggered.
• PTZ preset capabilities for automatic monitoring adjustments. Includes a return-to-home position rule.
• ‘Smart Search’ tool offers advanced searching capabilities using metadata recorded during video motion detection.
• Intelligent video analytics trigger recordings and alert operators of incidents via push notifications (CarePlus required for push notifications).
• SCIM support allows organisations using external identity providers (Okta) to automatically remove users no longer associated with the company
• Integrate remote sites into Milestone XProtect with Milestone Arcules
• Edge storage offers recording redundancy during periods of network loss.
• Bookmark sequences of special interests to make investigation more efficient.
• Hardware-accelerated video motion detection optimises system performance whilst reducing the load on the CPU.

To better understand the differences between each XProtect product variant, see our Comparison of Milestone XProtect VMS Products. See also why you need Milestone CarePlus.

Minimum system requirements for Milestone XProtect Expert