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Techday NZ
23-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Milestone Systems empowers South Pacific with local leadership
Video platform vendor Milestone Systems, has today announced a significant shift in its approach to the South Pacific region, granting full decision-making autonomy back to its local team. The move, effective immediately, sees the company realign its regional operations under one strategic umbrella, in a bid to accelerate growth, enhance partner engagement and respond more effectively to market needs. According to the company, the recalibration is already producing tangible results. Jordan Cullis, Regional Director for South Pacific at Milestone Systems, described the change as more than a procedural update: "This is more than an operational change – it's a cultural shift. We're empowering our South Pacific team to lead with clarity and confidence, with decisions made closer to the customers we serve. It's already creating the kind of momentum that drives long-term growth." Milestone's renewed focus on the South Pacific region comes alongside a commitment to invest further in local talent, education, and innovation. The company is doubling down on efforts to support its growing partner ecosystem, not only through investment in people but also via in-person educational events. These events are designed to enhance technical skills, share insights, and foster greater collaboration across Milestone's partner community. Cullis highlighted the practical benefits already being seen: "We're accelerating that innovation right here in the region." He explained that empowering the local team is leading to more streamlined operations, deeper technology integrations and a reinvigorated commitment to partner success. The strategy includes maximising opportunities created by Milestone's recent acquisitions of BriefCam and Arcules. BriefCam brings advanced video analytics, while Arcules offers cloud-based video surveillance solutions—both now integrated more closely into the Milestone platform. Cullis emphasised the advantage this delivers to local partners: "Milestone's open platform approach continues to be our superpower. With closer integration of BriefCam's video analytics and Arcules' cloud solutions, we're unlocking even greater value for our customers. Plus, with decision-making now in local hands, we're accelerating that innovation right here in the region." The recalibration comes at a time when demand for intelligent, flexible video technologies is increasing—not just for traditional security applications, but also for public safety, operational efficiency, and broader situational awareness needs. With the South Pacific business units unified and empowered, Milestone aims to better support the evolving needs of customers and partners alike. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Milestone Systems has established itself as a world leader in data-driven video technology. Its solutions are deployed in diverse industries, from manufacturing and airports to law enforcement, retail, and traffic management. The company's XProtect video management software, combined with BriefCam's AI-powered analytics and Arcules' cloud video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), enables customers to gain deeper insights from video data. Since 2014, Milestone has operated as an independent company within the Canon Group. Today, it employs more than 1,500 people worldwide, with a significant focus on regional autonomy and local expertise. Recent expansion in privacy and AI capabilities In a recent move that further strengthens its technology portfolio, Milestone Systems acquired Berlin-based brighter AI, effective from 1 April 2025. Brighter AI specialises in anonymisation solutions for video data, using advanced deep learning to protect individuals' identities in public spaces. The acquisition addresses growing concerns around data privacy in AI development. Brighter AI's technology allows companies to access and use video data in a way that is compliant with global privacy regulations, such as GDPR. This is seen as crucial for training effective AI models while safeguarding personal information. Commenting on the acquisition, Thomas Jensen said: "brighter AI is a perfect match for Milestone. Their proven technology is top-notch and will give us a wider offering to existing and future technology partners and customers. The anonymisation tool for video technology will also enhance our focus on responsible technology." The addition of brighter AI's solutions not only bolsters Milestone's video management and analytics offerings, but also underpins responsible technology initiatives such as Project Hafnia—a data library and AI model training tool announced recently.
NZ Herald
29-04-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Police trial data extraction tech aimed at wearable devices
'This tool is particularly relevant for wearable devices such as smartwatches,' the report said. 'The tool can also help classify the data/media found on the device, although this may be limited as [police have] other tools for analysing data during investigations.' The new capabilities list was the first police had issued in two years. They have for years used another data extraction tool, Cellebrite — an Israeli technology reportedly used by the FBI to unlock the phone of US President Donald Trump's would-be assassin of last year. They are also trialling four other new technologies, including two types of artificial intelligence from Microsoft, though only on internal police information and not in any publicly connected way, so far. One of the two, a cloud-based search tool, 'may improve operational efficiency ... and reduce the likelihood of risks caused by poor information availability and awareness', the new report said. 'Strict keyword searching can lead to important information not being found when needed.' Controls were in place to 'avoid data leakage to external parties'. Police have been adding high-tech data-mining tools to try to improve intelligence systems assessments found were disjointed, such as SearchX for frontline officers in 2023. The Police Commissioner ordered the first such tech stocktake in 2020 only after RNZ exposed they had trialled — without proper authorisation — an algorithm that searches social media for face matches, from US firm Clearview AI. The list was later made public under media pressure. A fourth technology they were currently trialling stitched drone footage together, and a fifth, under way in central Auckland was of devices that could share text, audio and images on a secure cell network 'to improve response times' in the CBD. Almost two dozen systems are already in use for investigations. Some, such as BriefCam, which scans CCTV footage, uses facial recognition, but not on live footage, police say. They recently increased use of automated number plate recognition (ANPR) technology from several hundred to about 2000 times a day, accessing commercial cameras and the software of two private companies to do so. Court challenges against the use of ANPR in evidence failed last year.
Channel Post MEA
28-03-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Milestone Systems Reports 18.7 Percent Growth in 2024
Milestone Systems' data-driven video technology took another leap in 2024: Financially, by outpacing the market with an 18.7 percent growth in net revenue, reaching the DKK 2 billion mark (approx. $290 million), and technologically, with the strategic acquisition of BriefCam analytics and Arcules cloud. Milestone is now ready to expand and push technology boundaries. 'Milestone has delivered exceptional results in 2024, marked by significant growth in both revenue and earnings,' says Lars Larsen , Chief Financial Officer in Milestone. Net revenue rose to DKK 2 billion from DKK 1.7 billion (approx. $246.6 million ) in 2023, reflecting a robust 18.7% increase. This is a doubling of the revenue from 2020. Earnings (EBIT) reached DKK 106,8 million (approx. $15.5 million ). 'We consider this to be a very satisfying result, underscoring the resilience and strength of our business,' says Lars Larsen . Strengthening innovation and resilience The year of 2024 was also marked by global challenges and increased pressure on democratic values – impacting people, societies, and businesses. 'Milestone and our colleagues and partners have shown great resilience and achieved impressive outcomes in a time of significant change around the world. Focusing on strengthening our innovation means that today, we are positioned well to be the frontrunner of the technology-enabled era that awaits,' says Lars Larsen . 23 percent of Milestones revenue was spent on research and development – in total DKK 478 million (approx. $69.3 million ) – reflecting the commitment to innovation. This is an increase of 34 percent compared to 2023. Exciting Outlook for 2025 Building on the transformative achievements in 2024 with the strategic acquisitions of BriefCam video analytics and Arcules cloud, focus in 2025 will be to amplify Milestones investments in technology, talent and expertise even further. 'Our priorities are clear: integrate BriefCam and Arcules seamlessly into our operations and culture, expand our market presence with a strong product offering, and continue pushing the boundaries of responsible innovation in video technology and AI,' says Thomas Jensen , Chief Executive Officer at Milestone. 'We are very proud of project HAFNIA, where NVIDIA and Milestone Systems are bringing our combined technological skills into creating a privacy-compliant data platform that helps cities, organizations, companies and public institutions to utilize and share video data. With ethically sourced data, we can now also build the world's first anonymized and annotated visual data library platform for training future AI-models' says Thomas Jensen . 0 0
Zawya
27-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Annual report 2024: Milestone reaches DKK 2bln (close to 1.06bln in AED) mark in net revenue
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Milestone Systems' data driven video technology took another leap in 2024: Financially, by outpacing the market with 18.7 percent growth in net revenue, reaching the DKK 2 billion (close to 1.06 billion in AED) mark - and technologically, with the strategic acquisition of BriefCam analytics and Arcules cloud. Milestone is now ready to expand and push technology boundaries. 2024 saw remarkable transformation and success for Milestone. Breaking new ground through the strategic acquisitions of BriefCam analytics and Arcules cloud, we developed our product offerings and strengthened our partnerships. 'Milestone has delivered exceptional results in 2024, marked by significant growth in both revenue and earnings,' says Lars Larsen, Chief Financial Officer in Milestone. Net revenue rose to DKK 2 billion (close to 1.06 billion in AED) from DKK 1.7 billion in 2023 (close to 901 million in AED), reflecting a robust 18.7% increase. This is a doubling of the revenue from 2020. Earnings (EBIT) reached DKK 106.8 million (close to 56.6 million in AED). 'We consider this to be a very satisfying result, underscoring the resilience and strength of our business,' says Lars Larsen. Strengthening innovation and resilience The year of 2024 was also marked by global challenges and increased pressure on democratic values - impacting people, societies, and businesses. 'Milestone and our colleagues and partners have shown great resilience and achieved impressive outcomes in a time of significant change around the world. Focusing on strengthening our innovation means that today, we are positioned well to be the frontrunner of the technology-enabled era that awaits,' says Lars Larsen. 23 percent of Milestones revenue was spent on research and development – in total DKK 478 million (close to 253.4 million in AED) – reflecting the commitment to innovation. This is an increase of 34 percent compared to 2023. Exciting outlook for 2025 Building on the transformative achievements in 2024 with the strategic acquisitions of BriefCam video analytics and Arcules cloud, focus in 2025 will be to amplify Milestones investments in technology, talent and expertise even further. 'Our priorities are clear: integrate BriefCam and Arcules seamlessly into our operations and culture, expand our market presence with a strong product offering, and continue pushing the boundaries of responsible innovation in video technology and AI,' says Thomas Jensen, Chief Executive Officer in Milestone. Just last week, on March 18, Milestone could announce a new landmark in the responsible technology strategy with the launch of Project HAFNIA. See the press release here: With NVIDIA NeMo Curator Milestone Systems announce a new platform to enable access to data and train AI Models 'We are very proud of project HAFNIA, where NVIDIA and Milestone Systems are bringing our combined technological skills into creating a privacy-compliant data platform that helps cities, organizations, companies and public institutions to utilize and share video data. With ethically sourced data, we can now also build the world's first anonymized and annotated visual data library platform for training future AI-models' says Thomas Jensen. MILESTONE FACTS Milestone Systems is a world leading provider of data-driven video technology making cities and businesses safer, more secure and prosperous. Our technology is used across many industries and sectors, from e.g. airports and law enforcement to retail, manufacturing, education, traffic- and smart city management. Milestones XProtect video management software is open platform, meaning we work with technology partners to enable integration with the industry's widest choice of cameras, devices and software. Milestones AI-driven BriefCam analytics and Arcules cloud give customers an even wider range of flexibility – turning video into actionable data and simplifying installation and extensions. Milestone was founded in Denmark in 1998, headquartered in Copenhagen, and since 2014 a fully independent company under the Japanese-based Canon Group. 1,500 employees with +70 nationalities in 25 locations worldwide. Milestone is market leader in Europe and second worldwide and in USA.
