Milestone Systems has announced the release of an update to its XProtect platform, an open platform video management software (VMS).

According to the company, this R2 2024 release introduces XProtect Remote Manager, a cloud-connected service that enhances the value of Care Plus subscriptions.

The update also includes improvements to user experience and expanded language support.

An enhanced VMS

Milestone highlights that as organizations increasingly seek flexible, efficient ways to manage their video security systems, it is expanding the value of its Care Plus subscription.

The company is introducing XProtect Remote Manager, a cloud-connected service that allows XProtect VMS administrators to monitor the health and status of distributed XProtect installations in one view from anywhere through a browser.

XProtect Remote Manager enables administrators to:

• View real-time health status of devices and servers across multiple sites
• Manage basic camera settings remotely
• Grant or revoke reseller access to customer sites

The latest XProtect release also includes updates aimed at improving user experience and expanding global accessibility:

• A new layout for video grids in Mobile Clients for Tablets, optimizing space usage and enhancing visibility
• Vietnamese language support added to operator clients
• Additionally, Milestone has overhauled its XProtect 360 Split View plugin, improving video loading speed, reducing memory consumption and enhancing overall stability for users working with 360-degree cameras