Milestone Systems and IQSIGHT, formerly Bosch Video Systems, have announced the global release of SmartSuite, a consolidated plugin suite that embeds Intelligent Video Analytics from IQSIGHT directly into Milestone’s XProtect video management software (VMS).

In the Middle East, where countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are rapidly embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across public safety, smart cities, transport networks, and critical infrastructure, SmartSuite arrives at a pivotal moment for regional security technology transformation.

Streamlining system setup and leveraging rich metadata, the SmartSuite integration empowers security professionals to configure hardware, surface analytics, and manage operations within XProtect as a single pane of glass.

Bringing this data from SmartSuite directly into XProtect adds intelligence to deliver deeper forensic insights, accelerated incident response, and operational efficiency, providing the foresight needed for organisations to proactively address security and safety risks.

Key benefits include:

Enhances operator awareness and investigation

• Surfaces rich metadata within XProtect, including color‑coded bounding boxes, object classification, trajectory lines, and gunshot direction indicators.
• Supports forensic search and real‑time metadata visualization for Intelligent Video Analytics Pro (IVA Pro) analytics, such as Appearance and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Compatible with IVA Pro Visual Gun Detection, designed to detect a person brandishing a gun and promptly alert personnel to support faster threat identification in environments such as schools.
• Governments and enterprises across the Gulf are prioritising AI‑enabled safety systems as part of smart city and national digital strategies, especially in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which host leading security and technology expos and initiatives.

“In the Middle East, where security and operational intelligence continue to be strategic priorities across critical infrastructure, smart cities, and enterprise environments, the advancements Milestone Systems is announcing today represent a significant leap forward,” said Louise Bou Rached, Director- Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.

Streamlines installation and system setup

• Reduces installation time for system integrators by up to 70% by consolidating three separate plug‑ins into one unified suite*.
• Includes panoramic de‑warping and hardware control features such as wipers and infrared illumination.
• Adds Project Assistant import capabilities, enabling automatic configuration of Bosch camera names, groups, network settings, and image adjustments to speed up commissioning.

Simplifies device configuration

• Allows integrators to configure Bosch cameras directly within the XProtect Management Client, eliminating the need to log in to each device or switch between Milestone and external configuration environments.
• Introduces fast event subscription, making it easier to set up analytics-driven alarms and notifications.

SmartSuite is available globally, free of charge, and can be downloaded via IQSIGHT.com.

“SmartSuite raises the bar for integrated security management and provides a powerful new way to unify systems, insights, and action,” Sebastian Döllner, Vice President for Technology Partnerships, C Open Platform, Milestone Systems, said. “By bringing together the advanced technologies and expertise of IQSIGHT and Milestone, we enable our customers to strengthen their security operations and respond to incidents faster and more precisely.

“This collaboration showcases the power of open platform innovation and delivers meaningful value to security professionals worldwide.”

“The introduction of SmartSuite enables organisations to seamlessly surface real-time insights within their environments to speed decision-making in critical situations,” Sam Ward, Chief Commercial Officer, Global Sales, IQSIGHT, added. “Together with Milestone, we continue to deepen the integration of our solutions to expand visual intelligence capabilities and further enhance the benefits for our shared customers.”

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