LenelS2 & Milestone Systems Expand Strategic Global Partnership

Lenel Systems International and Milestone Systems expand strategic partnership and announces a 10-year agreement for LenelS2 to distribute Milestone products globally. "Customers have reacted very well to our collaboration," says Kenneth H. Petersen, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Milestone Systems. "Rather than being locked into a single provider, customers can work with two leading companies that have real synergies. As security threats become more sophisticated, continuous innovations with strong interfaces between industry leaders are in demand. That’s what this alliance delivers." (Courtesy of Milestone and Twitter)

LenelS2 is expanding upon a successful collaboration in North America, to distribute Milestone Systems open platform networked video management software (VMS) systems and products, globally over the next ten years.

The companies, each recognized as 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners in their respective categories in American Security Today’s prestigious Annual Homeland Security Awards Program, is excited to announce this joint offering of LenelS2 OnGuard® access control and Milestone XProtect® video management software through the LenelS2 channel, effectively lowering the total cost of ownership for end users and integrators by offering reduced licensing fees and efficient pre and post sales support.

Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS) is powerful and easy to use with a wide array of features for basic to advanced surveillance needs.

The integration, which has been successful through the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP) and Milestone Certified Solution, provides customers with tight, efficient interoperability between the OnGuard and Milestone XProtect systems.

Jeff Stanek, president, LenelS2
Jeff Stanek, president, LenelS2

Web and mobile optimized, the latest OnGuard version provides users with enhanced access control and management options, robust cybersecurity and increased browser-based solutions, while Milestone’s XProtect video VMS is powerful and easy to use with a wide array of features for basic to advanced surveillance needs.

“We’re excited to expand this proven, integrated access-video offering to customers globally,” said Jeff Stanek, president, LenelS2.

“This strategic integration will provide our partners the benefit of a leading, unified offering from the top VMS and access control solution providers in the global security industry.”

“This integration includes a seamless user experience and specific interface enhancements across our systems, a direct outcome of the collaborative effort.”

Lenel's OnGuard® Version 7.5 Delivers Powerful Enhancements to Mobility, Cybersecurity, Unification and Cloud Compatibility
Lenel’s OnGuard® Version 7.5 Delivers Powerful Enhancements to Mobility, Cybersecurity, Unification and Cloud Compatibility

“Customers have reacted very well to our collaboration,” said Kenneth Hune Petersen, chief sales & marketing officer, Milestone Systems.

“Rather than being locked into a single provider, customers can work with two leading companies that have real synergies.

As security threats become more sophisticated, continuous innovations with strong interfaces between industry leaders are in demand.

Kenneth Hune Petersen, chief sales & marketing officer, Milestone Systems
Kenneth Hune Petersen, chief sales & marketing officer, Milestone Systems

That’s what this alliance delivers.”

“We are excited that this agreement has been expanded into a global partnership,” said Stephane Baudena, managing director, Fire & Security Products, EMEA, LenelS2.

“This will allow us to leverage the momentum and proven success achieved by the North American team.”

LenelS2 Takes Platinum in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

LenelS2

2018 ASTORS Platinum

  • Best Enterprise Access Control

  • OnGuard Security Management Platform

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.

William "Bill" Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Boston Police Department (BPD) and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), will speak at the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East 2019, on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (Courtesy of Teneo Risk)
Bill Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Boston Police Department (BPD) and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), will speak at the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East 2019, on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (Courtesy of Teneo Risk)

The 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program drew an overwhelming response from industry leaders with a record high number of corporate and government nominations received, as well as record breaking ‘ASTORS’ Presentation Luncheon Attendees, with top firms trying to register for the exclusive high – end luncheon and networking opportunity – right up to the event kickoff on Wednesday afternoon, at the ISC East registration!

Over 130 distinguished guests representing National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

2018 ASTORS

  • The Department of Homeland Security
  • The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
  • Argonne National Laboratory
  • The Department of Homeland Security
  • The Department of Justice
  • The Security Exchange Commission Office of Personnel Management
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Viasat, Hanwha Techwin, Lenel, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Verint, Canon U.S.A., BriefCam, Pivot3, Milestone Systems, Allied Universal, Ameristar Perimeter Security and More!

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by ATI SystemsAttivo NetworksAutomatic SystemsDesktop Alertand Royal Holdings Technologies.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland SecurityAwards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

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Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Access Control/ Identification Personal/Protective Equipment Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism
Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System Interagency Interdiction Operation Cloud Computing/Storage Solution
Facial/IRIS Recognition Body Worn Video Product Cyber Security
Video Surveillance/VMS Mobile Technology Anti-Malware
Audio Analytics Disaster Preparedness ID Management
Thermal/Infrared Camera Mass Notification System Fire & Safety
Metal/Weapon Detection Rescue Operations Critical Infrastructure
License Plate Recognition Detection Products And Many Others!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

2018 Champions Edition

See the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Best Products of 2018 ‘ Year in Review’ for in-depth coverage of the outstanding products and services of firms receiving American Security Today’s 2018‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards.’

 

Enter Early to Maximize Media Coverage of your Products and Services at Kickoff, and Get the Recognition Your Organization Deserves!

And be sure to Register Early for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East 2019 to ensure your place at this limited- space event!

2018 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon
2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon

Why the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?

American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

Why American Security Today?

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 70,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

The old traditional security marketplace has been covered by a host of security publications that have changed little over many years.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that provides our readers with solutions to their challenges.

Our Editorial staff provides a full plate of topics for our AST monthly digital editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts.

The editorial calendar and AST’s high drawing website features 23 different Technology and Marketing Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities and Emergency Response among others.

These sectors are part of the new integration, where these major applications communicate with one another in a variety of solutions to protect our cities and critical infrastructure.

AST has Expanded readership into vital Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other Potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – enticing targets for extremist or lone wolf attacks due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

Together, LenelS2 and Milestone Systems have a combined 40 years of industry experience in providing customers with proven security solution technologies, offering open platform solutions that provide customers flexibility to select the optimal security systems to meet their needs. 

LenelS2 Milestone

LenelS2 is a global leader in advanced physical security solutions, including access control, video surveillance, event monitoring and digital signage, with technology which includes web-based and mobile applications enhanced by cloud-based services.

Milestone Systems, a stand-alone company in the Canon Group, is a leading provider of open platform video management software; technology that helps the world see how to ensure safety, protect assets and increase business efficiency.