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    1. Video Surveillance

    Milestone Systems promotes Dr. Barry Norton to VP of Research

    July 2, 2021
    With this internal promotion, Milestone Systems sets the bar high for the future of video software technology
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    Dr. Barry Norton is the new VP of Research for Milestone Systems.
    Dr. Barry Norton is the new VP of Research for Milestone Systems.
    Copenhagen – July 1, 2021 --  Dr. Barry Norton joined Milestone Systems in May 2018 as director of research. In his new role as vice president of research, Barry will also—in addition to continue leading Milestone’s growing research department—be responsible for increased collaboration with universities. This will help move forward machine learning, especially in relation to computer vision. Dr. Barry will be instrumental in helping to create the next generation of video software technology that will not only be innovative but will be used for greater societal good.
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    “Milestone Systems has high ambitions for the future. We need to understand and predict future technologies and megatrends to help accelerate Milestone Systems’ ambitious growth journey. Increasing our focus on research will gear this journey. Barry is always more than one step ahead when it comes to applying future technologies because of his profound knowledge and ingenuity. I’m confident that Barry will play a key role in taking Milestone’s video software technology to the next level,” said Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, chief technology officer, Milestone Systems.

    Over the years, Milestone Systems has gradually increased investment in research capability and expertise. With the newly created vice president of research role, Milestone Systems will further develop its business and core strategic initiatives to accelerate the company’s ambitious growth journey and offer more cutting-edge, high-quality product features. The vice president of research will report directly to the chief technology officer at Milestone Systems.

    Dr. Barry Norton, vice president of research, Milestone Systems, commented: “Milestone’s ‘Make the World See’ mission is a clarion call to bring together the latest achievements in artificial intelligence from the lab to deliver true situational understanding in the real world. The commitment to deliver such technology in a responsible manner makes Milestone the ideal environment to deliver on this vision.”

    About Milestone Systems

    Milestone Systems 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. Milestone enables an open platform community that drives collaboration and innovation in the development and use of network video technology, with reliable and scalable solutions that are proven in more than 500,000 installations worldwide. Founded in 1998, Milestone is a stand-alone company in the Canon Group. For more information visit: www.milestonesys.com. For news and other press releases, visit our Newsroom. Click here for information on Trademarks.