Public safety agencies and security teams have long struggled with the limitations of proprietary digital evidence management systems, including high costs, rigid integrations, and restricted storage choices that complicate workflows. XProtect Digital Evidence Management System eliminates these constraints through an open, scalable approach that integrates seamlessly with Milestone's XProtect, reducing the total cost of ownership while enhancing efficiency.

"XProtect Evidence Manager advances our commitment to the open-platform philosophy that defines Milestone,” said Tim Palmquist, Vice President, Americas, Milestone Systems. “By extending this approach to evidence management, we're giving organizations the freedom to choose how they implement, share, and store digital evidence, on their terms." (Milestone, Press Release 2025)

The extension enhances digital evidence management via three key innovations. First, workflow efficiency enables faster, more coordinated case management by consolidating digital evidence from multiple sources and external parties into a single, organized combined case file. Second, license-free sharing allows users to securely distribute password-protected evidence to internal or external stakeholders without additional software or costly licensing. Third, storage freedom offers the ability to archive evidence on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments, supporting IT flexibility and cost control.

This open approach helps organizations reduce expenses traditionally associated with proprietary systems, from upfront licensing to long-term maintenance, while improving scalability and interoperability across their technology ecosystems.

Though built with public safety in mind, XProtect Evidence Manager's benefits extend far beyond police enforcement. Organizations handling incidents requiring secure evidence management, such as airports, casinos, university campuses, and corporate facilities, can use the system to strengthen collaboration and streamline their investigative processes.

"By challenging entrenched market dynamics and introducing genuine freedom of choice, we're disrupting how the industry approaches digital evidence," said Tim Palmquist. "This transformation represents a shift toward greater openness and user control. By emphasizing freedom and choice, we're helping redefine how organizations think about managing digital evidence over its entire lifecycle." (Milestone, Press Release 2025)

Fully integrated with XProtect VMS and compatible with analytics platforms like Milestone's BriefCam, XProtect Evidence Manager enables users to analyze and manage video evidence faster and more effectively. By delivering true flexibility and independence, Milestone is reshaping how organizations think about the entire lifecycle of digital evidence—from capture to collaboration to long-term storage. XProtect Evidence Manager will first be available in the United States, with global rollout planned for 2026.

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About Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems is a world leader in data-driven video technology used in industries as diverse as manufacturing, airports, law enforcement, retail, and traffic management. We provide a clear picture of how to create a safer, better and more prosperous world. Our XProtect video management software, BriefCam AI-powered analytics, and Arcules cloud VSaaS help our customers learn from the past, understand the present, and predict the future. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Milestone employs more than 1,500 people worldwide and has been an independent company in the Canon Group since2014.