New AI-powered tools promise faster insights, reduced false alarms, and seamless integration for traffic management and beyond.
Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology, has launched its Vision Language Model (VLM) powered by NVIDIA Cosmos Reason, marking a major leap in AI-driven video analytics. The VLM underpins two groundbreaking offerings: Video Summarization for XProtect® and VLM as a Service (VLMaaS) for developers.
Video Summarization for XProtect is a generative AI plug-in that automates one of the most time-consuming tasks in video management—reviewing footage. Operators can now convert video snippets into structured text summaries, search by content instead of timestamps, and filter out irrelevant motion or noise. Integrated with XProtect’s event logic, the tool promises up to 30% reduction in false alarm fatigue, streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency.
“We’re tackling video overload and manual bottlenecks with specialized AI that turns footage into actionable outcomes.” — Andrew Burnett, Acting CTO, Milestone Systems
For developers and integrators, Hafnia VLMaaS offers API-first access to production-ready video intelligence without the complexity of building or fine-tuning models. Designed for traffic-optimized operations, VLMaaS accelerates AI development by up to 70 times less effort compared to traditional approaches. With pay-per-use pricing and compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act, it enables rapid innovation while ensuring responsible AI practices.
Both solutions leverage 75,000 hours of real-world video data and NVIDIA’s advanced AI infrastructure, delivering high accuracy and scalability. Early adopters, including cities like Genoa, Italy, and Dubuque, Iowa, are already exploring these capabilities to enhance traffic management and public safety.
Andrew Burnett sums up the impact: “Customers can trust the results, deploy with confidence, and enhance existing solutions without heavy infrastructure or bespoke training.”
With these launches, Milestone Systems reinforces its position as a pioneer in responsible AI for video technology—turning overwhelming data streams into actionable insights for safer, smarter cities.
