i-PRO a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, and Milestone Systems, a world leader in data-driven video technology, today announced that selected cameras now support native camera-to-cloud connectivity within Milestone’s video surveillance-as-a-service platform, Arcules.
The integration enables i-PRO cameras to connect directly to Milestone’s Arcules cloud without requiring on-site servers, recorders, or hardware gateways. By combining i-PRO’s secure, AI-enabled edge hardware with Arcules’ cloud-managed architecture, organizations can deploy a simplified, serverless video infrastructure while maintaining high performance, robust cybersecurity protection, and operational flexibility.
Milestone’s Arcules platform delivers centralized cloud video management, including live monitoring, playback, event search, mobile access, alert management, and case handling tools across distributed environments.
Expanding direct camera to cloud deployment options
As organizations modernize video infrastructure, many seek cloud-first deployments that reduce complexity without sacrificing intelligence or control. With camera-to-cloud support, i-PRO cameras operate as intelligent edge devices that transmit encrypted video and event data directly to the Arcules platform.
Embedded edge AI analytics processes people and vehicle detection directly within the camera. Only relevant metadata and event-based footage are transmitted to the cloud, reducing bandwidth consumption while maintaining real-time responsiveness.
Secured local SD card storage provides additional resilience in bandwidth-constrained environments and ensures video continuity during temporary network interruptions. Customers retain the freedom to choose SD card storage without proprietary lock-in, reinforcing i-PRO’s open hardware philosophy.
Open architecture and hybrid flexibility
The integration reflects both companies’ commitment to open and collaborative ecosystems. The joined approach enables customers to deploy intelligent edge cameras within Milestone’s Arcules VSaaS platform while preserving long-term architectural flexibility.
For organizations operating hybrid environments, deployments can integrate alongside existing Milestone XProtect installations. This allows customers to modernize at their own pace without requiring a full system replacement.
Bringing responsible AI and cybersecurity to the cloud
Security and responsible AI governance remain central to both i-PRO’s and Milestone’s strategies. i-PRO products are developed under its ISO/IEC 42001 AI management framework and support NDAA and TAA compliance, aligning with regulatory requirements across high demanding sectors, such as government and enterprise environments.
AI processing at the edge reduces unnecessary transmission of raw video and supports privacy-conscious deployments. By generating descriptive metadata within the camera before transmission to the Arcules cloud, organizations can balance operational insight with data protection requirements.
Building on this secure foundation at the edge, Arcules extends protection into the cloud with end‑to‑end encryption, strong user controls, and continuous compliance - leveraging Google Cloud’s six‑layer security model and continuous monitoring to protect video data at every layer
i-PRO cameras also incorporate secure boot technology, secured storage, certificate-based authentication, and hardened device architecture to protect data integrity in distributed and cloud-managed environments.
Broadening the camera to cloud ecosystem
The current integration includes a selection of i‑PRO S‑series camera models, and support will continue to expand across the wider i‑PRO line-up throughout 2026, reinforcing i‑PRO’s position as the manufacturer offering the most Arcules Camera to Cloud integrated camera models.
This broad compatibility provides indoor and outdoor deployment flexibility across retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, and multi-site enterprise environments.
Cloud is not about forcing a single architecture, it’s about giving customers freedom and flexibility of choice,” said Philippe Henaine, Manager, Strategic Partners at i‑PRO. “With Camera to Cloud connectivity in Milestone’s Arcules platform, i‑PRO is enabling a cloud model where intelligence starts at the edge and scales securely into the cloud, allowing organizations to modernize at their own pace without compromising performance, cybersecurity, or openness.
“Cloud is transforming how organizations manage and secure video data, and with the addition of i-PRO cameras, Milestone continues to accelerate the shift toward cloud-optimized, serverless video architecture,” said Sebastian Döllner, Vice President, Technology Partnerships & Open Platform, Milestone Systems. “By expanding the range of cloud-ready devices, even more customers are empowered to adopt the right mix of technology for their operational and budget requirements. This is what our open platform philosophy is all about, and together with partners like industry leading i-PRO, we are shaping intelligent solutions that resonate with our customers’ evolving needs.”
Demonstration at ISC West
The new camera-to-cloud integration will be demonstrated for the first time at ISC West at the Milestone (#18053) and i-PRO booths (#26053).