TOKYO — Global professional security and public safety solutions provider i-PRO Co., Ltd., and global data-driven video technology platform Milestone Systems 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,” according to the joint announcement.
By combining i-PRO’s artificial intelligence-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,” the announcement says.
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,” according to the joint announcement. 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,” the announcement says.
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,” according to the joint announcement. “By generating descriptive metadata within the camera before transmission to the Arcules cloud, organizations can balance operational insight with data protection requirements.”
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,” the announcement says.
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,” the announcement says.
“Cloud is not about forcing a single architecture; it’s about giving customers freedom and flexibility of choice,” says Philippe Henaine, manager, strategic partners at i‑PRO, in the joint announcement.
“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,” he says.
“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,” says Sebastian Döllner, vice president, technology partnerships & open platform, for Milestone Systems, in the company announcement.
“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,” he says. “This is what our open platform philosophy is all about and together with partners like i-PRO, we are shaping intelligent solutions that resonate with our customers’ evolving needs.”
The new camera-to-cloud integration will be demonstrated for the first time at ISC West 2026, scheduled for March 25-27 in Las Vegas, at the Milestone (#18053) and i-PRO booths (#26053).
