Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems
By Contributor
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Techday's 10 Minute IT Jams provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region.
Today we talk to Milestone Systems country manager for South Pacific Brett Hansen.
Milestone Systems is a leading video management system provider, and produces IP-based video management solutions for organisations of all sizes. The company's solutions are available in most countries around the world, with regional offices and sales representatives in more than 25 countries.
In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and what the future will look like.
Watch the video below.
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