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Milestone Systems enhances cloud connectivity with XProtect remote manager
Mumbai: Milestone Systems, a leading provider of open platform video management software (VMS), announces the release of the R2 2024 update to its XProtect platform. This latest update introduces XProtect Remote Manager, a cloud-connected service that enhances the value of Care Plus subscriptions. It also includes several new improvements focused on user experience and expanded language support to better serve global markets.
As businesses increasingly seek flexible and efficient ways to manage their video security systems, Milestone is expanding the value of its Care Plus subscription. The introduction of XProtect Remote Manager enables administrators to remotely monitor the health and status of multiple XProtect installations from any location via a browser.
XProtect Remote Manager provides administrators with the ability to:
● View the real-time health status of devices and servers across multiple sites
● Manage basic camera settings remotely
● Grant or revoke reseller access to customer sites
Though XProtect Remote Manager is in its early stages, it represents a significant step in Milestone’s cloud strategy, setting the foundation for future upgrades and features.
The R2 2024 update also brings several improvements that focus on enhancing user experience and expanding accessibility, including:
● New layout for video grids in Mobile Clients for Tablets, optimising space and improving visibility
● Vietnamese language support added to operator clients, furthering Milestone’s commitment to serving diverse global markets
● An overhaul of the XProtect 360 Split View plugin, improving video loading speeds, reducing memory consumption, and enhancing stability for users working with 360-degree cameras
These enhancements underscore Milestone’s commitment to innovation, ensuring that its solutions not only meet today’s security needs but are also adaptable to future challenges in the industry.
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
