Interface Security Systems Changes Trading Name to Interface Systems
In a move designed to better reflect the ever-expanding portfolio of solutions offered to customers, Interface Security Systems today announced it is changing its trading name to Interface Systems. While Interface has built its reputation as a leading managed services provider of business security solutions, the company specializes in offering innovative solutions that span physical security, network, voice connectivity, and business intelligence. This integrated suite of services enables Interface to unlock actionable insights for consumer-facing distributed enterprises.
Interface Security Systems Appoints Brian Garavuso as CTO
Interface Security Systems announced that it has appointed Brian Garavuso as its Chief Technology Officer. With almost 30 years of global executive leadership experience, Garavuso has served in C-level and advisory roles for companies that include OfficeMart, Diamond Resorts International, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, the Mariner Group, and Cape Coral Hospital. He received his BA in finance and accounting from South Florida University.
Interface Security Systems Completes New $60 Million Round of Equity Financing
Interface Security Systems announced the completion of a $60 million equity financing transaction led by its current sponsors SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners. The additional equity capital will help facilitate the company?s growth strategy and strengthen its industry-leading capabilities, featuring highly differentiated managed services. This new capital comes in the wake of a highly productive 2020 for Interface.
Interface Security Systems Introduces New Business Text Messaging App for Restaurant, Retail and Hospitality Businesses
Interface Security Systems managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announced a new offering that enables its restaurant, retail and hospitality customers to communicate with their patrons via SMS and MMS text messages. Using their regular published business telephone number, businesses can have real-time two-way text conversations with their guests, inform them when their orders are ready to be picked up, or when their room is ready.
Interface Security Systems Helps Thrive Restaurant Group Implement New Managed SD-WAN, 4G/LTE, UCaaS and Security Systems
Interface Security Systems recently provided Thrive Restaurant Group, one of Applebee?s largest franchisees in the US, with a scalable network, communications and security services. The new solutions include a next-generation secure SD-WAN architecture with network upgrades, 4G/LTE wireless capability, unified communications as service (UCaaS) with cloud-based VoIP and a secure and standardized business security systems platform.
Interface Security Systems Promotes Brent Duncan to President and COO
Interface Security Systems announced the promotion of Brent Duncan to President and COO. Interface Security Systems is a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners. Since joining Interface in April 2019 as Chief Revenue Officer, Duncan has been instrumental in transforming the company?s go-to-market strategy. Under Duncan?s leadership, Interface expanded its service offerings to a wider range of verticals.
Interface Security Systems Helps Retailers and Restaurants Enforce Social Distancing and Mask Policies
Interface Security Systems announced it is now offering interactive remote video monitoring service with automated voice-down options to help it’s retail and restaurant customers promote social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines on their premises. A growing number of retailers and restaurants are reporting increased incidents of agitated customers and in-store violence during this health crisis.
Interface Security Systems Makes Virtual Security Guard Monitoring Affordable
Interface Security Systems announced it is expanding its Interactive Remote Video Monitoring services with a new highly-affordable Virtual Security Guard Monitoring package designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises with moderate security challenges. With installation costs starting at just $2,500, companies are now able to protect their employees, customers, and assets with the help of trained security professionals monitoring their premises with live video and two-way audio.
Interface Security Systems, Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies Host Webinar on Protecting Lone Workers
nterface Security Systems, together with Sally Beauty and Whereable Technologies will host a webinar called: ?5 Actionable Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Lone Workers Now?. Today, a wide range of businesses including retailers, restaurants, banks, hospitality chains, and real estate companies are having to adapt their business models while operating with reduced staff. While lone employees play a critical role in keeping these businesses up and running, they are more at risk of encountering life threats at work.
RMH Franchise Leverages Innovative Service Bundle from Interface Security Systems
Interface Security Systems provided RMH Franchise, the world?s second-largest Applebee?s franchisee, with secure SD-WAN over broadband, 4G/LTE wireless WAN backup and VoIP solutions. A significant update for RMH?s aging network environment, the solutions are boosting RMH?s application performance, wireless failover capabilities, and providing a seamless voice solution that has proved to be particularly useful during times of lockdown and social distancing.
Interface Security Systems Expands its Interactive Monitoring Services with Integration of Wearable Personal Protection Devices
Interface Security Systems introduced a new interactive security service that allows businesses to equip at-risk staff with a wearable safety device that is directly connected to the Interface Interactive 24/7 Central Command Centers. Through a partnership with RiskBand, a leading provider of wearable live-monitored safety devices, Interface is enabling businesses including retailers and restaurants to make wearable safety devices an essential component.
Interface Security Systems and OpenEye form Startegic Partnership
Interface Security Systems is announcing a new strategic partnership with OpenEye. The strategic partnership will combine the proven solutions of both companies to deliver a powerful remote video surveillance solution with seamless cloud video management to retailers, restaurants, and distributed enterprises. Enterprises can now leverage the power of the Interface central command center?s 24/7 virtual monitoring and the ease of use of accessing and managing video on the OWS platform.
Interface Systems enables MOD Pizza to improve security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and subscription costs by over 15%
Interface Systems announced that MOD Pizza has chosen Interface to implement a comprehensive upgrade of physical security infrastructure for more than 420 of its company-owned restaurants. By consolidating physical security operations with Interface, MOD Pizza has improved security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and monthly subscription costs by over 15%. With a mission to hire people that have barriers to hiring, including those who were formerly incarcerated, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), and those who have struggled with housing insecurity or are recovering from addiction, MOD Pizza is committed to creating a safe environment
Interface Systems Shares Best Practices with Retailers for Cybersecurity Month
As retailers integrate their digital and physical shopping experiences to future-proof their business models, it?s never been more important to be aware of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can be created by digital transformation. As cybersecurity awareness month becomes a focus of discussion in October, Interface Systems shares best practices on how to prevent retail cyber-attacks and mitigate fraud. Retail chains face a variety of security challenges, from connected POS (Point of sale) systems and devices to online ordering and delivery applications. Retailers? data lakes, which combine their customers? data with credit card information, make them particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals.
New Interface Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains
Interface Systems has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report provides an overview of the critical challenges faced by retailers.
VIVOTEK Partners with CMS on Cloud Detection Systems to Address Operational Challenges for Antarctic Icebreakers
VIVOTEK successfully partnered with CMS, a leading provider of solar radiation measuring and analysis solutions, to implement an innovative Cloud Detection and All Sky Measurement system. The project aimed at delivering accurate and reliable data for applications such as weather and cloud observations, atmospheric and climate research, solar irradiance monitoring, and irradiance nowcasting for photovoltaic plant.
VIVOTEK’s VORTEX Helps Local Security Leader AVS Reduce 90% of False Alarms and Updates MINI of Portland Operational Efficiency
American Veterans Security (AVS), a local leader providing comprehensive security solutions with over 30 years of experience, serves various clients, including commercial, residential, industrial, construction sites, and automotive sectors. AVS specializes in security monitoring and live interactive video services. AVS’s mission is to offer its clients reliable, scalable, and cost-effective security solutions while maintaining a high standard of service to meet the unique needs of its clients.
PureTech Systems Inc. Releases New Comprehensive Interface Control Document
PureTech Systems announced the release of its new Interface Control Document (ICD). This essential document provides detailed information on the interfacing requirements necessary for integrating PureTech Systems’ advanced autonomous perimeter detection, tracking, and alerting into third-party C5ISR, VMS, PSIM, and other Command and Control systems. The new ICD is designed to support developers, engineers, and integrators in effectively integrating and deploying PureTech’s autonomous perimeter protection technologies with new and existing security systems.
Iris ID Brings Ingenuity to HRMS Systems with IrisTime™ iTMS Cloud
Iris ID formally rolls out and delivers IrisTime™ iTMS Cloud, the solution to strategically help organizations better manage time and attendance functions. iTMS Cloud is a critical enhancement that when paired with biometric time clocks such as the IrisTime™ iT100 automates data collection and converts transactional data in real time. The shift away from more traditionally managed HRMS systems represents the desire that modern organizations are seeking in order to operate more efficiently.
IDIS Americas Introduces Innovative I-Mobile Transit Video Security Solution
IDIS Americas announces the launch of its new I-Mobile System, ushering in a new era of advanced transit video surveillance. The new solution delivers high-performance 4K video resolution, ease of scalability and a highly intuitive user interface, providing high performance mobile security to businesses that operate transit and fleet companies.