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.
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.
Interface, Cradlepoint, and LPF offer insider’s look into the future of security operations
As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, an increasing number of retailers are focused on protecting their staff by deploying advanced technologies and augmenting their teams with expert security monitoring. According to the latest NRF survey, a substantial 46% of retailers have responded to increased security needs by ramping up their reliance on third-party security solutions.
Leading Multi-brand QSR Franchiser, BRIX Holdings, Chooses Interface to Streamline Network and Security Operations at All Locations
Interface Systems announced that BRIX Holdings has chosen Interface to deploy managed network, business voice, PCI compliance, business security, and business intelligence solutions for all their franchise locations, including Red Mango Cafe, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, Orange Leaf, Humble Donut Co, Greenz, Friendly’s and Pizza Jukebox. Interface’s solutions enable BRIX to offer its franchisees a modern and proven technology template that can be replicated with ease at any number of locations consistently.
Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurants Choose Interface to Modernize Network, Voice, and Physical Security
Interface Systems announced that The Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF), a family-owned and operated restaurant chain with over 40 locations across 13 states, has chosen Interface?s suite of managed services to transform its network, voice and security infrastructure. The OSF IT team wanted to standardize network equipment across all their locations to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime.
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.
Interface Launches Infant Security System and Wandering Patient Management for Hospitals
Interface Security Systems announced an expanded suite of Personal Protection Monitoring services that use active RFID tags to protect infants from abduction, prevent mother/infant mismatches, and monitor memory care patients.Personal Protection Monitoring was first launched in June 2020 with a focus on protecting at-risk lone and mobile workers in retail, restaurant, and hospitality brands. With today?s launch, Interface adds healthcare solutions to their Personal Protection Monitoring portfolio.
Mister Car Wash Transforms Security Operations Nationwide with Interface
Mister Car Wash has chosen Interface Security Systems, a leading managed service provider to upgrade and optimize its video monitoring and alarm systems. With over 350 car washes nationwide, and rapid expansion plans, Mister Car Wash is committed to delivering a safe and consistent customer experience across all its locations. To address their unique safety requirements, Mister Car Wash chose Interface to overhaul its CCTV and alarm installations and create a foundation for consistently replicating safety and security best practices across all future locations.