Interface Security Systems Receives Cisco’s Highly Coveted Advanced Managed Services Channel Partner Certification

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interface Security Systems (ISS) today joins an elite class of Cisco Systems partners after receiving Cisco’s Advanced Managed Services Channel Partner (MSCP) certification.

“Achieving the MSCP certification is recognition of our first-to-market bundling of data and physical security applications on a broadband connection that we manage in the cloud”

Achieving the Advanced MSCP certification is based on the ability to provide ISS Secure Managed Cloud Services, which include wired and wireless data security and physical security services like IP-based alarm and life safety monitoring. Entry into the Cisco MSCP is by invitation only, with fewer than 100 certified Partners worldwide. Partner certification is earned by passing a rigorous, third-party audit of product design, business process, service delivery and improvement based on the globally recognized Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standard. With MSCP certification, Interface will actively market its Secure Managed Cloud Services in a special program for Cisco’s network of thousands of value added resellers.

“Achieving the MSCP certification is recognition of our first-to-market bundling of data and physical security applications on a broadband connection that we manage in the cloud,” said Interface IP Services President Robert Aranda. “Cisco’s invitation to join the MSCP is an acknowledgement of customer demand for our unique service bundle, making Interface one of the highest volume integrators of Cisco G2 routers and router services.”

Interface manages approximately 476,000 remote customer devices for some of America’s best-known names in business and commerce including Caterpillar, Sunoco, Williams-Sonoma, Edward Jones Investments, and Michaels and Aaron Brothers stores. ISS also has wide adoption of its Secure Managed Cloud Services in retail franchise groups including Carl’s Jr., Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell.

“It’s a pleasure to present our Secure Managed Cloud Services to clients,” said Interface National Sales Director Jeffrey Frye. ”This capability brings different departments like Loss Prevention, IT and Telecom, together in one unified effort to reduce phone lines, save money and improve operations and service.”

Since 1995, Interface has been known as a leading integrator and monitoring service for electronic security systems and is currently ranked as the 11^th largest company in the industry by Security Distribution and Marketing magazine. In 2007, Interface acquired New Mexico-based LPM and became the leader in IP Convergence, expanding its services to include Wide-Area Network Management, PCI Compliance, IP Alarm System Monitoring, IP Video Surveillance, and Interface Digital Voice. These cloud-based applications are delivered via Interface Secure Managed Broadband, a managed cloud featuring redundant, high-speed edge connections for failover and business continuity.

“Our strategy of using our Secure Managed Cloud to drive service adoption, closely parallels Cisco’s,” said Interface CEO Michael Shaw. “The demonstrated success of our new model has resulted in double-digit annual growth rates in subscriber-based service revenues, and a nearly 300% increase in average revenue per new subscriber.”

About Interface Security Systems, LLC

Interface Security Systems, LLC is a privately held, managed service company based in St. Louis, Missouri, with regional offices in Dallas, Long Beach, Memphis and New Orleans. Interface is a portfolio investment of Dallas-based private equity firm SunTx Capital Partners. Interface manages a broad range of secure, IP-based solutions for retail, commercial, small business and residential customers through a UL Listed Secure Operations Center and a nationwide full service branch network.