Dive Brief:
- East Coast convenience retailer and fuel distributor Petroleum Marketing Group has chosen retail technology firm Mako Networks as its managed services provider, according to an announcement from Mako.
- PMG will deploy Mako’s cloud-managed retail connectivity platform across all of its eligible retail fuel locations, which include unbranded locations as well as branded sites under banners such as BP, Sunoco and Citgo.
- PMG is one of many convenience retailers using third-party vendors to unify their technology stacks to help simplify operations and cut costs.
Dive Insight:
PMG has an extensive network that includes over 600 employees serving 1,200 gas stations from Maine to Florida. The retailer is also quietly growing its own retail arm, having made a handful of acquisitions in recent years, including the purchase of nine c-stores in the Carolinas in January.
PMG is supporting that expansion with Mako’s network. The deployment includes Mako’s firewall appliances, integrated cellular failover system, centralized monitoring, automated security and software updates, and around-the-clock support.
Installations are underway and will continue throughout the year, according to the announcement. PMG is also considering additional services offered by Mako, including automated vulnerability scanning, remote tank monitor access, and remote access to POS and on-site equipment.
“Our retail locations require high uptime and strong security, and Mako delivers on both with offering minimal complexity and outstanding support,” said Anoush Rashidi, vice president of operations at PMG. “We’re excited to deepen our partnership and are already exploring Mako’s software offerings to help future-proof our network.”
