Periscope provides reliable access to POS systems, CCTV, IoT devices, and more, all managed from a single, secure platform, keeping stores up and running securely.
November 4, 2025 — Elgin, IL — Mako Networks, the most widely accepted Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) in the retail petroleum industry, proudly announced their Periscope solution has been named a Silver Award winner in the Technology & Solutions category of CStore Decisions’ Hot New Products 2025, in addition to being chosen as a 2025 Retailer Choice Best New Product by readers of CSP.
Both of these awards are truly significant, as they represent selection by a panel of retail experts, judging on innovation, presentation, and long-term potential, as well as retailers/users themselves, who have experience with Periscope and know how effective it can be in monitoring locations remotely, keeping them up and running without the need for downtime and expensive service calls.
With thousands of new products entering the market each year, Mako is honored to have Periscope recognized among the best.
“The entire team at Mako is thrilled to receive this recognition for Periscope,” said Jon Kelly, Chief Revenue Officer, Mako. “Periscope is a powerful extension of our Central Management System, layering intuitive remote connectivity tools on top of our proven network foundation. It enables secure, on-demand access to business-critical systems – like POS, CCTV, and IoT devices – at distributed retail sites, all with a single click. Customers are seeing immediate ROI through reduced site visits and improved operational efficiency. We’re proud of what Periscope delivers and excited to see its continued impact on our customers’ business performance.”
Periscope is the latest enhancement to Mako’s Central Management System (CMS), developed in response to customer demand for vertical-specific functionality. Once activated, Periscope provides seamless remote access to any web-enabled application at a distributed location from any device (whether phone, laptop, tablet, etc.), helping retailers cut costs, reduce downtime, and manage sites more effectively.
Learn more about the award-winning Periscope and how it keeps your business locations securely up and running here.
Want to learn more?
Check out our latest case study to see how Golden Oil transformed its fragmented, multi-vendor network by adopting Mako Solutions.
The switch not only stabilized their network infrastructure but also led to remarkable cost savings—$754,000 saved and an over 50% reduction in annual tech spend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
About Mako Networks
Founded in 2000, Mako Networks develops technology to deliver simple, secure, PCI-certified networks to distributed enterprises, such as gas stations, convenience stores, retail chains, quick-service restaurants, health clinics and more. Mako Network's innovative edge security solution is deployed in 22 countries by some of the largest multilocation companies in the world. The All-in-One Mako System provides effortless, nonstop secure networking using proprietary cloud-managed plug-and-play devices that offer speed to deployment and instant scale with no onsite IT required. The Mako System also supports a range of in-demand services, such as SASE, SD-WAN, Cellular Failover, Next-Gen Firewall, Cloud VPN, Wi-Fi and Voice services. The Mako System is sold as a combination of hardware and managed services or as an "as a service" subscription from Mako Networks or its authorized partners. Mako Networks is a global organization based in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit makonetworks.com.
Media Contact
Jennifer Myers
Mako Networks
media@makonetworks.com
+1 847.882.0388