About MS SHIFT

Where We've Come From,
Where We're Heading

MS SHIFT is an established software company founded in 2005 by Ori Zur, a computer science engineer with deep hotel operations experience. From a single security log in Times Square, we’ve grown into a unified platform trusted by leading properties worldwide.

MS SHIFT team at work
2005
Founded in New York City
1,500+
Properties worldwide
20+
Years of continuous development
10+
Languages supported
Our Company

Our Founder

MS SHIFT was founded by Ori Zur, a computer science engineer with deep hospitality experience. While working at The Westin New York at Times Square, he saw the daily cost of disconnected operations — paper logs, siloed systems and no shared visibility — and set out to build a single platform that gives every front-line team real-time visibility.

Ori Zur, Founder & CEO of MS SHIFT

Ori Zur · Founder & CEO, MS SHIFT

About Us

Technology built by people who understand operations

In 2005, Ori Zur developed the first version of MS SHIFT to address a critical challenge in hotel operations: the fragmentation of information across departments. The solution was a unified platform that connected security, operations, engineering, housekeeping, and guest services within a single searchable, real-time system.

By bringing operational information together, hotels gained greater accountability, faster response times, improved communication, and better decision-making across departments.

As the platform evolved, MS SHIFT expanded beyond supporting individual hotel teams to delivering comprehensive operational solutions for some of the world’s leading hospitality organizations. The platform was shaped by frontline professionals and built around real operational workflows—not generic business software.

Today, MS SHIFT serves leading properties worldwide and continues to evolve through direct client feedback and long-standing partnerships developed over two decades.

Our mission remains unchanged: to build practical technology that empowers people, strengthens operations, and transforms critical information into action.

Our History
2003

The problem identified

Ori Zur, working at The Westin New York at Times Square, sees the daily cost of disconnected hotel operations — paper logs, multiple systems, no shared visibility.

2005

MS SHIFT founded

Ori launches MS SHIFT in New York City. The first unified security log is deployed at leading Times Square hotels.

2010

Platform expands

Bell desk, lost & found, packages and photo ID are added. MS SHIFT becomes a full operations platform.

2015

Mobile app & international

iOS and Android apps launch. International deployments begin across Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

2017

ForgotMyItem.com launches

Guest self-service lost & found with PayPal-integrated shipping allows guests to report and receive items without calling the front desk.

2023

Expanding beyond hotels

Expanding the platform to schools, museums, stadiums, hospitals, and casinos.

Mission & Values

Our Mission, Values & Company

For over 20 years, MS SHIFT has helped organizations simplify daily operations through one connected platform — giving every department the tools to work smarter, respond faster, and deliver exceptional service.

Our Mission

To empower organizations with intuitive technology that improves safety, streamlines operations, and creates exceptional experiences for employees, guests, students, patients, and visitors.

Our Values

  • Customer First
  • Innovation Without Complexity
  • Reliability You Can Trust
  • Security & Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Partnership for Long-Term Success

Company Overview

Founded in 2005 in New York City, MS SHIFT has grown into a global software platform trusted by 1,500+ properties across hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, stadiums, museums, cruise lines, and enterprise organizations. Our cloud-based platform unifies security, operations, workforce management, and guest services into one modern solution.

20+Years of Experience
1,500+Properties Served
GlobalPresence
One PlatformEndless Possibilities

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