As the world transitions from analogue to digital, Legrand Assisted Living & Healthcare is leading the digitalisation agenda in technology enabled care services (TECs) by discussing the implications of the switchover at six Digital Roadshow events across the UK from Glasgow to London.
Analogue technology that has been used to operate TECs across the UK for over 40 years is being replaced by digital systems, with the transition, according to Ofcom aiming to be concluded by 2025. This process has important implications for existing analogue technologies which may continue to operate, but with the possibly of being less reliable.
Legrand’s Digital Roadshow gave service provider organisations a clearer understanding of how the digital transition will affect them and how they can plan for it with minimal disruption. Attendees were presented with the challenges faced by Assisted Living & Healthcare before taking part in a workshop that explored how digitally enabled technology could transform the services they provide.
Wendy Kendall, Legrand sales director, reflects: “The Digital Roadshows were a huge success that gave many organisations an understanding of the benefits of digital systems after admitting they initially felt the transition was a daunting process they were unprepared for. We are here to support our customers with knowledge and products that will allow the continued safety and efficiency of their valuable services.”
Legrand creates digital solutions with open protocols that support interoperability. The company offers commercial models and flexibility as well as a planned approach to phase out public switched telephone networks.
National sales manager for Tynetec, Stuart Carroll, announced: “To help customers understand their current position and how they can move towards digital, Tynetec is offering free of charge digital audits. The aim of these audits is to give organisations an understanding of where they are now and what they need to do next.”
Another newly acquired brand of Legrand, Jontek, has been ahead of the curve for some years now with its provision of digitally enabled monitoring systems, which give alarm centre operators the ability to accept calls from analogue and digital systems on one platform.
“The transition to digital services was always going to happen and our customers can be confident that we are fully prepared to support them. We’ve already planned for the switchover which makes us best placed to help customers with their own journey,” adds national sales manager for Jontek, Trevor Hoggard.
