In 2025 the UK will switch from its 150 year-old analogue telephone infrastructure to a new digital network. Although a beneficial advancement which will increase connectivity, the switchover will cause disruption for those industries that rely on analogue for their emergency communications systems, resulting in businesses risking falling foul of regulations.

Jay Birch, founder of Blend Telecom looks at why the lift industry in particular should be proactive about the digital switchover and the options available to ensure services remain compliant.