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As ten years marks a truly monumental milestone for the business, we’re reflecting on everything we’ve accomplished in the last 10 years – and revealing our plans for the future. Our key achievements: Entered the UK marketplace A recent achievement, we entered the UK market in 2024 when we partnered with BT Redcare who announced […]
What is AddSecure doing to tackle the skills shortage? “AddSecure’s goal when entering the UK is to bring the history and experience from over a decade of providing alarm services in Europe to a brand new marketplace. To succeed long-term in a new region, recognising the challenges, such as the skills shortage, and tackling them early is key.” “Right away we made a plan to ensure Smart Alarms was properly equipped to […]
What should installers be doing to tackle the shutdown? 1. Conduct an audit Proactively identifying which systems need to be upgraded will allow installers to efficiently manage and prepare for numerous upgrades in a short time period. Prioritise the units in order of when their network deadline is to ensure the most critical systems are […]
While the switch-off deadline may seem like a long time away, installers should act now and switch older systems that run on PSTN over to an all-digital Internet Protocol (IP) network to ensure that customers don’t experience service interruption or downtime. Installers who want to navigate the PSTN switch-off effectively should begin preparations as soon […]
As the BT Redcare shutdown date of 15 December 2025 approaches, alarm installers face the challenge of ensuring their customers remain protected and connected. With BT Redcare Secure, Classic, and GSM systems becoming obsolete, now is the time to assess your installations and plan for seamless transitions to future-ready solutions such as AddSecure NGP. In […]
How to get prepared for the PSTN switch-off? Top 10 things to do to get ready! Preparing for the PSTN switch-off requires careful planning and proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition to modern, IP-based communication systems. Here are the top 10 things to do to get ready: 1. Assess your current infrastructure Conduct a […]
PSTN switch-off impact: Who should be concerned? The PSTN switch-off will affect a wide range of users, particularly those who rely on traditional phone lines for critical services. Who Should Be Concerned: 1. Businesses: SMEs and Large Enterprises: Companies using PSTN or ISDN lines for voice communication, fax machines, or older data transmission methods need […]
The PSTN switch off refers to the planned phase-out of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), which are the traditional systems used for voice communications and data services over copper phone lines. This transition is set to replace these legacy systems with modern, internet-based alternatives, primarily Voice over […]