{"id":11533,"date":"2026-01-19T17:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-uk\/?post_type=landing&p=11533"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:25:30","slug":"avire-solutions-for-lift-consultants","status":"publish","type":"landing","link":"https:\/\/www.avire-global.com\/en-uk\/avire-solutions-for-lift-consultants\/","title":{"rendered":"AVIRE Solutions for Lift Consultants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Clearer insight into critical lift communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For Lift Consultants<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SENTINEL <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pro-actively managed lift emergency communications service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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SENTINEL supports Lift Consultants by providing clear visibility of lift emergency communications, enabling informed, risk-aware advice rather than assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivered as a pro-actively managed service by AVIRE, SENTINEL brings transparency to an area that is often difficult to evidence and verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The challenge for Lift Consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lift emergency communications are a critical safety requirement, yet they are often one of the least visible elements of a lift installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to telecoms infrastructure, power continuity expectations and portfolio complexity can make it difficult to determine whether emergency communications are performing as intended, particularly across existing assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For consultants, this lack of visibility creates uncertainty and risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SENTINEL approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SENTINEL delivers lift emergency communications as a pro-actively managed service<\/strong>, rather than relying on unmanaged connections or assumptions about performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVIRE maintains oversight of connectivity and battery status and provides access to service data via AVIRE Hub. This supports transparent, evidence-based discussions around risk, compliance and remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s included in the service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SENTINEL is delivered as a single managed service, supported by:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resilient cellular connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

designed exclusively for lift environments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Compliant emergency comms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

supporting EN81-28 requirements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Service management and visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

via AVIRE Hub, including audit trails and diagnostics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How SENTINEL supports Lift Consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visibility, not assumptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Access to connectivity status and service insight to support informed advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Audit-ready information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital logs and records accessible via AVIRE Hub.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Risk-aware positioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enables work on portfolios where managed comms are a requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Independent and advisory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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For existing and new assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Applicable across modernisation, refurbishment and ongoing portfolio review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Why should lift emergency connectivity be reviewed now? <\/div>\n \"arrow\"\n <\/div>\n
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The Telephone network in the UK, based upon the Public Switched telephone Network (PSTN) is closing down. This affects \u2018landlines\u2019, which are used widely to provide connectivity for emergency lift communications systems. This is happening at the end of January 2027, and post that date, all existing lines will be terminated. This is often known as the Analogue to Digital switch, moving from a tone-based call set up and signalling arrangement to an Internet Protocol (IP) based solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting now means that alternative arrangements can be made in time.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The UK PSTN network is being withdrawn by January 2027. Any lift emergency system relying on analogue infrastructure may become non-operational if migrated without proper adaptation and resilience planning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes, provided the solution maintains a continuous two-way voice path, supports power resilience, and enables automated testing in line with EN 81-28 and relevant guidance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s important to ensure that alternative solutions work as required in a consistent manner. If a fixed line IP based alternative is chosen, that should be allied with a change of hardware to achieve an end-to-end digital solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of analogue to digital converters, to avoid the need to replace hardware is not recommended as these have been proven not to work consistently across different Communication Provider\u2019s Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) access networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This however may not even be possible as a fixed line circuit, like FTTP, may not be available to the premises\/lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cellular solutions, based upon 4G or 5G offer the most flexible and consistent solutions UK-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendation is to test thoroughly whatever solution is proposed, to include fallback arrangements due for example to a localised power failure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Maybe. Do bear in mind that Communications Providers\u2019 businesses are focussed on the provision of Broadband and standard Telephony \u2013 they don\u2019t typically know the use-case for any of the lines that they provide. Accordingly, you should be proactive and help your clients engage with their Communication Providers to ensure a smooth migration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A defensible approach includes power-backed connectivity, proactive monitoring, clear testing capability, and documented system performance that can be evidenced during audit or review.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Absolutely, in higher-risk environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a fixed line solution is available, then a back-up cellular route would be recommended, whereas in cellular-only solutions, a dual path option with multi-SIMs would be recommended. Either way, knowing that a fallback option was being used must be visible to operational control in order that remedial work can be undertaken to restore service to the primary route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Managed services provide ongoing monitoring and fault visibility, helping consultants specify solutions that remain operational beyond initial commissioning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No. Connectivity management complements lift maintenance by ensuring the communication pathway remains operational, while mechanical and safety servicing remain with the maintenance provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lift emergency communications should be considered critical infrastructure and aligned with broader building digital migration plans, rather than treated as isolated legacy lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find out what comms. solution(s) are in place today and if they\u2019re PSTN. If you struggle to find out, speak to the client or FM lead. It could be that a phone bill might need to be examined, or ask us at Memco by Avire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If PSTN is used, we can manage the whole update from a single lift with no redundant connectivity up to multi-sites with fully backed up solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key though is to act now. Time is short and resources will be constrained further as the deadline approaches.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evidence-led insight for critical lift communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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SENTINEL can be referenced within surveys, specifications and advisory recommendations where appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To discuss how SENTINEL can support your consultancy work, speak to AVIRE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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