Calling Children’s Services and Education: Are you ready for the Digital Switchover?

The Digital Phone Switchover happening now across the UK and subsequent switch off of the old analog phone service (the PSTN) as well as 2G and 3G sunsetting is a program offering both opportunities for digital transformation in the education space but also can present challenges for the unprepared.

Join techUK for a free webinar to learn more about the program and what it might mean for schools, universities and children’s services in both the private sector and those maintained by local authorities. The Departments for Education and Science, Innovation and Technology will be joining communications companies Virgin Media O2, Openreach and BT to explain what’s happening and what it will mean for your organization – it might not just be the phone service impacted but other devices using the phone network - such as payment services, lift lines or fire and security systems.

Hear also some case studies from those who have been through the switchover - including a local authority maintained school and 4C Strategies will offer tips and guidance from their experience and recommended approach to make sure the move is a successful one.

For any questions or to learn more please contact Sarah Shepherd, Head of All-IP Industry Liaison, E: [email protected]

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Calling Children’s Services and Education: Are you ready for the Digital Switchover?

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