Situation
POTS replacement recommendations
Full-service multi-tenant locations
  • UCaaS provides sophisticated voice features and functionality without capital expenditure or requirement for significant IT resources for deployment or management
Fire and security alarms
  • EPIK meets fire and safety code requirements*
  • Voice over Cable provides an MFVN solution and, depending on jurisdiction, may meet security alarm code requirements
Elevator call boxes, blue light phones, and door and gate entry communications
  • EPIK meets security code requirements, and provides reliable access with 24-hour battery backup, dual SIMs and intelligent failover
  • Voice over Cable may offer a cost-effective solution, depending on the device
Redundant systems for building energy management and maintenance monitoring
  • EPIK provides 4G wireless solution independent of voice or data access circuits
Standalone corporate offices with many employees and existing IP PBX
  • SIP Trunking offers savings and scalability if current solution is IP PBX; requires limited to no incremental investment
  • If PBX solution is aging or where full-featured voice capabilities are a priority, UCaaS or Office 365 Teams Direct Routing are good options

* Granite EPIK can include dual SIM cards and diverse cellular connections. Certain jurisdictions may require wireline connections for Fire/Life Safety and wireline connections may be necessary to furnish service at some locations.