So what is it that Steve gets that others fail to grasp? Perhaps he’s got that the reliability of broadband, so often cited as the principal reason why IP-based monitoring is doomed before it starts, is a complete red herring. The whole point of Emizon is that it constantly monitors the IP connection, and if there is a problem, the wireless path takes over.

Perhaps he understands that the Emizon 21 Grade 4 service is cheaper than BT Redcare and passed by the BRE/LPCB for compliance, and that unlike Redcare, it won’t need replacing as fibre is rolled out. Or perhaps he understands how easy Emizon is to install and use, and that his customer can be up and running on the same day, whether it’s a Grade 2, 3 or 4 installation.

Happily for us, Steve is not alone. Spencer Tear of Nova Security “… was immediately impressed how easy it is to use…�? and that his customers were similarly impressed that “…Emizon leverages their existing broadband/IP network …�?

Trevor Wallace of Metro Security has opted for Emizon “safe in the knowledge that we won’t have to revisit our clients’ sites when they migrate to fibre.�? For Mike Bringloe of Cleveland Security, Emizon “…does really do what it says it does, easily and cost-effectively…�? whereas Trevor Carey of Eclipse Alarms was particularly impressed “…with being able to use any TCD in any site on any line, saving hassle for our customers and valuable time for our engineers…�?

And if you are still in doubt, then listen to Chris Lewis of TIS: “More customers are migrating to digital networks, benefiting from their increased cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and expect their signalling service to follow suite.�?

Which only leaves us thinking, if you’re not using Emizon 21, there’s a lot you haven’t got.