SouthLight Services offers cellular-based telecommunications solutions that replace outdated POTS lines for critical infrastructure like fire panels and security systems. Their platform ensures service continuity and compliance with enterprise wireless technology, eliminating costly rewiring and operational risks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines are being phased out by carriers, leading to escalating costs and potential service disruptions for critical infrastructure. This obsolescence impacts essential systems such as fire panels, security networks, and elevator communication, creating compliance and operational risks for businesses.
Solution
SouthLight Services provides a cellular-based telecommunications solution that replaces outdated copper POTS lines with a reliable and compliant digital alternative. Their platform ensures continuity for critical infrastructure by leveraging enterprise wireless technology and proprietary transition methodologies. This approach eliminates the need for costly rewiring and mitigates compliance issues associated with POTS line retirement. The managed services platform offers enhanced security, scalability, and cost savings, ensuring uninterrupted operations for businesses reliant on these vital communication systems.
Target Audience
SouthLight Services targets enterprises and organizations that rely on critical infrastructure systems, including those in property management, education, hospitality, and healthcare, which are vulnerable to POTS line obsolescence.
Features
- DIGI-POTS: Cellular-based replacement for traditional POTS lines, ensuring service continuity for critical infrastructure.
- DIGI-Wireless: Enterprise-grade wireless connectivity solutions for robust and adaptable communication networks.
- DIGI-Dial: Advanced PBX solution with over 80 features for flexible enterprise communication.
- Multi-carrier LTE/5G connectivity with native carrier profiles and multi-carrier SIM options for enhanced network redundancy.
- Extended battery backup options, up to 72 hours, to meet regulatory requirements for life-safety systems.
- UL-listed hardware and data center compliance for critical infrastructure applications.
- Digi-Vue platform: A single-pane-of-glass management portal for monitoring telephone numbers, voice usage, and cellular data plans.
- Proactive data usage alerts and temporary plan upgrade capabilities to manage cellular data costs.
- Dedicated project management and professional installation services for seamless system transitions.