Tait Communications facts for kids
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| Industry | Technology |
| Founded | 1969 |
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New Zealand
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Yoram Benit |
| Products | Two-way radios Network Systems Public Safety solutions Utility solutions Urban Transport solutions |
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Number of employees
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869 (Worldwide 2011) |
Tait Communications is a big company that makes radio communication systems. Their main office is in Christchurch, New Zealand. They have offices in many countries around the world.
Tait Communications creates special radios and systems that help people talk to each other over long distances. They export most of their products from New Zealand. Their customers include important groups like London Buses and the Country Fire Authority. Other companies that make similar products are Motorola and Harris Corporation.
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How it Started: A Brief History
Tait Communications was started in 1969 by a clever New Zealander named Sir Angus Tait. He was an electronics expert and businessman. When the company began, it had 12 people who were experts in radio technology. They made the very first all-transistor mobile radios in New Zealand.
Here are some important moments in Tait's history:
- In 1973, Tait released the Mini-phone radios. These became the standard for radios in New Zealand.
- In 1979, Tait started selling portable radios and base stations. They began exporting more than a quarter of what they made! They also opened their first office outside New Zealand, in the UK.
- In the 1980s, Tait started working on a new technology called trunking. This helps many people share a few radio channels efficiently.
- In 1990, they launched the T800 series, which included important equipment for radio systems.
- In 2005, Tait launched products using a special standard called P25. This is important for public safety radios.
- In 2012, the company changed its name from Tait Electronics Ltd to Tait Limited.
What They Make: Technologies and Solutions
Tait Communications creates different kinds of radio systems and solutions for various needs. They use several important technologies:
- P25 (Project 25): This is a set of standards for digital radio communication. It's often used by emergency services like police and firefighters.
- DMR (Digital Mobile Radio): This is another digital radio standard. It helps radios send both voice and data.
- MPT 1327: This is an older standard for trunked radio systems. It allows many users to share a few radio channels.
- MPT-IP: This combines the MPT 1327 standard with internet technology.
- Distribution Automation: This helps utility companies (like those providing electricity) manage their networks better using radio communication.
- Network Management: This involves tools and systems to keep radio networks running smoothly.
Who Leads Tait: CEOs
Over the years, several people have led Tait Communications:
- Alan Martyn Gall was the General Manager from 1992 to 1998.
- Warren Francis Rickard was the Chief Executive from 1998 to 2001.
- David Michael Chick was the Managing Director from 2001 to 2009.
- Frank Owen was the CEO from 2009 to 2014.
- Garry Diack was CEO from 2014 to 2021.
- Yoram Benit became the Interim CEO in June 2021 and was confirmed as the CEO in January 2022.
How Tait is Owned
Sir Angus Tait, who founded the company, set up a special way for it to be owned. Tait Communications is owned by two trusts: the Contel Charitable Trust and The Tait Foundation. This means the company is financially independent.
Working with Others
Tait Communications works with other groups and associations in their industry:
- They help fund the Wireless Research Centre at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
- They are a founding member of the DMR Association.
- They are a member of the International Association of Public Transport.
- They are also an Associate Member of the Utilities Telecom Council.
Where Tait Has Offices
Tait Communications has offices in several countries around the world:
