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 company from New Zealand that makes special radio systems. It was started in 1969 by a clever inventor named Sir Angus Tait. The company has offices in many countries around the world.
Tait Communications creates radios and systems that help people talk to each other over long distances. They make products for police, fire departments, bus companies, and power companies. Most of their products are made in Christchurch, New Zealand, and then sent to customers all over the world.
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History of Tait Communications
Tait Communications, which used to be called Tait Electronics Ltd, began in 1969. Sir Angus Tait and a small team of 12 engineers built the very first all-transistor mobile radios in New Zealand.
Early Innovations
- In 1973, Tait released the Mini-phone radios. These became a popular standard for radios in New Zealand.
- By 1979, Tait started selling its portable radios and base stations to other countries. They opened their first international office in the United Kingdom.
- In the 1980s, Tait expanded to the United States (1982) and Australia (1988).
- The company also started working on "trunking" technology. This allows many users to share a few radio channels efficiently.
New Products and Growth
- In 1990, Tait launched the T800 series, which were modular base stations and repeaters. These helped extend radio signals.
- The T2000 series of mobile radios came out in 1992.
- In 1998, Tait introduced the Orca series of portable radios.
- In 2003, the 8000 series of base stations and mobile radios replaced older models.
- Tait began making products for P25 in 2005. P25 is a special standard for digital radio communication used by public safety groups.
- In 2008, the TP8100 portable radio replaced the Orca series.
Recent Developments
- In 2012, Tait Electronics Ltd changed its name to Tait Limited. They also launched new digital radio platforms called DMR Tier 3 and P25 Phase Two.
- In 2021, Tait introduced AXIOM, which combines Broadband and cellular radio solutions.
- In 2022, Tait won a big contract to build a new digital radio network for emergency services across New Zealand. This network uses the P25 Phase Two standard.
- In 2023, Tait secured another important contract to provide new digital radios to the London Fire Brigade.
- In 2024, Tait launched the TP9900 Portable radio. This is an all-in-one radio that can use both DMR and P25 technologies.
- In 2025, Tait bought m-View, a company that makes body-worn and vehicle cameras for digital evidence. They also took over Vital, a New Zealand company providing digital mobile radio and fiber broadband.
How Tait's Technology Works
Tait Communications uses several important technologies to make their radio systems work:
- P25: A standard for digital radio used by police and emergency services.
- DMR (Digital Mobile Radio): A digital radio standard for clear voice and data communication.
- MPT 1327: An older standard for trunked radio systems.
- AXIOM (Radio over IP): This technology allows radio signals to travel over internet networks.
- Body and Vehicle cameras (m-View): These cameras help record important events for safety and evidence.
Company Leadership and Structure
Who Leads Tait Communications?
Many people have led Tait Communications over the years.
- Yoram Benit became the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in January 2022. He helps guide the company's direction.
How the Company is Owned
Sir Angus Tait, the founder, set up the company in a special way. It is owned by two trusts: the Contel Charitable Trust and The Tait Foundation. This means the company is financially independent.
Awards and Partnerships
Tait Communications has received awards, like the Canterbury Champion Supreme Award in 2003. They also work with important groups 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 also a member of the International Association of Public Transport and the Utilities Telecom Council.
Where are Tait's Offices?
Tait Communications has offices in many places around the world:
