Tait Communications

Tait Communications
Company typeTrust Structure
IndustryTechnology
Founded1969
Headquarters,
New Zealand
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Yoram Benit [1]
ProductsTwo-way radios
Network Systems
Public Safety solutions
Utility solutions
Urban Transport solutions
Number of employees
869 (Worldwide 2011)
WebsiteTait Communications

Tait Communications is a New Zealand radio communications company founded in 1969 by Sir Angus Tait. The company has offices in 17 countries and employs 869 staff (2011). Tait develops voice and data radio technologies, exporting about 95% of products from its Christchurch manufacturing base.[2] Customers include the New Zealand Police,[3] London Buses,[4] Country Fire Authority[5] and Basin Electric Power Cooperative.[6] Competitors include Motorola, Harris Corporation, E.F. Johnson Company, Raytheon, HYT, Selex and EMC spa.

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  3. ^ Sail, Doug (28 August 2024). "Emergency services new shared radio network to be trialled in South Canterbury". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  4. ^ "NZ radios keep London buses moving. - Australasian Business Intelligence". Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
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