What Tait Communications does

Tait Communications is a Christchurch, New Zealand-headquartered, privately held company founded in 1969 that designs, manufactures, and supports critical communications solutions for public safety, transportation, and utility customers globally. The company employs 501-1,000 staff and operates across 15+ countries through a combination of a certified global dealer network and direct enterprise sales teams supported by regional offices in Houston (Americas) and Santiago (Chile).

The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on four radio platforms: TAIT AXIOM (a broadband platform converging LMR, LTE, Satellite, and WiFi), Tait P25 (Project 25 public safety radio), Tait OpenDMR (commercial DMR with Tait OpenTrunk trunking), and Analog systems. These are complemented by the Tait Enable Suite for network management (EnableFleet, EnableMonitor, EnableInsight, EnableProtect), Matrix video solutions, rugged smartphones, push-to-talk applications (Tait TeamPTT, PTToX), and adjacent offerings in biometrics (Tait Biolink), SCADA/telemetry (GridLink), location services, recording, dispatch, rapid deployable systems, and intrinsically safe equipment. The acquisition of RFI Technology Solutions in February 2024 added coverage enhancement capabilities for radio and cellular networks.

Tait generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales (radio equipment, base stations, accessories), professional services (cybersecurity, implementation, support, training), and software/subscription offerings (network management and workforce applications). The go-to-market is sales-led with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing for enterprise and government customers, supported by the Tait Radio Academy and Learn at Tait training platforms and a content-driven marketing program. The company serves primary segments including Public Safety, Transportation, and Utilities, with secondary exposure to Mining/Oil & Gas and Other Industries, and has been recognized as New Zealand Hi-Tech Company of the Year in 2024.

Name

Tait Communications

Legal name

Tait Communications

Website

https://taitradio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tait Communications is a privately held New Zealand critical communications provider founded in 1969 that designs and manufactures LMR, LTE, satellite, and WiFi-based radio systems for public safety, transportation, and utility customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mission-Critical Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Critical communications
• Land mobile radio
• P25 radio systems
• Broadband push-to-talk
• Radio network management

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of radio equipment including portable radios, mobile radios, base stations, and accessories. Products include P25, DMR, Analog radios and broadband devices.
2. Professional Services: Cybersecurity services, implementation services, support services, and training services for system deployment and maintenance.
3. Software and Solutions: Network management software (Tait Enable Suite), workforce applications, workflow automation, and video solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tait Communications designs, manufactures, and supports mission-critical radio communications solutions, including P25 and DMR land mobile radio systems, broadband push-to-talk platforms (TAIT AXIOM), network management software (Enable Suite), dispatch consoles, and rugged devices. The company sells open-standards-based hardware, software, and lifecycle services to public safety, utility, and transportation organizations worldwide.

Product overview

Tait Communications designs, manufactures, and supports critical communications solutions for public safety, transportation, and utility customers globally. The portfolio operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on multiple radio platforms: TAIT AXIOM (broadband platform converging LMR, LTE, Satellite, and WiFi), Tait P25 (public safety radio), Tait OpenDMR (commercial digital radio with OpenTrunk trunking), and Analog systems. Supporting platforms include the Tait Enable Suite (EnableFleet, EnableMonitor, EnableInsight, EnableProtect) for network management, video solutions (Matrix 2 Plus, Matrix Mini), rugged smartphones, and applications such as Tait TeamPTT and Tait PTToX for push-to-talk. Specialized solutions span worker safety, biometrics (Biolink), location services, dispatch, rapid deployable systems, SCADA/telemetry (GridLink), and recording. Services include professional (cybersecurity), implementation, support, and training via the Learn at Tait platform. The company acquired RFI Technology Solutions in February 2024 for radio and cellular coverage enhancement. Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, with offices across Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAIT AXIOM: Broadband solutions integrating critical communications with LMR, LTE, Satellite, and WiFi technologies
• Tait Enable Suite
• Tait OpenDMR
• Tait Radio Academy
• Tait Tough
• Tait TeamPTT
• Tait LifeX

Products and services

• TAIT AXIOM
• Tait P25 Radio Platform
• Tait OpenDMR
• Analog Radio Systems
• Tait Matrix 2 Plus
• Tait Matrix Mini
• Tait Enable Suite
• TP9900 Portable Radio
• TP9655 Portable Radio
• Tait 9900 Series
• Tait Rugged Smartphones
• Tait Biolink
• Tait GridLink
• Intrinsically Safe (IS) Radios
• Digital Evidence Management System
• Professional Services
• Implementation Services
• Support Services
• Training Services

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CrusadersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 February 2026Exclusive critical communications partnership with Crusaders rugby team starting the 2026 season. Tait provides Christchurch-built P25 encrypted radios for secure communications during training, community events, and games. Both Canterbury-based organizations share values of reliability, excellence, and performing under pressure.
• RFI Technology SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2024Tait Communications acquired RFI Technology Solutions on February 9, 2024. RFI is an Australian manufacturer specializing in high-performance coverage enhancement solutions for radio and cellular networks. The acquisition strengthens Tait's position in critical communications by adding coverage enhancement capabilities. RFI will continue operating as a standalone enterprise under current leadership, supporting public safety and carrier markets.
• FrequentiscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Frequentis for Tait LifeX - a joint solution combining Tait's radio hardware with Frequentis' command and control expertise for public safety applications.
• MatatūminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit communications partnership providing critical communications solutions for Matatū public transit operations in New Zealand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• L3Harris Technologies: Provides mission-critical communications, including tactical and public-safety radios and broadband solutions. Comparable to Tait at the high-end public safety and government buyer, with broader defense exposure.
• Icom: Japanese radio manufacturer producing LMR, marine, aviation, and amateur radio equipment with P25 and DMR offerings. Overlaps with Tait in commercial and government two-way radio markets globally.
• Codan Communications: ASX-listed critical communications vendor with HF, VHF, and tactical radio solutions serving defense, public safety, and mining. Closest publicly-traded peer to Tait by size and end-market mix, especially in mining and government.
• JVCKENWOOD: Through its EFJohnson and KENWOOD brands, manufactures P25, DMR, and NEXEDGE radio systems for public safety, utilities, and enterprise. Direct competitor in the same LMR and P25 procurement battles as Tait.
• Motorola Solutions: Global market leader in P25, DMR, and mission-critical communications for public safety and government. Directly competes with Tait across Tait's core P25 portable/mobile radio, base station, and network portfolio, with a far larger install base and R&D budget.
• Hytera: Chinese-headquartered manufacturer of DMR, TETRA, and P25 radio systems for public safety, transportation, and utilities. Competes head-to-head with Tait OpenDMR and P25 offerings, particularly in emerging markets and price-sensitive tenders.
• Barrett Communications: Australian-headquartered HF/VHF radio manufacturer serving government, NGO, and mining customers. Comparable as a privately-held, mission-critical radio specialist with similar end markets and regional footprint.

Emerging players

• Frequentis: Austrian vendor of command-and-control and mission-critical communication platforms for public safety and aviation. Already partners with Tait on the Tait LifeX solution, while also competing at the integrated platform layer in the same end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Airbus (Secure Communications): Through its Secure Communications division, Airbus supplies TETRA and broadband mission-critical networks for public safety. Competes with Tait P25 in tenders where TETRA is mandated, and broader Airbus scale gives it incumbent leverage in large national programs.
• Leonardo (Public Safety & Communications): Provides mission-critical communications, command-and-control, and public-safety solutions as part of a large defense and aerospace portfolio. Competes with Tait in selected public safety procurements, particularly in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taitradio
• Facebookfacebook.com/taitcommunications
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tait-communications

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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