EA Networks: Electricity and Fiber Networks in Canterbury, New Zealand

EA Networks owns and operates the electricity sub-transmission and distribution network for the mid-Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island, delivering power to 20,000 customers via 3,200 kilometers (1,990 miles) of distribution lines.

Tait is proud to have a long and successful partnership with EA Networks, providing communications solutions to help them keep the lights on, safely and efficiently. Learn more about the Network Monitoring and Distribution Automation solutions Tait provided in the stories below.

Keeping EA Networks Connected

EA Networks is responsible for the smooth operation of its electricity and fiber-optic networks. They respond to power outages, downed lines and other service interruptions. As not all staff live or work within EA Networks’ LMR coverage area, a solution was needed to make sure workers stay safe and connected when on the job, no matter where they are.

In this video, produced by Logic Wireless, distributor of Tait solutions, Myles Connew, Operations Manager of EA Networks, explains how Tait Unified Vehicle helps to keep EA Networks staff connected in and outside of their vehicles, and beyond the coverage of their LMR network.

"We need to make sure we're using the latest technology and best practices to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. Tait is a long-term partner that can help us achieve that, thanks to their expertise and international experience."

Brendon QuinnNetwork Manager, EA Networks

Client Story

EA Networks - Network Monitoring

The ability to respond quickly to incidents is crucial to EA Networks, because when there's an electricity or communications outage, customers expect a speedy resolution.

To enable their staff to focus fully on restoring service after a storm, making routine repairs, or deploying new services, EA Networks chose to have the experts at Tait Service Management Center (SMC) take care of their network monitoring. Read the full client story to find out how this service has enhanced worker safety and efficiency by enabling quick, proactive actions to minimize any disruption to their systems.

Client Story

EA Networks - Tait GridLink

EA Networks’ key objectives are to distribute power more reliably, improve the safety of their workforce and operate their business as efficiently as possible.

To accomplish these, EA Networks migrated from their outdated analog network to a DMR Tier 3 trunked network, with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) services to boost visibility of their mobile workforce. To enable Distribution Automation, EA Networks also opted for Tait GridLink terminals, improving grid reliability and speeding up fault identification for faster restoration of service. To find out more about this solution, read the full client story.

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In this video, Myles Connew, Operations Manager of EA Networks, explains how Tait Unified Vehicle helps to keep EA Networks staff connected in and outside of their vehicles, and beyond the coverage of their LMR network.

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