Electricity North West is a British Electricity Distribution Network in the North West of England. Their investment in a Tait GridLink distribution automation solution could mean shorter power cuts in rural spots. Continue Reading

Electricity is something we often take for granted – until we lose it. Fortunately, there are great Utility companies all over the world who work tirelessly to ensure their grid stays online. Modern communications tools are one of the ways Utility companies can ensure a resilient grid for everyone they serve.

Without the steady flow of electricity that Utilities companies provide, our modern world quickly falls apart. Public transportation grinds to a halt, hospitals lose the ability to treat and monitor patients, computers, ATMs, and electronic payment systems stop... Continue Reading

It’s been a long time in the making, but the fifth podcast has finally arrived. In today’s new podcast, Evan Forester discusses GridLink, SmartGrid and Distribution Automation with Philip Mullins, Solutions Marketing Manager.

In this podcast we discuss the following:

  • Why is Tait focusing on industry solutions?
  • Why is DMR the platform we are building our Industry solutions on?
  • What is GridLink and how is it related to SmartGrid?
  • How does Distribution Automation impact consumers?
  • Is anyone doing this already?
  • EA Networks and the use of... Continue Reading

Last week we wrote the article Introducing Tait GridLink: The economically intelligent choice for distribution automation.

EA Networks are currently trialling six Gridlink terminals to improve their network visibility. EA Networks owns and operates the electricity distribution network and an advanced fiber-optic communications network for the mid-Canterbury region, delivering power to approximately 17,450 consumers through almost 1,864 miles (3,000km) of distribution lines. you can read the full case study here

Watch the short clip taken from TV One News report:

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