Vertel, Australia

After rigorous evaluation, Tait has been selected to provide Vertel's DMR Tier III network infrastructure. Tait's genuine support for open standards was a major factor in the selection. Tait will work with Vertel to create a multivendor ecosystem of compatible radios and applications to connect to their DMR Tier III network.

The commitment from Tait and Vertel to open standards is significant. Compared to proprietary digital networks that are limited to a single vendor's products, with the DMR Tier III network customers aren't locked in. The freedom of choice provided to customers for radios and applications will translate into real value from day-one and throughout the life of the investment.

The first phase of this network will be live in early 2015 and will connect 10 sites from Newcastle through Sydney to Wollongong and the surrounding areas. This will grow to a national network of well over 50 sites in the next phase.

A customer's transition to a DMR Tier III network can be seamless when multi-mode radios capable of conventional analogue, MPT, DMR Tier II and DMR Tier III are introduced to a fleet. Customers can manage their costs and embark on a gradual transition with these radios that can access both the old and new networks.