Kordia today announces a reset to its commercial partnership with Tait Communications, formed in 2022 to deliver the Public Safety Network’s Land Mobile Radio Network.
The changes will see Kordia divest its shares in the Joint Venture to Tait, who will take full ownership of the entity contracted to deliver the project for Next Generation Critical Communications on behalf of Police, Hato Hone St John, Wellington Free Ambulance and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
“Kordia’s role in the project will continue with our scope focusing on our core strengths; mission-critical infrastructure and core network services, as well as co-location on Kordia owned sites” says Neil Livingston, interim Chief Executive Officer at Kordia.
“We’re proud of the work we are completing so far on the Public Safety Network, and we remain committed to delivering a world-class communications network to support New Zealand's frontline emergency services.”
“By stepping into a subcontractor role on the Public Safety Network Land Mobile Radio, Kordia can free up resources allowing us to continue growing our business lines such as communications infrastructure, broadcast and maritime services, whilst also investing in high growth areas such as cloud and cyber security,” Livingston continued.
Kordia remains committed to its continued role in the Public Safety Network project and has recently appointed industry veteran Marc Rackett as Executive General Manager – Public Safety Network to lead Kordia’s scope of work.
“We’re supportive of the decisions designed to accelerate the project. We look forward to continuing to work together to deliver this project of huge national importance to New Zealand, and which will ensure our emergency services have the modern, secure, and reliable communications they need to stay safe and supported on the frontline,” says Livingston.
