Redtail Telematics Ltd, a global leader in advanced telematics data analytics, software, and hardware design, has been officially named a recipient of The King’s Award for Enterprise 2026. The company was recognised for its exceptional commercial success in the International Trade category, following an unprecedented period of growth in overseas markets.
Personally approved by His Majesty The King, The King’s Award for Enterprise is the UK’s most prestigious business accolade, celebrating outstanding achievement and innovation across the nation.
Headquartered in Essex, Redtail Telematics has established itself as a trusted partner to the insurance, fleet management, and stolen vehicle tracking sectors worldwide. By processing billions of miles of driving data, Redtail’s proprietary analytics platform provides businesses with unparalleled insights into driver behaviour, risk management, and vehicle safety. The company has moved relentlessly across verticals and geographies in pursuit of developing impactful solutions that benefit drivers, vehicles, economies, and the environment.
"I am delighted for our extraordinary team here in Great Chesterford who work tirelessly to create products and services for increasingly diverse geographies and markets," said Gerard Smith, CEO of Redtail Telematics. "I would like to think that we are bringing the very best of UK thinking, building and talent to the fore, in benefitting businesses and consumers worldwide. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity of our entire team."
REDTAIL founder and Plextek group Chairman, Dr Colin Smithers, added: "This award is the result of over three decades of customer and product focus, and is the sixth such award to be made to Plextek or its spin-outs."
The award reflects Redtail’s continuous investment in cutting-edge technology and its ability to seamlessly deploy scalable, cross-border hardware and software solutions. Having shipped more than 7 million devices globally—from Italy to Indiana, Mexico to the Mumbles—Redtail’s world-class design engineering and rigorous approach to quality manufacturing delivers guaranteed performance and reliability. Its robust devices frequently circulate through 20 or so different insurance policies over a lifespan of 7 to 10 years.
As a recipient, Redtail Telematics will hold the award for five years, allowing them to fly the King's Awards flag and display the prestigious emblem across their global marketing platforms.
For more information about Redtail Telematics and their award-winning solutions, please visit www.redtailtelematics.com.
About Redtail Telematics Ltd
Redtail Telematics is a premier provider of data-driven telematics solutions. For thirty years, the company has been at the forefront of innovation and export in the tracking, insurance, and fleet management sectors. Combining proprietary hardware manufacturing with advanced cloud-based analytics software, Redtail delivers actionable insights to insurance providers, fleet operators, and vehicle security networks globally.
Redtail devices and services are used by Admiral, ingenie, ByMiles, TRACKER UK, Lojack, CalAmp, Concirrus, Acorn and JLR, among others.