Harris Corporation Enhances TRuepoint(TM) Microwave Radio with Additional Capacity to Meet Operators' Growing Bandwidth Needs

Harris Corporation Enhances TRuepoint(TM) Microwave Radio with Additional Capacity to Meet Operators' Growing Bandwidth Needs

August 23, 2006

-- Flagship Microwave Digital Radio Now Available with Optional 32 E1 and IP Interfaces

    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 23
/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), a
leading global provider of wireless equipment and services,
announced today that its industry-leading TRuepoint(TM)
digital microwave radio platform is now available with 32
E1 and IP interfaces. The additional E1 connections allow
network operators to cost-effectively maximize PDH capacity
on the TRuepoint radio while providing simultaneous data
transport capabilities. This new enhancement to the
TRuepoint platform provides support for today's evolving
cellular networks and services.

    As global networks grow, more bandwidth is required at
cell sites to reliably deliver advanced applications and
ensure quality of service. The additional capacity provided
by the TRuepoint(TM) 32 E1 and IP capacity upgrade allows
operators to leverage the investment in their existing
network infrastructure. By simply adding an interface with
additional E1 connections, operators can take full
advantage of their current PDH capacity capabilities. The
sophisticated modular, software-selectable architecture of
TRuepoint(TM) is able to seamlessly switch between PDH and
SDH applications, allowing operators to have a clear
upgrade path to SDH applications when more capacity is
required.  

    "The 32 E1 and IP feature upgrade was the next
logical step in the evolution of the TRuepoint
family," said Asif Rahman, vice president, Product
Line Management for the Harris Microwave Communications
Division. "Operators are constantly seeking ways to
cut costs and offer more capacity on their networks to keep
their competitive edge. TRuepoint(TM) is truly a dynamic
platform, and Harris will continue to actively increase its
functionality to meet the needs of global operators."

    The 32 E1 and IP capacity upgrade further builds on the
advancements of the TRuepoint platform, which is equipped
with remote capacity control and secure network management
features. Remote capacity control enables wireless
operators to scale capacity on any TRuepoint microwave link
within their global networks to deliver performance when and
where it is needed.  As a result, Harris customers have the
granular control required to optimize network resources and
cost-effectively adjust capacity on demand.

    The secure network management feature enables wireless
operators to remotely manage any TRuepoint platform
anywhere in the world using a broad selection of security
protocols, and also gives them the ability to create
pre-defined access permissions with Remote Authentication
Dial-In User Services (RADIUS) and event-logging
capabilities. This provides customers with the access
control required to centrally manage a global wireless
network.

    TRuepoint(TM), which is deployed in 70 countries, is
currently the only microwave digital radio platform in the
industry combining 32 E1 and IP interfaces, remote
bandwidth control and secure network management. The new
enhancement to TRuepoint(TM) is available now.

    About TRuepoint(TM)

    TRuepoint digital microwave radios lead the wireless
backhaul industry in performance and manageability. Its
modular, software-selectable architecture allows
TRuepoint(TM) to seamlessly switch between PDH and SDH
applications, enabling service providers to use a universal
platform to deliver multiple applications throughout their
networks. Designed specifically to deliver point-to-point
wireless service, TRuepoint radios can deliver service from
4 to 155 Mbps at frequencies ranging from 6 to 38 GHz. In
addition, service providers can completely manage
TRuepoint(TM) deployments remotely, with SNMP-based
management.  Built-in diagnostics and performance
management are also available.

    About Harris Microwave Communications Division

    Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of four
divisions within Harris Corporation, is the largest
supplier of microwave systems in North America and a
leading supplier worldwide. Harris Corporation is an
international communications technology company focused on
providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and
services for government and commercial customers. The
company's operating divisions serve markets for government
communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and
network support systems.  Harris provides systems and
service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional
information about Harris Corporation is available at
http://www.harris.com .

    For more information, please contact:

     Tonya Loggains, 
     Microwave Communications Division
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 

     Jay Nichols, 
     Sterling Communications, Inc.
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

SOURCE  Harris Corporation