Harris Corporation to Provide Critical Communication Solution for Major US Electric Utility
May 10 2017 - 10:29AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Multi-state, critical communication
solution for one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S.
- Migrates legacy analog system to a
digital P25 Phase 2 solution
- Solution will be used by more than
10,000 users
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a contract to supply
a multi-state, integrated, critical communication solution to one
of the largest electric utilities in the U.S. The contract was
received during the fourth quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017.
Harris will transition the customer from its legacy analog radio
communication system to a Harris P25 Phase 2 digital network
solution, providing increased functionality, reliability and
security for its 10,000-plus users. The new integrated system will
include Harris’ Symphony™ command center dispatch consoles, XL-200P
advanced digital handheld radios, and the BeOn® Push-to-Talk
application for integration of narrowband and broadband
solutions.
“The ability to remain connected during the migration is a
priority for our customer,” said Nino DiCosmo, president, Harris
Public Safety and Professional Communications. “Our solution will
migrate more than 350 RF sites, over a five-year period, while
maintaining communications between the new technology and the
old.”
Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications is a
leading supplier of communications systems and equipment for public
safety, federal, utility, commercial and transportation markets.
The business has more than 80 years of experience in public safety
and professional communications, and supports more than 500 systems
around the world.
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic Systems. Learn more
at harris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and
estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such
statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors
that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to
differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Statements about solution
capabilities are forward-looking and involve risk and
uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Harris CorporationPam Cowan, 585-453-8833Public Safety
and Professional Communicationspcowan@harris.comorJim Burke,
321-727-9131Harris Corporationjim.burke@harris.com
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