Intercellular Selects Harris for Nigeria Network Expansion
January 31 2005 - 10:14AM
PR Newswire (US)
Intercellular Selects Harris for Nigeria Network Expansion -
Nigeria's Leading Private Telecommunications Operator Extends
Wireless Network with Harris Microwave Radio Links - RESEARCH
TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS), a leading global supplier of wireless equipment and
services, has been selected by Intercellular Nigeria Ltd., one of
the leading private telecommunications operators in Nigeria, to
provide microwave radio links for a multi-million dollar network
expansion. The Harris line of radio systems will enable the rapid
deployment of voice, video, and data services in new areas across
Nigeria and the West African region, further expanding
Intercellular's customer base. Harris' family of digital PDH
microwave radios are designed for rapid and easy deployment. Open
network management protocols ensure seamless integration with the
network and easy scalability. "Harris has been important in helping
Intercellular achieve our vision of a wireless Nigeria," said
Bashir Ahmed el-Rufai, president and CEO of Intercellular Nigeria.
"As we expand our network to service more customers, Harris'
commitment to innovation, quality and service will play a key
role." "Working with Intercellular, we have created a highly
scalable, easily upgradeable and cost-effective solution to meet
the needs of one of Africa's fastest growing telecommunications
markets," remarked Joseph Joseph, Harris Microwave Communications
Division's regional director for Middle East and Africa. "Our
investment in local personnel and our strong relationships with
local subcontractors mean we can continue to provide the best
support for our African customers, however fast the market grows."
Harris recently launched its newest radio solution, TRuepoint
microwave radio which provides a universal platform for all of
today's mobile access and transport applications, and a simplified
path for network evolution. About Intercellular Nigeria
Intercellular Nigeria Ltd. is a 100 percent private sector-owned
competitive telecommunications provider. It commenced operation in
1998 as the first indigenous wireless communications provider in
Nigeria. Intercellular has licenses to operate VSAT gateways and to
provide cellular telephone and terrestrial wireless data and
Internet services. Additional information about Intercellular
Nigeria is available at http://www.intercellular.com/. About Harris
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, and microwave 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/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Tom
Cheesewright of Noiseworks, , +44-1628-628080, for Harris
Corporation; Michelle Pampin of Harris MCD, , +1-415-307-1015;
Lawrence Akanbi Ogunleye of Intercellular Nigeria, ,
+234-1-470-1946 Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.intercellular.com/
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