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Harris Corporation Tapped by Communications International Inc. During Florida State of Emergency Intraplex Digital CrossConnect and Aurora(TM) Spread Spectrum Microwave Radio Answer County's First Responder Distress Call CINCINNATI, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced broadcasting and microwave systems from Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) played a key role in quickly restoring the emergency communications infrastructure of Florida's Indian River County following the devastation caused by two hurricanes in September 2004. Harris supplied four Intraplex Digital CrossConnect Systems (DCS) for T1 line redundancy and the Aurora(TM) Spread Spectrum Digital Microwave Radio to Communications International Inc. (CII). The completely redundant system was shipped and delivered in less that five days and the overall replacement project, which usually takes one to two months, was accomplished within the week, with CII completing the remainder of the installation. "Our first priority throughout this transaction was the immediacy of replacement equipment," said Bob Stork, CEO and senior engineer, CII. "Not only is Harris a trusted supplier, they demonstrated exceptional response in a time of crisis. Knowing your system is only as good as the network is reliable, we have full confidence in the technology backbone provided by Harris." Indian River County, located about 100 miles south of Orlando on the Atlantic coast, was in the path of destruction during the 2004 hurricane season. Hurricane Jeanne was the second of four storms to sweep through the state that year, resulting in damage that amounted to $6.5 billion. The e9-1-1 system -- a fiber network linking the county's fire, police, and EMS agencies -- was destroyed by Jeanne, leaving the area with limited communication and disabling emergency response efforts. Working with CII, Harris assembled a modular and fault-tolerant system that ensured line protection with connectivity via microwave or fiber. "Harris' collaboration with CII exemplifies our continuing commitment to providing expertise and technical leadership that enhance local public safety," said Jim Denny, vice president and general manager of Harris Broadcast Communications' Networking and Government Solutions business unit. "This sale represents a continuation of our close relationship with CII, and we are pleased to be a part of the successful, broad-scale rebuilding in Florida." About Harris Corporation 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. Harris Broadcast Communications Division is one of the world's leading suppliers of broadcast technology, offering a full range of solutions that support the digital delivery, automation and management of audio, video and data. Further information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ . For additional information regarding public safety applications, please call +1 888 796 9827. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Martha Rapp of Harris Corporation, +1-217-221-7577, or ; or K.C. Du Fay of Sterling Communications Inc., +1-415-749-6550, or , for Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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