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Wireless Leader Harris Corporation Introduces the TRuepoint(TM) 5000 Next-Generation Microwave Radio for the North American Market Harris to Showcase the Latest Member of the TRuepoint Family at CTIA Booth # 2437 NEW ORLEANS, March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global provider of wireless equipment and services, today announced the North American introduction of the TRuepoint(TM) 5000 next-generation microwave digital radio. The TRuepoint 5000, the core platform of the revolutionary TRuepoint family of microwave digital radios, leads the wireless backhaul industry in performance, flexibility and manageability. Designed specifically to meet the cellular carrier's need for a single, flexible platform capable of serving a broad array of applications in a diverse set of markets, the TRuepoint 5000 currently serves as the backbone of Sprint's PCS wireless network in key U.S. markets. "Cellular carriers know how important efficient backhaul is to their networks. This is true of carriers in every region - Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America," said Emmy Johnson, principal analyst at SkyLight Research, a leading wireless analyst firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. "Any backhaul technology that allows them to scale their networks while streamlining operations is sure to be welcome. The innovative and flexible characteristics of software-defined radios, like the TRuepoint 5000, certainly answer this call and help operators meet dynamic backhaul requirements." The innovation of TRuepoint lies in its ability to provide software programmability to serve many applications, capacities and frequencies using a single platform. In addition, its modularity minimizes sparing and storage costs. As a result, TRuepoint enables carriers to dramatically lower operational costs while being able to deploy services more quickly and in more regions than ever before. "TRuepoint is more than just a new product for Harris - it is a breakthrough technology developed to meet the market demands our carrier customers face today," said Guy Campbell, president of Harris Microwave Communications Division. "With its introduction, the TRuepoint 5000 is altering the landscape of the point-to-point wireless market by enabling carriers to focus more resources on developing their service portfolios." The TRuepoint 5000's software-selectable architecture enables seamless switching between PDH and SDH applications and delivers service from 4 to 180 Mbps at frequencies ranging from 6 to 38 GHz. In addition, service providers can completely manage TRuepoint deployments remotely with SNMP-based management. The TRuepoint 5000 also provides built-in diagnostics and performance management capabilities. The TRuepoint 5000 is optimized to work seamlessly with Harris' NetBoss(R) network management platform, as well as the recently introduced NetBoss EM element management system. NetBoss provides carriers, enterprises and public safety organizations with a single point of control to effectively manage and maintain a full array of microwave, networking and broadcast products. Organizations can constantly monitor the status of the overall network and its individual components, regardless of vendor or protocol. This enables them to pinpoint even the most minor faults in the system with precise accuracy through a graphical display, eliminating the need for expensive site visits and equipment troubleshooting. The TRuepoint 5000 is available now for the U.S. market. Interested parties can view Harris' TRuepoint 5000 and Constellation(R) microwave digital radios and the NetBoss network management platform at Harris booth #2437 during the CTIA Conference and Tradeshow in New Orleans, March 14-16. 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 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: Michelle Pampin of Microwave Communications Division, +1-415-307-1015, ; or Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, Inc., +1-415-749-6550, Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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