HRS Harris Corp.

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading provider of imagery solutions for commercial and government markets, today announced that its 15-meter Global Dataset product has been selected by Microsoft Corporation for a future version of Windows Live Local, powered by MSN(R) Virtual Earth(TM). The announcement was made during the Inter-service/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC '05) being held November 28 through December 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (Harris booth #2129). "The 15-meter Global Dataset produces gorgeous imagery that will be a perfect addition to the visualization applications in Microsoft's Virtual Earth product," said Tom Barclay, senior researcher for the Microsoft Virtual Earth project. "We look forward to introducing this functionality into an upcoming release of Windows Live Local Powered by Virtual Earth." Features of imagery available through 15-meter Globe Dataset include advanced tonal balancing of realistic earth colors resulting in true-life visual scenarios. This creates an enhanced user experience for a broad range of critical applications, from location-based services to advanced simulation and aircrew training. 15-meter Globe Dataset products are available for immediate delivery in regional or full-earth formats. "We are excited that Microsoft has selected Harris to provide products and processing services for their next release of Windows Live Local," said Russ Haney, president of the National Programs business unit of Harris Corporation's Government Communications Systems Division. "Our worldwide 15- meter product acts as a palette with which multiple, higher-resolution areas can be integrated to create true-color, multi-resolution imagery databases for a multitude of consumer and commercial applications." Harris Government Communications Systems Division conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the- art, assured communications(TM) solutions and information systems that solve the mission-critical challenges of its military and government customers, while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees, including 5,500 engineers and scientists. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. For more information, visit http://www.harris.com/ . Sound interesting? Find great jobs at Harris: http://www.careers.harris.com/ DATASOURCE: Harris Government Communications Systems Division CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, or , or Brent Dietz, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-724-3554, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.careers.harris.com/

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