Telkom Kenya Selects Harris Corporation for Major Network Infrastructure Expansion
January 30 2006 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Leading African Telecommunications Operator Implements Harris
Digital Microwave Radios for Central Region Expansion Project
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global supplier of
wireless equipment and services, today announced that Telkom Kenya,
the largest telecommunications operator in Africa, has selected
Harris microwave digital radios to expand its infrastructure
through the entire central Kenyan area. Harris TRuepoint(TM) and
Megastar(R) 155 PX radios will be used in a digital upgrade
designed to improve voice and data services for existing customers
and extend services throughout central Kenya. "The implementation
of Harris microwave radios will enable many communication
improvements across Kenya," Sammy K. Kirui, managing director of
Telkom Kenya, explained. "Internet access will be more widely
available and VoIP will also become accessible for the first time,
creating alternative, modern methods of communication for the area.
In addition, the digitization of the network will provide
uninterrupted service and signals that are clear and more secure
signals." The expanded network will provide a high level of
customer service, including minimal dropped calls, low network
failure rates and reliable delivery of data and multimedia
services, all of which are priorities stated by Telkom Kenya.
Harris also will provide local support from planning through
implementation. "The demand for mobile services in Kenya is
increasing rapidly, and Telkom Kenya requires a flexible, reliable
network to meet this demand," commented Joseph Joseph, Harris
Microwave Communications Division's managing director for Middle
East and Africa. "Harris is proud to help build a solid and
reliable network across Kenya and assist Telkom Kenya in reaching
its corporate objectives of rapid growth and excellent customer
service." About TRuepoint(TM) TRuepoint digital microwave radios
lead the wireless backhaul industry in terms of both performance
and manageability. Its modular, software-selectable architecture is
able to seamlessly switch between PDH and SDH applications,
enabling service providers to use a universal platform to deliver
multiple applications throughout their networks. Designed
specifically to deliver point-to-point wireless service, TRuepoint
radios can deliver service from 4 to 155 Mbps at frequencies
ranging from 6 to 38 GHz. In addition, service providers can
completely manage TRuepoint(TM) deployments remotely, with SNMP-
based management. Built-in diagnostics and performance management
are also available. About MegaStar(R) MegaStar(R) 155 PX is a
high-capacity synchronous digital microwave radio for OC-3 or STM-1
transport. It operates in the 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 GHz bands,
interoperating with standard SONET/SDH multiplexers and ATM
switches. MegaStar(R) 155 PX features a wide selection of antenna
coupling unit (ACU) arrangements that accommodate both standard and
non-standard channelization plans. The radio offers built-in
performance recording with associated charting and analysis
software, Co-Channel Dual-Polarized (CCDP) operation and
anticipatory errorless switching in either of two compact, easily
expandable configurations -- 1+1 hot standby or 0:N/1:N multiline.
About Telkom Kenya Telkom Kenya Limited is a market leader in
telecommunications and data communications. Embracing modern
technologies in each sector, Telkom Kenya provides solutions for
home users, enterprises and international organizations. For more
information, visit http://www.telkom.co.ke/ . 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 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 - dedicated to the development of
best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and
services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for
government communications, RF communications, broadcast
communications, and microwave communications. Additional
information about Harris Corporation is available at
http://www.harris.com/ . First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact:
amys@noiseworks.com DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Tonya
Loggains, Harris Microwave Communications, +1-919-767-3278, or ; or
Tom Cheesewright, Noiseworks, +011-44-1628-628080, or . for Harris
Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.telkom.co.ke/
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