Harris Corporation Awarded Potential $41 Million Contract by NSA for Top-Secret Capable SecNet 54(TM) Secure Wireless LAN Produ
March 28 2006 - 10:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Now Taking Orders for First Release of SecNet 54 MELBOURNE,
Fla., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS) today announced that it has been awarded a five-year,
$41.6 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
contract by the National Security Agency (NSA) to supply its new
SecNet 54(TM) Secure Wireless Local Area Network (SWLAN) product to
U.S. federal government and other approved customers. Designed to
be crypto-modernization compliant, SecNet 54(TM) can be used in
secure communications applications up to Top Secret/SCI Level Data.
SecNet 54(TM) can operate with a High Assurance Internet Protocol
Interoperability Specification-compliant Inline Network Encryptor
(INE) using a pre-placed, symmetric key. "This is a very important
contract for Harris and the first order for SecNet 54(TM), a
first-of-its-kind cryptographic communications device," said Dan
Pearson, president of the Department of Defense Programs business
unit of Harris Government Communications Systems Division. "The
development of SecNet 54(TM) was a direct result of listening to
our customers. It fills the near-term needs of DoD, federal and
international customers, and is an enabling technology for several
large programs and pursuits such as the U.S. Army's Warfighter
Information Network-Tactical, Command Post Platform, and Joint
Network Node programs, as well as the U.S. Air Force's Combat
Information Transportation Systems and Theater Deployable
Communications programs. We expect this new product will open
exciting opportunities in the secure wireless communications market
as well as provide entry into the wired encryption market." SecNet
54(TM), in its 802.11 a/b/g configuration, is a SWLAN (Type 1
encryption) solution for data, video and voice over IP
requirements. Using standard, IEEE 802.11 wireless protocols, the
product's high data rate transmissions of 54 M/bps, coupled with
low-packet latency, facilitate its use in multimedia applications.
It features operating line-of-sight ranges of up to 100 meters
indoors and up to 600 meters outdoors. Further extended ranges are
possible with the use of external antennas and/or power amplifiers.
The SecNet 54(TM) product has a unique dual module architecture
that supports numerous transmission mediums. In its first release,
SecNet 54(TM) consists of an 802.11a/b/g radio module attached to a
cryptographic module, enabling it to function as a SWLAN device.
SecNet 54(TM) combines the Harris RF Communications Division's
Sierra(R) II encryption processor with IP and Ethernet digital
processing, packaged in a flexible, split-module design. This
allows for quick and easy utilization of standard communication
technologies such as wired 802.3 Ethernet, ISDN/PSTN and wireless
802.11 802.16. SecNet 54(TM) offers users significant flexibility
due to its modularity, its ability to accommodate many different
data transmission modules, and its small size (3.17 x 5.25 x 1.11
inches) and weight (less than 13oz.). NSA Type 1 certification and
product availability for the 802.11 a/b/g configuration of SecNet
54(TM) units is expected in the fall of 2006. The IDIQ price for
SecNet 54 is $7,495. To place an order or for more information
about the company's line of secure wireless communications
products, visit http://www.secnet54.harris.com/ or call
888-559-9524. 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. Additional
information about Harris Corporation is available at
http://www.harris.com/. Sound interesting? Find great jobs at
Harris: http://www.careers.harris.com/ Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of
future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are
made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results and future trends to differ
materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of
the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and
uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results
and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's
filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE:
Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government
Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, , or Brent Dietz,
Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-724-3554, Web site:
http://www.harris.com/ http://www.secnet54.harris.com/
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