HRS Harris Corp.

DULLES, Va. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has signed a Federal Systems Integrator Agreement with NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) to re-sell all NetApp storage solutions and technical consulting services to the federal government. NetApp is a leader in innovative storage and data management solutions and is currently a partner to Harris on the U.S. Air Force NETCENTS program. "Harris and NetApp now have the ability to work together to pursue new market segments within the federal government, as well as the ability to team on large Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and long-term programs," said Ted Hengst, president, Harris IT Services. "NetApp is a key vendor in the storage market with very complementary services capabilities. This agreement strengthens our competitive position relative to other resellers and system integrators." "A strategic relationship with Harris is a logical step in our Federal Systems Integrator strategy," said Mark Weber, president and general manager of NetApp's U.S. Public Sector. "Our Systems Integrator partners play a key role in driving our success -- Harris brings a great reputation and valuable market expertise to help us support a growing number of federal partners. By teaming with Harris, NetApp can support a broader customer base with a complete storage solution to match their data management needs." Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and commercial customers. With over 3,000 professionals performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise, and innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present in all 50 states, combined with extensive experience in performance-based contracting and managed IT services, deliver best-value results to a broad customer base. About NetApp NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency. Discover NetApp's passion for helping companies around the world go further, faster at http://www.netapp.com/. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of $5.3 billion and 16,500 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: CeeCee L. Evans, Harris IT Services, +1-703-483-8684, , or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732, , all of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.netapp.com/

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