HOUSTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (APCO
International, Booth 231) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:
HRS), an international communications and information technology
company, today announced Harris VIDA® Broadband LTE -- its new
solution for broadband mission-critical communications for first
responders.
Harris VIDA® Broadband LTE is a complete 700 MHz Broadband LTE
(Long Term Evolution) network solution that is part of the Harris
VIDA (Voice, Interoperability, Data, Access) network platform for
first responder communications. The VIDA network integrates
VIDA Broadband LTE with P25 (Project 25) and OpenSky® communication
systems, which are in use by first responders across North America.
To bring together the unique capabilities of Harris VIDA
IP-based networks with industry leading 4G/LTE network design,
Harris Corporation is teaming with Nokia Siemens Networks to
develop VIDA Broadband LTE for public safety communications.
The Harris network solution meets the requirements of the FCC
(Federal Communication Commission) National Broadband Plan,
enabling public safety agencies to seamlessly integrate their
existing narrowband LMR systems into the emerging nationwide,
interoperable wireless broadband network. VIDA Broadband LTE
also is designed to meet the emerging FCC cyber security and
critical infrastructure survivability requirements, and will fully
support the evolving technical framework for the FCC's Emergency
Response Interoperability Center (ERIC).
"Harris is excited to bring together these two extremely
powerful solutions into a single, unique public safety broadband
network at 700 MHz," said Steve
Shanck, president, Harris Public Safety and Professional
Communications. "Working with global LTE leader Nokia Siemens
Networks means that Harris can ensure that first responders will
have available the next generation of voice, data and mobile video
communications, yet still keep a solid and secure connection to
today's narrowband networks."
Existing VIDA customers can now integrate VIDA Broadband LTE
networks into their current systems, allowing for future growth in
capacity and capabilities. Likewise, new broadband customers
can take advantage of the inherent interoperability of the VIDA
core network to connect with legacy LMR systems.
"At Nokia Siemens Networks we recognize that there is a real
need for a robust, LTE voice and data solution for public safety
communications," said Robert
Fennelly, Head of Government Business, Nokia Siemens
Networks. "With Harris, we are developing a way to put the
benefits of true wireless broadband, such as streaming video and
advanced situational awareness, into the hands of first
responders."
Nokia Siemens Networks is the frontrunner in LTE and has a long
track record in demonstrating technological leadership including
conducting the world's first LTE call on commercial software and
achieving record LTE data speeds with the first data call.
VIDA Broadband LTE will support a wide range of existing and
emerging high-bandwidth applications such as streaming video,
advanced situational awareness, and PTT voice-over-broadband
features. VIDA Broadband LTE also will provide users with
priority and Quality of Service (QoS) controls, user authentication
and air link encryption, advanced load balancing and
Self-Optimizing Network Management.
The VIDA (Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access) network is a
cost-effective, interoperable radio communications technology that
supports OpenSky®, P25 and other IP-based (Internet Protocol)
systems, while providing consistent Network Administration and
Network Management applications for supported air interfaces.
It addresses voice and data communications needs of
transportation, utility and public safety radio users around the
world.
Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications is a
leading supplier of assured communications® systems and
equipment for public safety, federal, utility, commercial and
transportation markets — with products ranging from the most
advanced IP voice and data networks, to industry leading multiband,
multimode radios, to public safety-grade broadband video and data
solutions. With more than 80 years of experience, Harris
Public Safety and Professional Communications supports over 500
systems around the world.
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
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation
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