BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Highlights:
- Harris P25 system will deliver full communications
interoperability to first responders within the state, the region,
and across the border in Canada.
- Powerful VIDA network technology and unique approach adds
virtually no new tower sites, making it a cost-effective
solution.
- VCOMM system meets current and next generation technology
standards.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, was awarded a $14 million contract by the State of Vermont to deploy a statewide radio
system for public safety first responders and state agencies.
The system meets Vermont's
specific requirements for regional and cross-border communications
– connecting local, state and federal agencies within the state,
and providing interoperability with agencies in neighboring states
and Canada.
"Vermont's vision for our
public safety communications is clearly addressed by the Harris P25
solution, which also allows us to leverage our existing
infrastructure," said Chief J. Paul
Duquette, Chair, Vermont Communications (VCOMM). "When
completed, the VCOMM system will be a modern and reliable system
for Vermont public safety agencies
that meets federal mandates and will support Vermont's growing public safety communications
needs well into the future."
The P25 (Project 25) standards-based system will be built on
Harris VIDA® (Voice, Interoperability, Data, Access)
network technology. The Harris VIDA Network is a
cost-effective, Internet Protocol (IP)-based interoperable radio
communications technology that fully complies with the emerging
APCO P25 Phase 2 standards. VIDA enables communications
between new and legacy systems, delivering seamless
interoperability regardless of frequency band, radio brand or
operating mode. In addition, the Harris VIDA network will
efficiently utilize the state's existing UHF and VHF frequencies
and provide Vermont's first
responders with increased radio coverage with virtually no increase
in the number of tower sites.
"The Harris P25 solution based on VIDA network technology
enables Vermont to meet its
statewide public safety communications needs today, with a flexible
and powerful platform that can support new applications and
technologies in the future," said Steve
Marschilok, president, Harris Public Safety and Professional
Communications.
The Harris team in Vermont
includes Jacobs Telecommunications, Alcatel-Lucent, Communications
International Inc., Bly Communications, Burlington Communications
Service Center Inc, Rinkers and Wright Communications.
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 16,000 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation