BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- The Harris P25 "network of systems" solution will support the
communications needs and requirements of the OWIN program.
- The OWIN communications infrastructure will improve voice and
data interoperability among state, local, county, tribal and
federal agencies.
- The OWIN system will include more than 2,400 Unity®
mobile and portable radios, providing full frequency, 4-band
capability in a single unit.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has been selected as the radio
system and service provider for the Oregon Wireless
Interoperability Network (OWIN) program. The state of
Oregon awarded Harris a two-year
price agreement with renewal options, which will be used by
Oregon state and local agencies to
purchase public safety communication systems, radios and other
equipment. It is expected to have a total value of more than
$100 million.
OWIN follows a mandate from the Oregon State Legislature to
consolidate the radio networks currently operated independently by
the Oregon Department of Transportation, State Police, Forestry
Department and Oregon Department of Corrections. A statewide
"network of systems" will be created for mission-critical,
interoperable, public safety communications. Local
firefighters, police officers and emergency medical responders will
be able to use the enhanced system in addition to their own radio
systems.
"Harris was awarded the OWIN project following a thorough and
detailed evaluation by the State of
Oregon. We are honored to be under contract for this
mission-critical statewide system," said Steve Marschilok, president, Harris Public
Safety and Professional Communications. "We look forward to
working with Oregon to
successfully deploy OWIN, a next-generation system that will serve
the state's first responders for decades to come."
The Harris OWIN Radio System project implementation team
includes Oregon State University, Silke
Communications, Dataradio, Legacy Wireless Services, Event Rental
Communications, Complete Wireless Solutions, Pacific Electronics,
Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) and SIS-Q Communications.
Additionally Harris will form a business incubator enterprise
relationship with The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
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