MELBOURNE, Fla. and
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Harris' end-to-end LTE solution brings true 700 MHz LTE
technology to enable nationwide interoperable broadband
communications for public safety
- The Harris and Nokia Siemens Networks 700 MHz LTE system is the
first and only LTE solution providing first responders video, voice
and data applications required for mission-critical operations and
communications
- 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Demonstration Network provides
manufacturers and first responders with a location for early
deployment of systems in a multi-vendor, neutral-host
environment
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, announced that its complete
public safety LTE solution is now operational within the 700 MHz
Public Safety Broadband Demonstration Network. The Public
Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program provides
manufacturers and first responders with a multi-vendor, neutral
host environment for interoperability and application testing for
LTE (Long-Term Evolution) technology and solutions. Harris
Corporation in partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks, the most
experienced LTE supplier, provided 700 MHz LTE network
infrastructure to the NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology) testing lab in Boulder,
Colorado.
"By participating in this important program, we are providing
emergency responders with hands-on experience with our LTE
solution, so that they can actually see how the system meets their
unique and varied needs," said George
Helm, vice president – LTE Business, Harris Public Safety
and Professional Communications. "The capabilities that the
Harris LTE solution brings to first responders today provide
transformational enhancements to their mission critical
operations."
The complete Harris 700 MHz LTE solution for Public Safety
provides first responders with the capability to ensure voice, data
and video availability in both large-scale emergencies and
day-to-day operations. Harris LTE also delivers secure,
private and prioritized mobile broadband connectivity, and a common
communications environment that brings together public safety
broadband, cellular carrier and LMR communications on a single
infrastructure platform.
Harris 700 MHz LTE networks support a wide range of existing and
emerging high-bandwidth applications such as streaming video,
advanced situational awareness and PTT (Push To Talk)
voice-over-broadband features. The networks also provide
users with priority and Quality of Service (QoS) controls, user
authentication and air link encryption, advanced load balancing and
Self-Optimizing Network Management.
In public safety and professional communications, Harris 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 voice, video and data solutions.
Harris has more than 80 years of experience in public safety
and professional communications and 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 $6 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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation