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Harris Wins $7 Million in Contracts for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Network From Sirius Wireless Ltd. of Nigeria Harris to Design and Supply Advanced BWA Systems REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global supplier of wireless equipment and services, has been selected to provide the network infrastructure for Sirius Wireless Limited, a wireless services provider in Nigeria. The first phase of the multi-phase contracts has a value of approximately USD $7 million, if equipment and related service options are exercised. Phase one includes Harris ClearBurst(TM) MB base stations, microwave interconnect and associated services. When complete, the network will bring high-quality telephony and Internet access to more than 24,000 residential and business customers in Rivers State, Nigeria. "After a considerable evaluation of major international bidders by our U.S. parent company, ThirdWave Networks Holdings, we are pleased to engage Harris as the contractor for our Rivers State, Nigeria broadband network," said Danjuma Saleh, director of Sirius Wireless. "Harris' experience and commitment to the Africa market was a significant consideration in this selection. The Harris system will help Sirius Wireless to deliver top-quality, world-class telecommunications services." The ClearBurst MB broadband wireless access system has been installed successfully across four continents since its release in 2001. ClearBurst operates at the 3.5 frequency band, features a small size footprint and is easy to install and maintain. Sirius Wireless will utilize the ClearBurst Remote Stackable module to multiply the number of ports available at a single customer location. The stackable module connects a single Outdoor Unit (ODU) to up to eight Indoor Units (IDUs). This innovative signal distribution method allows the operator to save on the capital investment, rooftop leases and installation of the ODU. They will also use Harris TRuepoint(TM) radios for backhaul and Harris NetBoss(TM) network management systems. "The flexible, cost-effective and bandwidth-efficient operation of the Harris system solution is ideal for growing service providers like Sirius who must be able to adapt and expand as needs change," said Guy Campbell, president of Harris Microwave Communications Division. "We are very pleased to be working with Sirius to build a network that will bring affordable communication services to an area where broadband access has been very limited and very costly." "ThirdWave Networks Holdings Incorporated is executing a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) business model in strategic African countries," explained Charles Oshunremi, chairman and CEO of ThirdWave Networks Holdings, the parent company of Sirius Wireless. "Using wireless broadband technologies as a service delivery medium is a viable option in our markets and has strong upside in many developing economies where the landline infrastructure is inadequate." About Sirius Wireless Ltd. And ThirdWave Networks Holdings Sirius Wireless Limited is a Nigerian subsidiary of ThirdWave Networks Holdings of Washington, D.C. ThirdWave Networks Holdings, LLC is a technology venture company with focus on acquiring and restructuring existing telecommunications and Information Technology properties at various stages of growth, and developing new telecommunications and Information Technology properties in the emerging markets of Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and West Indies. The company creates synergistic values by acquiring, developing and holding interests in properties with some common market characteristic using a cohesive business model. About Harris Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, is the largest supplier of microwave systems in North America and a leading supplier worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's five operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. Forward-Looking Statement 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. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Michelle Maeder, Microwave Communications Division, +1-530-945-2581, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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