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Harris Corporation to Deliver Wireless Infrastructure to Australia's Service Providers RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global provider of wireless equipment and services, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Broadcast Services Australia Limited (ASX:BSA) Transmission Services, Australia's leading turnkey equipment and services supplier for both broadcast and telecommunications service providers. Under the agreement, BSA TS will distribute Harris Microwave Communications Division's (MCD) radio products for point-to-point wireless communications throughout Australia, as well as provide implementation and management services. Included in this agreement is Harris' next-generation microwave radio, TRuepoint(TM), the industry's first universal platform for point-to-point digital communications in the cellular backhaul market. Together, BSA TS and Harris MCD will offer service providers in Australia with a complete, end-to-end solution for wireless infrastructure including installation and ongoing support. "With the anticipated growth in 3G services and a geography featuring many remote locations with little infrastructure, Australia represents immense potential for wireless infrastructure," said Darryl Parker, vice president of international sales and services for Harris Microwave Communications. "The combination of our TRuepoint microwave radio's capabilities and BSA's extensive experience serving the Australian market makes for a formidable alliance." "Given Australia's legislative commitment to building out the nation's wireless infrastructure, this partnership represents the perfect solution for the demands of Australia's service providers," stated John Chellingworth, group general manager BSA-TS. "TRuepoint microwave radios are an ideal solution for the emerging wireless market in Australia, while our experience in deploying wireless infrastructure in the Australian market is unparalleled." About TRuepoint(TM) TRuepoint(TM) leads the wireless backhaul industry in terms of both performance and manageability. Its modular, software-selectable architecture is able to seamlessly switch between PDH and SDH applications, enabling service providers to use a universal platform to deliver multiple applications throughout their networks. Designed specifically for point-to-point wireless application, TRuepoint can deliver service from 4 to 180 Mbps at frequencies ranging from 6 to 38 GHz. In addition, service providers can completely manage TRuepoint deployments remotely, with SNMP-based management. Built in diagnostics and performance management are also available. About Harris Microwave Communications Division Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of four 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 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/. About BSA Broadcast Services Australia Limited (ASX Code: BSA) has two divisions: 1) Contracting Solutions (BSA CS) - Australia's largest provider of domestic and commercial satellite installations for the subscription TV industry. BSA CS also provides high volume contracting services to the telecommunications industry and; 2) Transmission Solutions (BSA TS) - a major turnkey equipment and infrastructure services supplier to the broadcast industry. BSA TS represents some of the world's best broadcast equipment and its engineering department has an outstanding reputation in the broadcast industry. For more information please see our website: http://www.bsa.com.au/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Michelle Pampin, Microwave Communications Division, +1-415-307-1015, ; or Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, Inc., +1-415-749-6550, , both for Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.bsa.com.au/

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