Harris Stratex Networks Announces Grand Opening of New International Headquarters in Singapore
June 20 2007 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading
independent supplier of turnkey wireless network solutions, today
announced the grand opening of its international headquarters (IHQ)
in Singapore. The new entity, Harris Stratex Networks (S) Pte.
Ltd., will be led by vice president and general manager Asif
Rahman. The opening ceremony will be held at the new IHQ facility
located at 17, Changi Business Park Central 1, on June 20, 2007 at
2:00 p.m. SGT. Guy Campbell, Harris Stratex Networks president and
chief executive officer; Asif Rahman; and Raj Kumar, vice
president, Asia-Pacific sales, will preside over the ceremony and
festivities. Customers and partners will attend to mark the
entrance of the new business into the Singapore community and an
important strategic milestone for Harris Stratex Networks. Chairman
Lim Siong Guan of the Singapore Economic Development Board will be
the guest of honor at the ceremony. "Our new IHQ in Singapore
further demonstrates the commitment of Harris Stratex Networks in
meeting the needs of our global customer base," said Guy Campbell.
"It significantly strengthens our global presence and our
commitment to being a major player in Asia and adjacent regions.
The Singapore Economic Development Board provided excellent support
during the entire process, from decision making to planning and
implementation." "The EDB welcomes Harris Stratex's decision to set
up its Headquarters functions, Global Logistics Group and R&D
Center in Singapore. Its presence reinforces Singapore's position
as an ideal hub for a broad spectrum of Infocomms innovations and
activities. Harris Stratex's decision is also testimony to
Singapore's attractiveness as a centre for companies to manage and
grow their global markets due to its excellent infrastructure,
connectivity and talent pool," said Mr Lim Siong Guan, Chairman of
the Singapore Economic Development Board. The Harris Stratex
Networks IHQ begins operations with 12 employees, with plans to
grow to over 60 employees within 24 to 36 months. The majority of
these employees will be professionals, mainly recruited from
Singapore. Harris Stratex Networks (S) Pte. Ltd. will serve as a
global logistics and procurement center, capitalizing on
Singapore's world class seaport and airport infrastructure. Other
functional areas will include day-to-day international operations,
finance, contracts and supply chain management. The company also
plans to establish an R&D center focused on software
development at the new IHQ. To accommodate business growth, the new
IHQ is located in a 12,500 sq. ft. facility. "In addition to
serving as our IHQ, Singapore will serve as our Asia Pacific
regional hub, greatly enhancing our ability to deliver rapid, high-
quality customer service and support directly from the region where
we do business," added Asif Rahman. "Our customers in the region
can be assured that key functions, such as sales, distribution and
technical support, are in sync with local needs and practices."
Contact information for the new entity: Harris Stratex Networks (S)
Pte. Ltd. 17, Changi Business Park Central 1 Honeywell Building,
#04-01 Singapore 486073 Main Tel: +65 6787-1031 About Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc. Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's
leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless network solutions.
The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network
solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and
support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets,
including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private
network operators, utility and transportation companies, government
agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries
depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade
their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is
recognized around the world for innovative, best- in-class wireless
networking solutions and services. For more information, visit
http://www.harrisstratex.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Stratex Networks,
Inc. CONTACT: Kami Spangenberg of Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.,
+1-919-767-5238, ; or Eugene Wong of The Right Spin, +65-6325-5928,
Web site: http://www.harris.com/
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