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Harris Corporation Provides Remote, Two-Way Communications for Canadian Department of National Defence
Flexible Communications Interface Supports Coastal Radar Units
GATINEAU, Quebec, April 13 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has successfully completed site-acceptance testing of a new radio interface that will provide two-way communications to the coastal radar sites of the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND).
The Harris interface provides the DND's radar sites and its control units with a scalable, upgradeable open-architecture radio interface that can withstand the unique communications challenges posed by the harsh coastal environment. The system enables Canadian air defence operators to run a two-way communications system from remote locations.
"This cost-effective, user-focused solution meets the distinct operational requirements of the DND," said John O'Sullivan, vice president of Mission Critical Networks for Harris Corporation. "Our goal always is to provide a solution that takes into account the unique conditions a system might face, especially when national security is at stake."
Harris SolaCom ATC is a leading provider of mission-critical communications products and services for civil and military air traffic control applications. Located in Canada's national capital region, Harris SolaCom ATC combines customized, innovative solutions with proven technical expertise to provide robust, reliable communications solutions used by more than 200 customers in more than 40 countries.
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 15,000 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 http://www.harris.com.
Source: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Government Communications Systems,
sleighton.meyer@harris.com, +1-321-727-6514; Jim Burke, Harris Corporation,
jim.burke@harris.com, +1-321-727-9131; Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation -
Washington, D.C., marc.raimondi@harris.com, +1-202-729-3732
Web Site: http://www.harris.com/
Harris Corporation Provides Remote, Two-Way Communications for Canadian Department of National Defence
Flexible Communications Interface Supports Coastal Radar Units
GATINEAU, Quebec, April 13 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has successfully completed site-acceptance testing of a new radio interface that will provide two-way communications to the coastal radar sites of the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND).
The Harris interface provides the DND's radar sites and its control units with a scalable, upgradeable open-architecture radio interface that can withstand the unique communications challenges posed by the harsh coastal environment. The system enables Canadian air defence operators to run a two-way communications system from remote locations.
"This cost-effective, user-focused solution meets the distinct operational requirements of the DND," said John O'Sullivan, vice president of Mission Critical Networks for Harris Corporation. "Our goal always is to provide a solution that takes into account the unique conditions a system might face, especially when national security is at stake."
Harris SolaCom ATC is a leading provider of mission-critical communications products and services for civil and military air traffic control applications. Located in Canada's national capital region, Harris SolaCom ATC combines customized, innovative solutions with proven technical expertise to provide robust, reliable communications solutions used by more than 200 customers in more than 40 countries.
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 15,000 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 http://www.harris.com.
Source: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Government Communications Systems,
sleighton.meyer@harris.com, +1-321-727-6514; Jim Burke, Harris Corporation,
jim.burke@harris.com, +1-321-727-9131; Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation -
Washington, D.C., marc.raimondi@harris.com, +1-202-729-3732
Web Site: http://www.harris.com/