ROCHESTER, NY, February 7, 2008 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, and Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking, have teamed to speed the installation of Type 1 secure wireless networks for intelligence and civilian agencies of the federal government. The two companies combined their core strengths to provide Secure Wireless Architecture Type 1 — a solution that expands the ability of federal agencies to view and share classified data over wireless information technology networks.
"Harris and Cisco have industry-leading reputations for reliable, secure, mission-critical assured communications," said Richard Rzepkowski, vice president of communications security products, Harris RF Communications. "Federal agencies can now obtain the best of Harris and Cisco products and expertise to develop premier Type 1 wireless solutions that meet their requirements for data confidentiality and integrity, user and device authentication, asset tracking and intrusion detection."
The combined Harris and Cisco solution includes Harris® SecNet 54® device, the fastest Type 1 wireless encryption product available today, along with networking engineering, installation, management, support and training through the Harris Information Technology Services business. Cisco will provide routers and controllers and other networking equipment along with networking design and engineering services.
"In the past, the number of Type 1 wireless solutions was limited at the federal level due to policy mandates for wireless networking and other protocols governing access to classified data," Rzepkowski said. "Harris and Cisco offer a complete solution that is backed by experts in wireless technology, systems integration, installation and support, and the highest levels of information security, along with a broad distribution network.
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 annual revenue of over $4 billion and 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.
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Contact Information:
Kevin Aman
RF Communications
kevin.aman@harris.com
585-241-8186
Jim Burke
Harris Corporation
jim.burke@harris.com
321-727-9131
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