RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 17--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest
Wireless Leader Names Harris 'Preferred Supplier' for
Digital Microwave Radios
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), a leading global provider of wireless
equipment and services, today announced that Sprint (NYSE: FON), one of the
world's largest providers of wireless communications, has named Harris as its
preferred provider of point-to-point microwave technology. Sprint signed a
four-year agreement to use TRuepoint(TM), Harris' next-generation microwave
radio, as a transport alternative versus leasing wire line facilities in select
markets. Sprint will use TRuepoint, the industry's first universal platform for
point-to-point digital communications in the cellular backhaul market, as the
backbone of its Sprint PCS wireless network in key U.S. markets nationwide.
Sprint selected Harris' Microwave Communications Division to deliver the
technology required to build out its world-class wireless communications
infrastructure to meet exploding demand for new mobile services and directly
reduce its backhaul costs by millions of dollars a year. In addition to its
backhaul application, Sprint may use TRuepoint for a range of additional
services, such as disaster recovery, emergency services and enterprise
connectivity.
"At Sprint, we're completely focused on providing unparalleled capacity and service for our customers," said Bob Azzi, Sprint's vice president of Network
Engineering. "This means we team with suppliers who know how to work closely
with us and will consistently deliver a superior solution for our customers. We
recognized Harris' ability to deliver a total package in the TRuepoint product
which was cost-efficient, scalable and flexible."
Sprint will use Harris' TRuepoint for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) backhaul and its EV-DO (Evolution Data Only) services, which include both voice and data applications. Deploying TRuepoint to backhaul its service traffic to the broader network enables Sprint to avoid using leased lines (such as T1 or
T3 lines), which have both limited capacity and high cost. TRuepoint allows
Sprint to use a single platform throughout its PCS network, regardless of
application traffic volume. This flexibility and scalability will allow Sprint
to add new services and grow its customer base with limited impact on its
wireless infrastructure. TRuepoint is easy to deploy, with common replacement
parts across the platform, a lower cost to install and a lower total cost of
ownership.
"Sprint is recognized around the world as a wireless leader, so we are
pleased that TRuepoint was chosen to power its advanced mobile network," stated
Jayne Leighton, vice president of North America sales and services, Harris
Microwave Communications Division. "By deploying TRuepoint, Sprint will quickly
benefit by strengthening network capacity and increasing cost-efficiency."
Sprint and Harris have enjoyed a successful relationship on the FAA
Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) program. Sprint is a key provider for
long distance connectivity, and also provides specific multiplexing and routing
equipment supporting the objectives of the 5000 site communications program.
About TRuepoint
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 to deliver point-to-point
wireless service, 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 Sprint
Sprint offers an extensive range of innovative communication products and solutions, including global IP, wireless, local and multiproduct bundles. A
Fortune 100 company with more than $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003,
Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying
state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States' first
nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network; an award-winning Tier 1 Internet
backbone; and the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network
in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr
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
SOURCE: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Michelle Pampin,
Microwave Communications Division of Harris Corporation,
+1-415-307-1015,
[email protected], or
Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, Inc.,
+1-415-749-6550,
[email protected],
for Harris Corporation
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Web site: http://www.harris.com
http://www.sprint.com/mr
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