Harris Corporation Upgrades Data Transmission and Network Security At The Durst Organization

Harris Corporation Upgrades Data Transmission and Network Security At The Durst Organization

NetVX(TM) Networking Platform and TRuepoint(TM) Microwave Radio System Streamline Management of Eight Premier Mid-Town Manhattan Properties While Enhancing Overall Communications

LAS VEGAS, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced the installation of the NetVX(TM) high-speed, integrated networking platform from its Broadcast Communications Division and the TRuepoint(TM) next-generation microwave radio system from its Microwave Communications Division in eight buildings operated by The Durst Organization, an owner, developer and manager of premier mid-town Manhattan properties. This joint solution, which replaces Durst's current T1 system, allows the company to support large-scale, bi-directional data transmission, while mitigating network interruptions that could result from fire, blackouts or underground construction.

NetVX provides Durst with IP-based connectivity, enabling flexible, high- speed data distribution, while TRuepoint ensures exceptionally reliable data transmission with "protected" wireless communications utilizing redundant network elements. Durst is using the Harris data communications solution across eight of its premier mid-town Manhattan properties.

"Our new, enhanced, high-speed IP integrated network eliminates the bandwidth constraints we were experiencing. The increased bandwidth and enhanced connectivity help move data back and forth more expeditiously, resulting in higher productivity, better reliability and lower network costs," said John Lyons, manager of Communications and Broadcast Operations at Durst.

"Given our long-standing business relationship with Harris," Lyons added, "we are confident that this solution will not only exceed our current expectations, but also give Durst a very desirable upgrade path going forward. At the end of the day, T1 is no longer satisfactory for data transfer. By installing a premium network designed to handle large scale bi-directional data transmission, Durst has placed itself at the forefront of the industry."

The network operations center (NOC), which acts as an information hub, is located in Durst's flagship building at 4 Times Square. Housing the network's communication backbone, the building is linked to Westside and Eastside properties by means of an OC-3 155 Mbps connection. The remaining five buildings use a 45 Mbps connection, enjoying a 10-fold upgrade. These improvements enable tenants to send large data files, such as images and presentations -- previously impractical given the limitations of the T1 system. Harris' system upgrade increased the network's communication capabilities from a bottlenecked transmission rate of 1 to 5 Mbps to an unprecedented 155 Mbps.

"The immense boost in bandwidth that TRuepoint delivers to Durst is a perfect example of the great return on investment that microwave technology delivers to organizations," stated Jayne Leighton, vice president for North American sales and services for Harris Microwave Communications Division. "Enterprises that need higher data rates than those afforded by leased lines can use digital microwave radios to quickly deliver higher speeds at much lower costs."

"Durst is one of the key property owners in Manhattan," said Jim Denny, vice president and general manager of Harris Broadcast Communications' Networking and Government Solutions business unit. "Their tenants rely on Durst's exceptional management services, and we are pleased that Durst relies on Harris as part of this major network installation."

About NetVX(TM)

NetVX is an integrated, high-speed network connectivity solution that can establish links with all packet-based (ATM and IP) services and receive satellite signals for efficient movement of media between physically disparate locations. Featuring a modular architecture, NetVX can support any contribution and/or distribution application and offers plug-and-play upgrade paths for network growth and evolution.

About TRuepoint(TM)

TRuepoint leads the wireless backhaul industry in terms of both performance and manageability. Its modular, software-selectable architecture is able to switch seamlessly 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 tools. Built-in diagnostics and performance management capabilities also are available.

About Harris Corporation

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 and microwave systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Harris Broadcast Communications Division is one of the world's leading suppliers of broadcast technology, offering a full range of solutions that support the digital delivery, automation and management of audio, video and data. Further information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ . For additional information regarding public safety applications, please call +1 888 796 9827 or visit http://www.broadcast.harris.com/publicsafety .

Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Martha Rapp, Harris Corporation, BCD, +1-217-221-7577, or mrapp@harris.com; or Tonya Loggains, Harris Corporation, MCD, +1-919-767-3278, or tonya.loggains@harris.com; or K.C. Du Fay, kcdufay@sterlingpr.com, or Jay Nichols, jnichols@sterlilngpr.com, both of Sterling Communications, +1-415-392-2300, for Harris

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