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Harris Corporation Awarded IT Services Contract to Support OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net)

Dépèche transmise le 14 mars 2012 par Business Wire

Harris Corporation Awarded IT Services Contract to Support OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net)

WASHINGTON & MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity IT services contract to provide operations and maintenance support for the U.S. Navy Cyber Forces Command OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net). Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) awarded Harris the subcontract, which includes one base year and four one-year options.

“The consolidated contract will deliver increased operational efficiencies for this international naval network, and enhance opportunities to integrate naval networks in the future.”

Under the subcontract, Harris will provide IT operations and maintenance support including theater service desk support; network and systems operations; field support; information assurance; and network technical support. The work will be conducted primarily at U.S. Navy sites in Naples, Italy and Manama, Bahrain. Harris previously supported the ONE-Net program on a three-year enterprise network modernization contract that ended in 2009.

“Harris, along with prime contractor CSC and teammates, brings proven expertise and an unmatched understanding of the Department of the Navy’s networks,” said John Heller, president, Harris IT Services. “The consolidated contract will deliver increased operational efficiencies for this international naval network, and enhance opportunities to integrate naval networks in the future.”

In IT Services, Harris designs, deploys and operates secure communications systems and information networks for some of the most complex, essential applications in the world for high-profile customers in government and commercial markets. Well-credentialed professionals deliver expertise worldwide in Program Management, Enterprise Services Management and Information Assurance—on time, on budget, with solutions that are ready for today and built for tomorrow.

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 $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

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