Harris Corporation Opens Research and Development Operation in Texas

Top Quote Will House Multiple Harris Businesses; Expected to Add 20+ New Jobs to Area. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) August 18, 2010 - SAN ANTONIO, TX, August 17, 2010 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has opened a new research and development operation in San Antonio to support the company's military and intelligence and other customers in the Central Texas region.

    The 6,000-square-foot Harris Advanced Research and Development Center is located at 903 Billy Mitchell Drive, Building 1. It houses offices, research and development, and demonstration space for several Harris businesses — including Government Communications Systems, RF Communications and Healthcare Solutions. The operation will be staffed by more than 20 new engineering and support positions.

    "This new facility positions several Harris businesses closer to our customers that require advanced software development and communications systems for mission-critical applications," said Sheldon Fox, group president, Harris Government Communications Systems. "It also provides the flexibility to significantly expand our presence further as business in the region grows."

    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 www.harris.com.

    Contact Information:

    Sleighton Meyer
    Harris Government Communications Systems
    sleighton.meyer ( @ ) harris dot com
    321-727-6514

    Marc Raimondi
    Harris Corporation - Washington, DC
    marc.raimondi ( @ ) harris dot com
    202-729-3732

    Jim Burke
    Harris Corporation
    jim.burke ( @ ) harris dot com
    321-727-9131

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