Harris Corporation Unveils BeOn® - a Unique Global Push-to-Talk Enterprise Solution

HOUSTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (APCO International, Booth 231) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today introduced its BeOn® solution -- the first professional push-to-talk solution designed to enable enterprises to have managed group communications anywhere in the world using both 3G and 4G cellular networks.

The Harris BeOn solution offers traditional land mobile radio features such as group calling, individual calling, group scanning, distress calls, and dispatch/administrative services, while integrating wireless services such as user location, user presence/status, and text messaging.  With the BeOn solution, users can communicate instantly on a host of commercial smartphones or rugged devices with one or many people, over multiple GSM-based wireless carriers–domestic and international.

Harris' BeOn solution is built on the Harris integrated VIDA® (Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access) network platform, currently deployed by public safety, public services and large private sector entities.  VIDA enables high performance Push-To-Talk (PTT) over commercial wireless networks, as well as seamless interoperability with legacy and future land mobile radio (LMR) systems.  The BeOn solution is a premier global mobile communication solution that is group-oriented, instantaneous and geared for enterprise customers covering large footprints.  Its capabilities will allow users to create centralized dispatch services over commercial 3G or 4G wireless networks, or if needed, connect with legacy LMR system.  

"Given our expertise in mission critical communications and the proliferation of mobile broadband, we seized a market opportunity to create a scalable, global push-to-talk solution delivered over wireless carrier networks, which enterprises can deploy at a competitive price point while offering key LMR user benefits," said Dana Mehnert, group president, Harris RF Communications.  "Among industries with global assets, large footprints or rural service geography – such as construction, transport or field services, our BeOn solution satisfies the need for mobile, group-oriented instant communication."

Enterprises could rely on the BeOn solution's unique blend of land mobile radio features and its powerful IP platform to organize users into talk groups for enhanced coordination and efficiency – whether local or global.  For example, a parcel shipping company could utilize the BeOn solution to improve its delivery management and coordination for better customer service and savings on fuel costs, or government enterprise employees working in the field could better serve the community through more efficient managed group communications using the Harris BeOn solution.

Harris, a proven leader in assured communications for defense and public safety, blended their experience in LMR with the interoperability of its VIDA platform to develop its BeOn solution, the innovative, global push-to-talk solution designed to improve enterprise team coordination and increase productivity in industries where immediate accessibility is paramount.  For more information on the BeOn solution, please visit www.pspc.harris.com/Solution/BeOn.asp.

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 and Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions.  Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties.  Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

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