Leading West African Mobile Phone Operator Selects Harris Stratex Networks for $11.7 Million Network Development
Tuesday July 24, 9:30 am ET
Harris Stratex Networks Chosen to Expand Access and Backbone Networks Across Africa
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX - News), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, has been selected to extend the access and backbone networks for a leading mobile operator in West Africa. Under the agreement, worth $11.7 million, Harris Stratex Networks will deploy its TRuepoint®, MegaStar® and Eclipse(TM) products in several West African countries, enhancing the reach and capacity of the transmission networks, and supporting the build-out of new sites.
"More and more African operators are looking to expand networks and increase capacity to reach ever-increasing demand in one of the world's fastest growing markets. Our ongoing relationship as the leading supplier of turnkey wireless transmission systems to this major operator is further proof of the trust we have built in the region with our proven products and professional services," said Joseph Joseph, vice president of sales and services, Africa, Harris Stratex Networks.
"Our continued success with this operator reconfirms our ability to meet the demands of the African market," said Guy Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Harris Stratex Networks. "We are pleased to work with major operators who are rapidly expanding in the region. This win, and other recent successes have enabled us to further strengthen our presence in the market."
Harris Stratex Networks has five sales and services hubs strategically located in African regions to support the growing Pan African market. |
