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To: The Ox who wrote (100)	11/21/2007 1:24:07 PM
From: Rob Preuss	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 312

Harris Stratex Networks Expands Presence in East Africa Wednesday November 21, 9:00 am ET New offices in Kenya and Tanzania to provide additional support for the region RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX - News), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, today announced plans to expand its operations in East Africa, adding sales and engineering support in its Kenya facility and a new office in Tanzania. As telecommunications suppliers in Kenya, Tanzania and throughout East Africa build next-generation networks, they require the most advanced and comprehensive wireless transmission solutions available. Harris Stratex Networks provides three best-in-class solutions -- TRuepoint® and Eclipse(TM) microwave radio systems and NetBoss® integrated network management for monitoring and management of network elements or across the entire enterprise. The Kenya and Tanzania offices will include program management, network engineering, customer service and sales staff to better support customers implementing these solutions in the region. "By co-locating service, engineering and support to provide expanded resources in these key markets, we are ensuring that our growing customer base in East Africa will have the necessary expertise and experience close at hand to ensure the success of their expanding networks," said Paul Kennard, vice president, International Sales at Harris Stratex Networks. "We have assembled a dedicated, experienced team with a comprehensive skill set in strategic locations to optimize service response and quality for all of our customers." Harris Stratex Networks continues to build a significant presence throughout eastern and central Africa, with customer installations in Nigeria, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, in addition to Kenya and Tanzania.