Harris Stratex Networks Opens New Mexico City Office to Better Serve Latin America Customers


Company has over 40 years of experience supporting the Latin American market

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 5-- Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSTX), the leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, announced the opening of its new Mexico City office, which will help the company better serve its customers in the rapidly growing wireless transmission market in Latin America.

The new office will serve as the company's regional headquarters, directed by Armando Trejo, vice president, Sales and Services, Latin America, for Harris Stratex Networks. It is located at Ejercito Nacional 926 P-3, Col. Los Morales Secc. Palmas C.P.11540, in the center of one of Mexico City's most vital business districts.

The office, which consolidates Harris Stratex Networks' previous resources in Mexico, will enable the company to optimize its sales and support efforts and better serve its growing customer base in Mexico and throughout Latin America. Functions operating from this facility include sales, professional services, engineering, customer service and administrative staff. The new facility will include conference and training rooms for staff and customer meetings. Harris Stratex Networks will maintain satellite offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina to provide focused support for South American customers closer to those offices.

The Mexico City office also enables Harris Stratex Networks to provide best-in-class service for its customers in Mexico, including some of the largest telecommunications service providers and private network operators in the region.

"We have a dedicated and experienced team with a comprehensive skill set centralized in one office," said Trejo. "Engineering support is being added, and the office will feature a state-of-the-art training facility. We expect our combined team to work closely to provide more efficient and optimal service to all of our customers in the region.

"As in most markets, customers in Mexico and throughout Latin America are starting to focus on IP-based networks and WiMAX as network convergence becomes a significant objective. Our consolidated office puts us in an excellent position to work with them. Of course, we will continue to provide the best available systems, solutions and services, including TRuepoint(R) full-featured, high-capacity network interconnection, Eclipse(TM) nodal networking and carrier-class Ethernet and NetBoss(R) network management," he added.

About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is the world's leading independent supplier of turnkey wireless network solutions. The company offers reliable, flexible and scalable wireless network solutions, backed by comprehensive professional services and support. Harris Stratex Networks serves all global markets, including mobile network operators, public safety agencies, private network operators, utility and transportation companies, government agencies and broadcasters. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Harris Stratex Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data and video solutions. Harris Stratex Networks is recognized around the world for innovative, best- in-class wireless networking solutions and services. For more information, visit www.HarrisStratex.com.

Source: Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Kami Spangenberg of Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.,
+1-919-767-5238, Kami.Spangenberg@HSTX.com

Web site: http://www.harrisstratex.com/

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