Harris Corporation Signs Federal Systems Integrator Agreement to Resell All NetApp...

Harris Corporation Signs Federal Systems Integrator Agreement to Resell All
NetApp Products to Federal Government

DULLES, Va. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information
technology company, has signed a Federal Systems Integrator Agreement with
NetApp (Nasdaq: NTAP) to re-sell all NetApp storage solutions and technical
consulting services to the federal government. NetApp is a leader in
innovative storage and data management solutions and is currently a partner to
Harris on the U.S. Air Force NETCENTS program.
"Harris and NetApp now have the ability to work together to pursue new
market segments within the federal government, as well as the ability to team
on large Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and long-term
programs," said Ted Hengst, president, Harris IT Services. "NetApp is a key
vendor in the storage market with very complementary services capabilities.
This agreement strengthens our competitive position relative to other
resellers and system integrators."
"A strategic relationship with Harris is a logical step in our Federal
Systems Integrator strategy," said Mark Weber, president and general manager
of NetApp's U.S. Public Sector. "Our Systems Integrator partners play a key
role in driving our success -- Harris brings a great reputation and valuable
market expertise to help us support a growing number of federal partners. By
teaming with Harris, NetApp can support a broader customer base with a
complete storage solution to match their data management needs."
Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and
communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland
security, civil, and commercial customers. With over 3,000 professionals
performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT
Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise, and
innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the
full technology lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present
in all 50 states, combined with extensive experience in performance-based
contracting and managed IT services, deliver best-value results to a broad
customer base.
About NetApp
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that
accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency.
Discover NetApp's passion for helping companies around the world go further,
faster at www.netapp.com.
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 annual revenue of $5.3
billion and 16,500 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured
communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information
about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation

CeeCee L. Evans, Harris IT Services, +1-703-483-8684, ceecee.evans@harris.com,
or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com,
or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732,
marc.raimondi@harris.com, all of Harris Corporation