Harris Stratex Networks' Eclipse Platform Receives Wireless Backhaul Distinction Award

Harris Stratex Networks' Eclipse Platform Receives Wireless Backhaul
Distinction Award
Significant milestone for packet node high-speed IP wireless backhaul platform

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Stratex
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTX), a leading provider of wireless solutions that
enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks,
has been honored with the 2009 Wireless Backhaul Distinction Award from
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) and Crossfire Media for the Eclipse(TM)
Packet Node high-speed IP wireless backhaul platform.

Harris Stratex Networks was awarded following its successful demonstration of
commitment to innovation towards the 4G Wireless Evolution. The Eclipse(TM)
Packet Node is the industry-leading wireless backhaul solution for mobile
operators who want to be '4G-ready' and provide the next generation of mobile
broadband services. The platform seamlessly supports TDM, as well as
carrier-grade Ethernet data traffic, via scalable Liquid Bandwidth(TM)
software. The extensive use of nodal architecture provides carriers with the
ability to configure TDM or Ethernet services as and when they are required.

"Eclipse Packet Node is quite extraordinary and certainly impressed our panel
of judges," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "It is an honor to bestow this award
to Harris Stratex, and we certainly look forward to seeing more exceptional
solutions from the company in the future. TMC is proud to recognize such
excellence within the 4G industry."

"Network operators today face a major challenge regarding how to migrate their
voice and data networks into a single, converged, data-centric network," said
Stuart Little, Director, Corporate Marketing, Harris Stratex Networks. "The
Eclipse platform supports all types of traffic, from low-capacity PDH to
high-capacity SDH/SONET or Gigabit Ethernet services. The 'Wireless Backhaul
Distinction Award' underlines the platform's global reputation for being the
most comprehensive wireless backhaul solution available."

Carl Ford, co-founder and community developer, Crossfire Media, stated:
"Harris Stratex Networks deserves the recognition for their achievements in
advancing 4G and providing genuine solutions in the marketplace. The
Eclipse(TM) Packet Node high-speed IP wireless backhaul platform is impressive
and has proven its customers have experienced success from utilizing its
wireless backhaul technologies."

To source additional information on Eclipse platform please visit:
http://www.harrisstratex.com/products/eclipse/packetNode.asp

To speak to a sales representative please visit:
http://www.harrisstratex.com/wt/contact/sales

For more information on awards please visit the 4GWE website.

About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless solutions that
enable the evolution of next-generation fixed and mobile broadband networks.
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 http://www.harrisstratex.com/.

About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global integrated media company
helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC
publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified
Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading
source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries.
TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average worldwide,
according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,000 in Quantcast's
Top U.S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation's top .03% most visited Web
sites. In addition, TMC produces ITEXPO, 4GWE Conference (in conjunction with
Crossfire Media), Digium|Asterisk World and AstriCon (in conjunction with
Digium), and Communications Developer Conference.

TMC also serves technology professionals with industry-specific Web sites:
IT.TMCnet.com, Cable.TMCnet.com, 4G-wirelessevolution.TMCnet.com,
Robotics.TMCnet.com, Satellite.TMCnet.com, Green.TMCnet.com,
Healthcare.TMCnet.com, and Education.TMCnet.com. For more information about
TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.

About Crossfire Media
Crossfire Media is an integrated marketing company with a core focus on future
trends in technology. We service communities of interest with conferences,
tradeshows, webinars and newsletters. Crossfire Media services also include
providing insight to technology companies and associations to assist in the
development of business and technical strategy as well as the development and
implementation of effective communications and marketing strategy. To
implement communications and marketing strategies, Crossfire Media utilizes a
variety of physical and virtual experiences including web, publications, face
to face events, and webinars.

Crossfire Media has a partnership with Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC)
to produce events and websites related to disruptive technologies. Crossfire
Media is a division of Crossfire Consulting, a full service Information
Technology company based in New York.

SOURCE Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.

Media: Cynthia Johnson, Harris Stratex Networks, +1-919-767-3323,
cynthia.johnson@hstx.com; Investors: Mary McGowan, Summit IR Group Inc.,
+1-408-404-5401, mary@summitirgroup.com