Harris and Voyant Team to Develop Aviation Broadband Solutions
MELBOURNE, FL and PALO ALTO, CA, Mar 11 (MARKET WIRE)
--
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, and Voyant International Corporation (OTCBB:
VOYT), a diversified digital media and technology holding company, have teamed
to
provide commercial airline passengers with in-flight Internet connectivity.
Voyant intends to launch its aviation broadband service (ABS) in
approximately one year, focusing initially on providing broadband connectivity
to
passengers in North America, and ultimately expanding service to Europe and then
the rest of the world. Harris brings a combination of market-leading
technology, infrastructure, service and support that can enhance network
capabilities and accelerate deployment. Harris and Voyant have signed a letter
of
intent that will include a combination of technology licenses, service
agreements and engineering cooperation. As a first step, Harris will provide
Voyant
ABS with access to advanced software-defined radio (SDR) technology.
"This initiative represents yet another element of Harris Corporation's
strategy to
bring its advanced technology to commercial aviation through alliances with
innovative and dynamic companies," said Bob Coulson, Department of
Transportation
senior executive account manager for Harris Government Communications Systems.
"We are excited about Voyant's planned offering to this market and the clear
synergies with Harris' expertise."
"This relationship with Harris represents a major milestone in the
development of our aviation broadband solution, and we're very pleased to
have them on board," said Dana Waldman, chief executive officer of Voyant
International. "Harris' state-of-the art technology and support will allow us
to offer our airline customers the high broadband capacity and excellent service
they require."
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company
serving
government, defense and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of almost $5
billion and 16,000 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.
About Voyant International Corporation
Voyant is a media and technology holding company focused on bringing
innovative
technologies, media assets, and strategic partnerships together to deliver
next-generation commercial and consumer solutions to empower, enhance, and
enrich
our digital world. The company works with strategic partners in the technology
and
entertainment sectors to locate, partner with, and acquire complementary
technologies and media assets that position the company in the value chain from
content creation to direct distribution to the consumer. More information can be
found
at www.voyant.net. To receive public information, including press releases,
conference calls, SEC filings, profiles, investor kits, news alerts and other
pertinentinformation, please register at www.voyant.net/investorpass.
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Voyant Media and Investor Contacts:
Sean Collins
CCG Investor Relations
310-477-9800, ext. 202
Sean.Collins@ccgir.com
Howard Gostfrand
American Capital Ventures
305-918-7000
info@amcapventures.com
Harris Media Contact:
Sleighton Meyer
Harris Corporation
321-727-6514
smeyer@harris.com
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