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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 2, 2009 – Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX), a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks, today announced that it has acquired Telsima Corporation of Sunnyvale, California for $12 million in cash payable over the next 12 months. Telsima is a leading developer and provider of WiMAX Forum Certified™ products for use in next-generation broadband wireless networks. In September 2008, Harris Stratex announced a partnership agreement with Telsima for end-to-end 4G network solutions. 

“The demand for rich media services is growing at an explosive rate, creating the need for faster and more flexible wireless networking solutions,” said Harald Braun, president and chief executive officer of Harris Stratex Networks. “In our close working relationship with Telsima we have been greatly impressed by their technology and expertise. We believe the combination of those qualities and Harris Stratex in-house innovation will significantly enhance our ability to expand into new and emerging markets.”

Telsima’s team of highly experienced engineers includes expertise in the areas of network and system architecture, embedded solutions, and software development.  The extensive product portfolio includes IEEE 802.16d and 16e compatible base stations, fixed and mobile subscriber devices, Access Services Network Gateway solutions and network management tools.

Telsima has offices in Sunnyvale, California; Bangalore, Gurgaon and Mumbai in India; and Trzin-Ljublijana, Slovenia.

About Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. is a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and 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 www.HarrisStratex.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein about the markets for the services and products of Harris Stratex Networks and trends in revenue, as well as other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including “anticipated”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “goal”, “will”, “see”, “continues”, “delivering”, “view”, and “intend”, or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs of the senior management of Harris Stratex Networks. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following:

• downturn in the global economy affecting customer spend;
• continued price erosion as a result of increased competition in the microwave transmission industry;
• the volume, timing and customer, product and geographic mix of our product orders may have an impact on our operating results;
• effect of any change in ownership structure in Harris Stratex Networks;
• the ability to achieve business plans for Harris Stratex Networks;
• the ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships and capture new business;
• the ability to maintain projected product rollouts, product functionality, anticipated cost reductions or market acceptance of planned products;
• future costs or expenses related to litigation;
• the ability of our subcontractors to perform or our key suppliers to manufacture or deliver material;
• customers may not pay for products or services in a timely manner, or at all;
• the failure of Harris Stratex Networks to protect its intellectual property rights and
• the ability to defend itself against intellectual property infringement claims by others
• currency and interest rate risks;
• the impact of political, economic and geographic risks on international sales;
• the impact of slowing growth in the wireless telecommunications market combined with supplier and operator consolidations;
• our ability to remediate our material weaknesses in internal control.

For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for our business, see “Risk Factors” in our form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 25, 2008 as well as other reports filed by Harris Stratex Networks with the SEC from time to time. Harris Stratex Networks undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

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