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Research Triangle Park, NC, November 17, 2008 - Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX), a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks, today announced that it is contributing key products, technical expertise and leadership to project Harmony, part of the Catalyst showcase at the TeleManagement World Orlando Conference. Sponsored by the TeleManagement Forum (TMF), the conference is held in Orlando, Florida, November 16–20, 2008. Harmony is designed to showcase the assembly and operation of a service assurance operations support system (OSS) for Customer Experience Management in next-generation network (NGN) environment, while demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability of the new NetBoss XT® product line.

NetBoss XT ¯ the latest, most innovative version of the company’s pacesetting network management solution for broadband, wireless and converged networks ¯ delivers a comprehensive network view, providing detailed information rapidly, so network operators can manage resources and services efficiently. Designed for easy deployment, it allows users to gather data quickly from multiple sources, including IP-based NGN infrastructure, fixed and wireless telecommunications networks, radios and other equipment. NetBoss XT is available in a wide range of configurations that can be combined with other variants or with other industry-recognized operations management and support products to deliver flexible, reliable and cost-efficient network, service and customer experience management.

Harmony is part of the conference’s Catalyst showcase, featuring demos of collaborative solutions to real-world problems. It demonstrates how standards-based technology can radically change an operator’s approach to operating their network via an OSS. NetBoss’s contributions to Harmony include a combined version of the NetBoss XE™ Element Manager and NetBoss XM™ Network Manager that provides Harmony with element, network, service and quality of customer experience management, respectively.

The Harmony project shows that through the use of TMF artifacts and cooperation among standards development organizations, an OSS with end-to-end customer experience management capabilities in next-generation networks can be assembled and operated in real-world scenarios. It also demonstrates the management of mobile IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) applications, delivering n-play services over PBB-TE and IP-based networks, illustrating that such a system can evolve with the newest of networking technologies and service products.

“Complete and fast integration of new next-generation network technologies into service provider operations and creation of cost-effective operations support systems that can easily adapt to the dynamic NGN environment are two of the most pressing issues facing service providers today,” said Alex Zhdankin, Harris Stratex Networks’ Network Operations chief software architect and co-leader of the Harmony Catalyst team. “The NetBoss XT product line, because it is built using the latest advances in standards and technologies, makes rapid and low-cost integration of emerging NGN technologies into service provider operations environment a reality.”

Cyril Matthews, Solutions & Services Development for Harris Stratex Networks, will present “Integrated Service Assurance Solutions in Middle East and Africa Telecoms” at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 18, in the TMF’s Expo Theater. Harris Stratex will also be showcasing their NetBoss XT product in booth #113 during regular expo hours.

About the TeleManagement Forum
The TeleManagement Forum was founded in 1988 as the OSI/Network Management Forum with the goal of accelerating the availability of interoperable network management products. Founding members included AT&T and BT on the service provider side, and suppliers such as Northern Telecom and Hewlett-Packard on the equipment side. By early 1989 it had approved its first OSI/NM Forum Protocol Specification and by 1990 it had 85 members from 13 countries. The Forum has continued to adapt as the technological and business landscape has developed. Today, the TeleManagement Forum has more than 500 members, runs the industry’s leading OSS/BSS Conference and Exposition, and its standards are being adopted by the UN body, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).  For more information, visit: www.tmforum.org.

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.

NetBoss® and NetBoss XT® are registered trademarks of Harris Stratex Networks or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Tom Cheesewright/James Delves, Noiseworks, +44 1628 628 080, hsx@noiseworks.com

Eric Ehlers, Harris Stratex Networks, + 1 919-767-3314, eric.ehlers@hstx.com

Dick Davies, IRPA, 1-415-652-7515, IPRA@comcast.net