Harris Stratex Networks Inc., an independent supplier of turnkey wireless network solutions, announced the opening of its international headquarters here. The new entity is Harris Stratex Networks (S) Pte. Ltd.

“Our new headquarters in Singapore further demonstrates the commitment of Harris Stratex Networks in meeting the needs of our global customer base,” said Guy Campbell, president and CEO of Research Triangle Park, N.C.,-based Harris Stratex. “It significantly strengthens our global presence and our commitment to being a major player in Asia and adjacent regions. The Singapore Economic Development Board provided excellent support during the entire process, from decision making to planning and implementation.”

The Harris Stratex Networks headquarters begins operations with 12 employees, with plans to grow to more than 60 employees within 24 to 36 months. The majority of these employees will be professionals, mainly recruited from Singapore.

Harris Stratex Networks (S) Pte. Ltd. will serve as a global logistics and procurement center, capitalizing on Singapore’s seaport and airport infrastructure. Other functional areas will include day-to-day international operations, finance, contracts and supply chain management. The company also plans to establish an R&D center focused on software development at the new IHQ. To accommodate business growth, the new headquarters is located in a 12,500 square foot facility.

"The EDB welcomes Harris Stratex's decision to set up its headquarters functions, Global Logistics Group and R&D center in Singapore,” said Lim Siong Guan, chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board. “Its presence reinforces Singapore’s position as an ideal hub for a broad spectrum of Infocomms innovations and activities and complements Singapore's aspiration to be a digital capital. Harris Stratex’s decision is also testimony to Singapore’s attractiveness as a center for companies to manage and grow their global markets because of its excellent infrastructure, connectivity and talent pool.”

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