Harris Corp. and Brazilian company CPqD are to provide monitor and control system support for the Brazilian Air Force air traffic control network.

The award – its monetary value was not disclosed -- is for a period of two years.

"Harris provides highly secure and reliable communications solutions to customers in more than 125 countries around the world, including the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's nationwide communications network," said Reinaldo Rezende, president, Harris Brazil. "We are committed to bringing new technologies and capabilities to Brazil as it continues to expand and upgrade its communications infrastructure."

Under the contract, Harris will provide technical services and operations support for the network, while CPqD will supply its Intelligent Management Monitor and Control product to enable remote monitoring of Brazilian Airspace Control System equipment -- including surveillance, navigation, and communications systems.

This will allow personnel to quickly locate and isolate outages and initiate repairs throughout the country's extensive ATC network, Harris said.

"CPqD has extensive experience implementing operational support systems for telecommunications companies in Brazil as well as many other Latin American countries," said Sebasti�Pounds o Sah�Pounds o, Jr., president of CPqD. "It is this experience, coupled with our field-proven solution, which we will employ to more efficiently manage Brazilian airspace."

CPqD focuses on innovation in information and communication technologies.