MELBOURNE, FL/WASHINGTON, DC, March 14, 2011 – Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today announced that Jim Traficant, vice president and general manager, Harris Healthcare Solutions, has been named to Federal Computer Week’s 22nd Annual “Federal 100,” which honors the top executives who have had the greatest impact on the government information systems community. Each year Federal Computer Week magazine assembles an independent panel of judges to choose from a list nominated by readers of top government professionals, industry executives and academic scholars who share a sense of duty, commitment to excellence, and devotion to public service.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Federal Computer Week alongside this distinguished group of information systems professionals,” said Traficant. “I especially want to thank the Harris Healthcare Solutions team for their dedication and passion for transforming healthcare. It is a privilege to accept this honor on their behalf.”
Federal Computer Week will recognize Traficant’s accomplishments in its March 28 issue as well as during a black tie gala on Monday, March 28, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. The winners will be honored for their efforts in affecting change, progress and efficiency in determining how the federal government acquires, develops and manages information technology.
In healthcare solutions, Harris provides enterprise intelligence solutions and services for government and commercial customers — including systems integration, intelligent infrastructure, interoperability, imaging, and other IT solutions. A leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris products, systems and services improve healthcare outcomes by assuring that critical medical and benefits information is delivered with security and privacy to the right person, on the right device, at the point of care.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
