Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology firm headquartered in Melbourne, is adding to its Florida presence with construction of the $100-million, 464,000-sq.-ft. Harris Technology Center in Palm Bay.

“This high-technology center represents an important investment in the growth of our company and our desire to create world-class working facilities for our employees. For our community and state, it represents our commitment to being here for the long term and continuing to play a key role in the region’s economic growth.”

— William Brown
President and CEO
Harris Corporation

Florida Is a Prime Site for Defense and Homeland Security Firms

• 20 major military installations; 3 of only 10 unified combatant commands
• 61,000+ active duty personnel
• Key procurement offices, research operations, testing units and training commands for all service branches
• 9 of the nation’s 10 largest defense contractors
• No. 5 in prime defense contract awards