Harris completes agreement to license SDR technology for aviation broadband initiative

MELBOURNE, Fla. 26 Jan. 2009 Harris Corp. finalized an agreement with Voyant International Corp. to license its software-defined radio (SDR) technology for an aviation broadband initiative. Voyant a provider of in-flight, broadband connectivity solutions for the commercial airline industry, had signed a letter of intent with Harris early last year.

Under the agreement, Harris is licensing its software-defined radio (SDR) technology to Voyant to support broadband-dependent activities during commercial flight, including accessing the Internet and private intranets, transferring files, and using wireless handheld devices.

Voyant is a media and technology holding company focused on bringing innovative technologies, media assets, and strategic partnerships together to deliver next-generation commercial and consumer solutions to empower, enhance and enrich the digital world. The company works with strategic partners in the technology and entertainment sectors to locate, partner with, and acquire complementary technologies and media assets that position the company in the value chain from content creation to direct distribution to the consumer.