Project Overview

L3 Harris, a leading aerospace and defense contractor, partnered with the team at Wired Communications to upgrade their cabling infrastructure using Siemon Premium 6 copper cabling and XGLO fiber, both backed by a 25-year warranty. The facility’s stringent security protocols and the sensitive nature of the work presented unique challenges for the installation team.

The Challenges

We faced several challenges related to the secure and high-stakes environment of L3 Harris’ operations:

1. Strict Security Protocols
   Due to L3 Harris’ work with government defense systems and NASA satellite projects, strict security measures were required. We navigated challenges including:

   • Background Checks: Ensuring all employees passed stringent security clearance processes.

   • Documentation & Citizenship Requirements: Only approved personnel with proper documentation were allowed on-site, which occasionally delayed the project timeline.

2. Coordinating with Multiple Contractors
   The project required collaboration with multiple contractors working in the same space, particularly in confined areas such as ceilings. Coordinating these efforts without impeding each other’s progress required precise planning and constant communication.

3. Maintaining Network Security Requirements
   One of the most critical challenges was ensuring both secured and unsecured network cables were installed with the necessary physical separation between the two, in accordance with L3 Harris’ strict security protocols.

Our Solution

Our team meticulously adhered to all security requirements, ensuring compliance with L3 Harris' strict protocols. Close coordination with contractors and the client kept the project on track, while careful planning allowed us to maintain the required separation of secured and unsecured network cables.

Client Results

• A secure and scalable cabling infrastructure installed to meet the needs of L3 Harris’ defense and aerospace operations.

• Full compliance with security and documentation protocols.

• A future-proof solution that meets the needs of both defense and aerospace operations.

Conclusion

This project highlights our ability to deliver complex projects under challenging conditions. Whether navigating the dynamic environment of a high school or adhering to stringent security protocols in a high-stakes government facility, we consistently deliver high-quality, future-proof solutions.