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iDirect To Participate At 65th UTC Telecom Conference In Houston

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

iDirect to provide insight on role of satellite in the smart grid; hosts discussion on future implications of satellite in utilities industry

Herndon, Va., May 13, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), will exhibit and offer presentations at UTC Telecom 2013 from May 13-17, 2013, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. This event brings together utility communication professionals to discuss in-depth analysis on current trends, technology innovations and best practices in the utilities...View More

RigNet Launches iDirect Network In Australia For Onshore Energy, Mining And Maritime Applications

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Leading onshore provider in U.S. continues to extend land initiatives abroad to capitalize on global market opportunities

Herndon, Va., April 30, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET), a leading global provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil and gas industry, has installed an iDirect Series 15100 Universal Satellite Hub in Adelaide, Australia, to extend its services to Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The business expansion will enable...View More

iDirect And Partners To Convene At Annual Global Partner Summit In Istanbul

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Industry leaders from around the world to share market insights and best practices, discuss emerging trends

Istanbul, Turkey, April 23, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc.
(VT Systems), will host its third annual Global Partner Summit from May 6-8, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt in Istanbul, Turkey. The annual event draws satellite industry leaders from around the world to share the latest market insights and discuss business opportunities. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

Elara Comunicaciones Brings Internet And Voice Service To Towns In Southeastern Mexico Over iDirect Network

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Network to support more than 2,700 sites as part of Mexico’s “10K” initiative to connect rural populations and grow local economies

Herndon, Va., March 20, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Elara Comunicaciones, S.A. de C.V., a leading telecommunications supplier in Mexico, has begun implementing a large-scale satellite network to bring voice and data service to 2,717 towns in rural southeastern Mexico. The network, built on the iDirect Evolution platform, is part of Mexico’s “10K”...View More

iDirect Executives To Share Industry Insights At Satellite 2013 Conference and Exhibition

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

CTO Dave Bettinger to speak on High Throughput Satellites and network security trends; iDirect to preview iDX 3.2 and X7 remote

Washington, D.C., March 18, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that several of its company executives will be featured speakers at the Satellite 2013 Conference and Exhibition. The event, which is one of the world’s largest gatherings of satellite industry professionals, runs from March 18 to March 21, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,...View More

iDirect and ip.access Complete Successful Interoperability Test Of 3G Small-Cell Infrastructure And IP Satellite Technology

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT

A new combined solution for mobile operators to economically extend voice and data service to remote areas and new markets

Herndon, Va., February 21, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that it has successfully completed pilot tests with ip.access Ltd. to support 3G service over ip.access’ nano3G® small cell device and iDirect’s Evolution® X1 Outdoor satellite remote. The pilot simulated a live network that could support data rates of 10 Mbps on the outbound channel, 1.2 Mbps on the inbound channel and...View More

ITC Global Will Upgrade Global Mining-Sector Satellite Network To Deliver Higher Throughput Rates Over iDirect Platform

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Service provider to leverage iDirect’s X7 remote and Evolution iDX 3.2 software to achieve 20+ Mbps data rate for high-bandwidth IP applications

Herndon, Va., February 3, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that ITC Global will upgrade its mining-sector satellite network to iDirect’s soon-to-be-released iDX 3.2 software featuring Adaptive TDMA, and will deploy the next-generation Evolution X7 remote. ITC Global is a leading provider of global, enterprise-class satellite communications to premier...View More

iDirect Receives 2012 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product Of The Year Award From TMC

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Evolution X1 remote recognized for innovation in IP networking to solve critical business communications challenges

Herndon, Va., January 8, 2013 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the Evolution X1 satellite remote as a recipient of the 2012 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. iDirect introduced the Evolution X1 satellite remote in 2012 as a key element of its iDX 3.1 platform upgrade, enabling service providers to extend their market...View More

NewSat Strengthens Satellite Services For Oil And Gas, Mining, Government and Military Customers With New iDirect Hub

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Australia’s leading satellite communications provider will gain more control and flexibility to meet diverse customer communications requirements

Herndon, Va., December 11, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that NewSat Limited (NewSat), Australia’s largest pure satellite communications company, has enhanced its network infrastructure with the purchase of a new iDirect Evolution® universal satellite hub, and by upgrading to iDirect’s SatManage 5.2 network management software. The...View More

IP Access International Deploys iDirect Evolution Technology To Launch Isis Dual-Satellite Network

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Satellite service provider launches new iDirect hub to provide critical redundancy for emergency management, disaster recovery and business continuity applications

Herndon, Va., December 10, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that IP Access International, a global satellite service provider, has deployed a new iDirect Series 15100 Universal Satellite hub to launch its Isis dual-satellite network. The new hub, located in Woodbine, Maryland, is linked with the company’s existing iDirect hub in...View More

iDirect Continues Leadership In Maritime VSAT With 45% Share Of Installed Remotes

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT

According to COMSYS maritime report, iDirect is strongly positioned to continue market leadership as the industry moves to
HTS services and higher speed terminals

Herndon, Va., December 4, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that the company’s remote terminals account for nearly half of all VSATs installed in the maritime market, at an installation rate more than twice any other vendor, according to the newly released COMSYS Maritime VSAT Report. The third edition of the industry report also finds...View More

iDirect To Share Expert Perspective On The Impact Of High-Throughput Satellites At GVF KA Roundtable Assembly 2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT

iDirect joins other leading companies at two-day conference to discuss how HTS and Ka-band capacity are poised to revolutionize the satellite industry

Herndon, Va., December 03, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced its participation at the GVF Ka Roundtable Assembly 2012 on December 5th and 6th at the Strand Palace Hotel in London, UK. At the two-day event, David Bettinger, iDirect Chief Technology Officer, and Jonathan Barter, Director of Product Management, will share their expertise and insights into the...View More

NewCom Deploys Distance Education Program In Colombia, Based On iDirect Satellite Communications Platform

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Pilot program will bring 21st century communications to schools located in one of the most remote and volatile regions of Colombia

Herndon, Va., November 27, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that NewCom International, a global communications provider, has launched a satellite-powered distance education network, covering 26 schools in the Nudo de Paramillo Region in Northern Colombia. The network is built on the iDirect satellite communications platform and is backed by the U.S. Agency...View More

OmniAccess Announces Plans To Deploy iDirect's iDX 3.2 Software And X7 Remotes To Deliver High-Speed Maritime Service

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Maritime service provider will upgrade entire network in preparation for growing customer demand for high bandwidth applications

Herndon, Va., Nov 13, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that OmniAccess S.L., the leading communications provider to super- and mega-yacht owners, will be the first iDirect partner to upgrade its entire maritime satellite network to iDirect’s soon-to-be-released next-generation Evolution X7 remotes and iDX 3.2 software featuring Adaptive TDMA. Through the upgrade,...View More

K-NET Lowers Cost For Mobile Operators To Serve Rural Africa

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Telecom provider leverages small cell technology and iDirect’s X1 remote to reduce TCO by up 65%, bringing mobile voice and data to Ghana for first time

Herndon, Va., November 12, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc (VT Systems), today announced that K-NET, an international telecom provider, has developed a satellite backhaul network by combining iDirect’s satellite platform and Altobridge™ small cell technology to bring mobile voice and broadband connectivity for the first-time ever to rural communities in Ghana. The...View More

SkyVision Launches New iDirect Hub And Upgrades Pan-African Satellite Network With iDX 3.1 Software

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Global service provider deploys new hardware and software to expand coverage and deliver more affordable and efficient Internet connectivity services

Herndon, Va., November 6, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (SkyVision), a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, has launched a new iDirect hub and is now offering full Pan-African coverage on both C-Band and Ku-Band. SkyVision has also upgraded its networks to...View More

iDirect To Share Expertise On The Benefits Of Satellite For The Utility Industry At EUTC Annual Conference 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Satellite leader provides in-depth analysis of satellite usage in the utility industry and the growing role of VSAT for wireless communications in the smart grid

Herndon, Va., October 22, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced its participation at the European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) Annual Conference, from October 24-26 at the Marriott Hotel in Warsaw, Poland. iDirect will share new industry research on satellite usage in the utility industry, as well as the benefits of next-generation satellite...View More

iDirect Achieves 100 Mbps With Evolution X7 Remote

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Next-generation remote powers high-bandwidth applications, unleashes the performance of high throughput satellites

Herndon, Va., October 17, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced key performance statistics for the Evolution X7 remote, the first in a family of next-generation remotes that have been optimized to deliver best-in-class Adaptive TDMA throughput performance and operate with high throughput satellites. Built on an entirely new multi-core hardware system, the X7 can reach up to 100 Mbps of...View More

Telefonica Del Peru Deploys iDirect Evolution Platform To Extend Enterprise Service Offerings

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Telecommunications operator leverages iDirect platform and iDX 3.1 software to deliver reliable enterprise VSAT service

Herndon, Va., September 25, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Telefonica del Peru, a subsidiary of Telefonica Latinoamerica, one of Latin America's largest telecommunications operators, has launched a new VSAT service based on the iDirect Evolution platform. Telefonica del Peru purchased two iDirect Universal 15000 Series satellite hubs and more than 1,000 Evolution X1 and X3...View More

Sample Event

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:52:58 GMT

Join iDirect November 13-15 in Cape Town, South Africa at AfricaCom 2012.

Now in its 15th year, AfricaCom is embracing all aspects of the converging telecoms, media & ICT sectors to deliver the most inspiring, exciting and thought-provoking event yet. With 200+ speakers and over 125 scheduled hours of value-packed content, and newly extended to 3 days, AfricaCom offers something for everyone: visionary keynotes, specialised streams, interactive panel discussions, workshops, demos, networking opportunities and more…

Broadband, multiplatform content, OTT providers, cloud computing, apps, convergence…. Africa’s...View More

SkyStream Expands Coverage For Maritime And Oil And Gas Markets With New iDirect Satellite Hub

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT

New hub will support increasing demand from oil & gas customers in Africa and extend coverage to mega-yacht owners in the Mediterranean and Atlantic

Herndon, Va., September 12, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyStream FZ LLZ, a Dubai-based satellite service provider, has purchased an iDirect Series 15100 Universal Satellite Hub to extend and enhance the availability of its coverage for luxury yacht owners. The hub will also help SkyStream meet the growing needs of its oil and gas customers...View More

iDirect and Pike Research Release White Paper On The Role Of Satellite Communications In Smart Meter Backhaul

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Reveals satellite technology emerging as a strong option for utilities to support smart grid applications

Herndon, Va., September 10, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), and Pike Research, a market research and consulting team that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets, today announced the release of a new white paper on the role of satellite communications for smart meter backhaul in the utility industry. The report examines the growth of smart meter backhaul communications and how satellite...View More

iDirect To Contribute Industry Expertise, Thought Leadership At COMSYS VSAT2012 Conference

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT

iDirect’s presentations will focus on the impact of high-throughput satellites and advancements in mobile backhaul at 14th annual satellite industry event

Herndon, Va., September 5, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced its participation at the COMSYS VSAT2012 conference, from September 11-14 at the Lancaster London Hotel in London, UK. At the 14th annual conference, iDirect will offer industry expertise and thought leadership on two key topics that represent major opportunities for growth in the...View More

IsoTropic Networks Leverages iDirect's Evolution Platform To Optimize Its Global Satellite Network

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Leading satellite service provider will deploy new technology to reduce operating costs and expand its customer base

Herndon, Va., August 28, 2012 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that IsoTropic Networks, a leading solutions-based provider of satellite Internet services and iDirect Host Network Operator (HNO), has upgraded its global satellite network to the iDirect Evolution platform with iDX 3.1 software. Through this upgrade, IsoTropic can reduce its overall operating costs and grow its business. iDirect...View More

iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) to provide Satellite Router Board modems to L-3 GCS for SDN Family of Terminals (FOT)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Herndon, Va., August 27, 2012 – The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is using L-3 GCS Hawkeye™ III Lite 1.2M and Hawkeye III™ 2.0M VSAT terminals equipped with iConnex e800 satellite router boards from iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) to support the Special Operations Forces Deployable Node-Family of Terminals (SDN-Lite FoT) program.

The iConnex boards are smaller in size and support data, voice and video connectivity in highly mobile military applications, including mobile platforms carried by forward-deployed troops. The iConnex boards feature high-speed data transmission, increased...View More