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Talia Introduces iDirect-Based VSAT Consumer Internet Service For Middle East, Africa and Europe

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

New service to bridge digital divide, delivering reliable, affordable connectivity to underserved populations

Herndon, London, and Dubai, March 2, 2010 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that Talia Limited, a market-leading provider of satellite and communications services, has launched Talia Home, a consumer-focused Internet and telephone communications service for subscribers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Talia Home is powered by iDirect Evolution technology and offers a highly reliable service at...View More

iDirect Relocates European Office To Better Serve Customers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT

New UK location offers improved training facilities

Herndon, Va., February 9, 2010 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced the opening of its new Europe office, located in Eton, United Kingdom (UK). The new location replaces iDirect’s Slough, UK office and offers better facilities for training, sales and engineering. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

As iDirect continues to expand its presence across EMEA, the new UK office will concentrate on providing the best...View More

SkyDelta Satellite Networks Leverages iDirect Platform To Expand Broadband Internet Services Across The Entire Middle East, Asia and Africa Regions

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Expanded solution suite targets small business and enterprise customers

Herndon, Va., February 1, 2010 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that SkyDelta Satellite Networks, a subsidiary of Horizon Satellite Services, a renowned provider of satellite communications in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, has purchased and installed three iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hubs to expand the applications and geographical reach of its IP satellite broadband offerings. SkyDelta will leverage the iDirect...View More

iDirect Continues To Lead Satellite Industry In Hub Sales, Ranks As Second Largest Enterprise VSAT Systems Vendor In The World, According To New COMSYS Report

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

iDirect now de facto standard within key vertical markets, Evolution platform enabling partners to expand business through bandwidth efficiency gains

Herndon, Va., January 26, 2010 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that it continues to dominate the market for satellite IP hubs, accounting for nearly half of all hubs shipped in 2008, according to a new report by COMSYS, the satellite industry’s leading analyst firm. The 2009 edition of the COMSYS VSAT Report also revealed that iDirect has increased...View More

iDirect Acquires Parallel Limited

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Parallel’s Web-based SatManage network management system to add powerful automation, monitoring and service optimization capabilities to iDirect platform

Herndon, Va., January 4, 2010 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that it has acquired UK-based Parallel Limited, the developer of the award-winning SatManage network management software suite. Through a cash transaction, iDirect purchased 100 percent of Parallel’s equity shares as well as full ownership of SatManage. Parallel’s chief technology...View More

SpaceCom International Selects iDirect To Support GSM Mobile Backhaul Service In South and Central Asia

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Initial deployment in Afghanistan results in significant bandwidth cost savings for GSM operators

Herndon, Va., December 15, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that SpaceCom International has introduced a GSM cellular backhaul service based on iDirect’s satellite communications platform. SpaceCom has already deployed the service to rural sites in Afghanistan with immediate plans to expand throughout South and Central Asia. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications...View More

iDirect Upgrades Orange Business Services' IP Satellite Network To Next-Generation DVB-S2 Standard

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Improved space segment efficiency to help carrier expand satellite service in enterprise and maritime markets

Herndon, Va., December 7, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that Orange Business Services has expanded its satellite network to include a DVB-S2 broadband service based on iDirect’s Evolution platform. Orange Business Services is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunications services to multinational companies, and this upgrade will strengthen the satellite services it...View More

iDirect's 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey Reveals Consistent Excellence Across the Board

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Partners award record approval ratings for company’s products, services and sales support

Herndon, Va., December 1, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced results from its 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey, revealing record approval ratings for the company, its products and services. For the fourth straight year, iDirect’s total customer satisfaction rating increased, with more than 95 percent of this year’s participants reporting overall satisfaction with iDirect’s products and services. iDirect...View More

Belgium Satellite Services Upgrades To iDirect Network To Enhance Broadband Coverage Across EMEA Region

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

New iDirect hub replaces legacy system, enables BSS to increase service quality and affordably reach a broader range of market segments

Herndon, Va., November 23, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that Belgium Satellite Services (BSS), a leading provider of satellite service to the EMEA region, has installed an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hub to strengthen the capabilities and reach of its IP satellite broadband offerings. BSS will leverage the iDirect platform to extend...View More

NewCom International Brings 21st Century Communications To Rural Colombia With Rollout of iDirect DVB-S2 Satellite Network

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Satellite operator provides cost-efficient, high-performance broadband Internet access and Voice over IP connectivity for government-funded initiative

Herndon, Va., November 17, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that NewCom International, a global communications provider, has rolled out an iDirect-based DVB-S2 broadband satellite service in Colombia to bring 21st century communications to key government and community facilities in remote locations. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP...View More

SimbaNET Nigeria Launches iDirect-Based VSAT Service In Africa

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Company to support advanced business operations and branch expansion for enterprise customers

Herndon, Va., November 16, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that SimbaNET Nigeria, a service provider and systems integrator based in Africa, has launched an iDirect network over Nigeria and West Africa. With the new network, SimbaNET Nigeria will introduce additional bandwidth capacity to support more advanced enterprise applications for existing corporate and government customers in the region....View More

iDirect and Informa Issue Research Paper On New Paths To Profitability For Mobile Operators Seeking Rural Customers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Survey reveals network growth strategies and business opportunities for reaching the next 2 billion subscribers

Herndon, Va., November 11, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that it has teamed with Informa Telecoms & Media to issue a research paper and industry survey examining how emerging technologies are enabling mobile operators to cost-effectively reach remote and rural markets. The independent research was commissioned by iDirect and conducted by Informa analysts Dimitris...View More

SIMS Group Rolls Out iDirect DVB-S2 Satellite IP Network With Coverage Across Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Markets

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Colombian-based service provider lowers cost of deploying high-performance broadband Internet access and Voice over IP connectivity

Herndon, Va., October 28, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that SIMS Group, a leading satellite network operator in Colombia with a teleport located in Miami, has launched an iDirect-based DVB-S2 broadband satellite service. The next-generation network will deliver significant bandwidth efficiency gains to commercial and government...View More

IDMI Purchased iDirect Hub To Launch Broadband Service In MEA and Asia

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

iDirect adds partner in Lebanon as regions turn to satellite IP networks to build core communications infrastructure

Herndon, Va., October 27, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that IDMI, the international arm of Lebanon’s leading Internet Service Provider, IDM, has launched an iDirect-based satellite broadband service covering the Middle East, North Africa and parts of Asia. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

IDMI’s...View More

SIGNIS and iDirect To Demonstrate Capabilities Of Satellite Communications At 2009 World Congress Event

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Satellite technology leader to update participants on advanced media applications for sharing and distributing content

Herndon, Va., October 16, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that SIGNIS, the non-government World Catholic Association for Communication with members from 140 countries, has invited iDirect to participate in its 2009 World Congress event in Chiang Mai, Thailand during October 17-21. SIGNIS and iDirect will demonstrate the capabilities of satellite communications for...View More

NYNEX Upgrades iDirect Evolution Network to Meet Growing Enterprise Demand for DVB-S2 Service

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Bandwidth efficiency gains driving adoption across government, oil and gas and financial services markets

Herndon, Va., October 19, 2009 - VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that NYNEX Network Solutions (Nynex), a leading satellite network operator headquartered in Germany, has expanded its DVB-S2 broadband satellite service to accommodate growing business demand. Nynex has upgraded its network infrastructure with iDirect’s new Evolution XLC Line Cards, X5 Satellite Routers and iDX 2.0 operating software. The...View More

Harris Corporation Launches Next-Generation Maritime Satellite Service Based on iDirect Platform

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT

All-IP network to enhance voice, Internet and corporate data access for cruise lines

Herndon, Va., October 6, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that Maritime Communication Services, Inc. (MCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation and an international provider of VSAT systems and managed satellite services, has launched an iDirect Evolution network to support broadband IP services for one of its largest maritime customers, Carnival Corporation. The service is based on iDirect’s newest...View More

iDirect and Siteworx, Inc. Earn Top Web Design Award From The Web Marketing Association

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT

B2B Website provides interactive content and educational resources that allow iDirect to reach a wider audience

Herndon, Va., September 29, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a subsidiary of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), and Siteworx, Inc. are proud to announce that they are recipients of the Web Marketing Association’s Standard of Excellence Award in the B2B Website design and development category. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

The Web Marketing Association’s premier annual award competition names the...View More

Marine Technologies, LLC Expands Global Maritime VSAT Service In Partnership With iDirect and Intelsat

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

Broadband network integrated with C-Comm suite of shipboard applications, enabling customers to run bandwidth efficient remote offices

Herndon, Va., September 22, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) today announced that Marine Technologies, LLC (MT)/C-CommTM has expanded its partnership with iDirect and Intelsat to extend its VSAT network globally. The new GlobalBroadbandTM service, launched at the Digital Ship Singapore 2009 conference, is designed to extend the MT/C-Comm suite of onboard vessel management...View More

Vizada Networks Purchases iDirect Satellite Hub

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Customers benefit from affordable Internet access across Africa & Middle East

Oslo, Norway and Herndon, Va., 21 September 2009 – Vizada Networks, the leading independent satellite communications provider, and VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that Vizada Networks has purchased an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hub. Vizada plans to launch a next-generation broadband IP service that will provide affordable Internet access across Africa and the Middle East, as well as support Vizada...View More

The Auriga Network Expands Global Satellite IP Broadcast Network In Middle East Via iDirect Platform

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT

IP service helps broadcasters reduce contribution feed costs while meeting rising demand for live news coverage in region

Herndon, Va., Sept 11, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that The Auriga Network has leveraged its satellite communications platform to expand its IP broadcasting service to newscasters in the Middle East. The network is designed to transmit live news over an IP satellite system, reducing the cost of transporting video from local bureaus to network studios. iDirect is a world leader in...View More

iDirect Expands Evolution Product Line With New Router, Line Cards and Upgrade To Operating Software

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Service providers gain greater processing power, bandwidth efficiencies and flexibility to craft new revenue-generating service offerings

Herndon, Va., September 9, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that it has expanded its Evolution DVB-S2/ACM product line with the introduction of the high-performance Evolution X5 Satellite Router and Evolution XLC-11 and XLC-M Line Cards. The hardware launch is coupled with an upgrade to iDirect’s operating software. With the new version, iDX 2.0, iDirect...View More

iDirect Platform Excels During Speed, Mobility and Disaster Testing at Fort Monmouth Military Exercise

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Event spotlights next-generation capabilities to advance battlefield operations

Herndon, Va., August 18, 2009 – iDirect Government Technologies (iGT), a wholly- owned subsidiary of VT iDirect, Inc., today announced official test results from the U.S. Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE) conducted in June at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and across multiple U.S. military locations around the world. During the event, iGT demonstrated the capabilities of several military-grade satellite communications technologies including iDirect’s ruggedized...View More

AST Adds iDirect-Based VSAT Broadband Offering To Maritime Service Portfolio

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Customers demand VSAT capabilities as bandwidth consumption rises

Herndon, Va., September 1, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) today announced that Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST) has launched a maritime VSAT broadband service built on the iDirect Intelligent Platform. The new offering introduces higher bandwidth data rates as well as a flat-fee service model to AST’s customers, and is supported by AST’s technology management services. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP...View More

QSAT Chooses iDirect Platform To Launch Satellite Broadband Service In Middle East

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Telecommunications deregulation spurs first commercially available satellite broadband service from Qatar-based operator

Herndon, Va., July 21, 2009 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) today announced that QSAT, a leading satellite service provider based in Qatar, has launched a next-generation iDirect Evolution network covering Middle East, North Africa and parts of Europe. The network enables the company to meet demand for high-speed IP connectivity from financial institutions, oil and gas companies, and...View More