Bentley Walker Enhances Global iDirect Network with Upgrade to iDX 3.1 Software

HERNDON, Va., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Bentley Walker Ltd., one of the largest VSAT network operators in Europe, has upgraded its global satellite network to iDirect's iDX 3.1 platform release, which offers new hardware and software features to support large-scale narrowband networks. Through iDX 3.1, Bentley Walker can extend its reach by offering its service provider partners an efficient and affordable solution to pursue new market opportunities. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

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iDX 3.1, which includes iDirect's new low power, compact, and easy-to-install Evolution X1 remotes, opens the market for Bentley Walker to engage more channel partners in the SOHO, SCADA, and utilities verticals. The lower price point of the X1 remote and the enhanced efficiency of the iDX 3.1 software upgrades have also reduced the barrier to entry to become a reseller partner with Bentley Walker, allowing the company to increase its presence in price-sensitive markets such as South America and Africa.

iDX 3.1 enables Bentley Walker to scale its existing iDirect networks to a significantly greater number of sites. With Group Quality of Service (GQoS) enhancements, service providers can now manage large-scale networks more cost-effectively by lowering the amount of bandwidth needed to keep idle or dormant remotes in network. Additionally, the new licensing option for the Evolution XLC-M Line Card enables a single XLC-M to support up to 16 narrowband return channels, making it perfect for large networks featuring one large outbound and numerous small return channels.

"From the moment we learned about iDX 3.1, we saw an extremely strong demand among our partners for the technology. With the Evolution X1 remote, we can greatly scale our networks and offer our customers a reliable VSAT solution for the narrowband market. Through these new market opportunities, we can greatly expand our business and support our partners."

~ Anthony WALKER
CEO, Bentley Walker Ltd.

"iDX 3.1 is an excellent investment for Bentley Walker, because it enables the company to engage with a new class of partners to serve in an important and emerging segment of the satellite market.  Bentley Walker has always been an early adopter of iDirect technology, and we are very pleased to partner with them again on this upgrade."

~ Stephen TUNNICLIFFE
Regional Vice President, Europe, iDirect

Bentley Walker, Ltd., is ranked as the largest supplier and operator of VSAT Networks outside of North America. Comsys independently audited Bentley Walker as having around 45% of the Market in Europe and the Middle East, to date having sold and brought online over 12,000 VSATs. Bentley Walker Ltd and Bentley Telecom are both privately owned Companies, the former started in 1947 by the Late LT Commander C Walker (George Cross DSC, DSO, DFC) RNVR in 1947 and is currently run and owned by Mr. Anthony Walker and Mr. Matthew Walker, the shares in trust to the next generation thus ensuring the business continues to be a family owned and run business.

iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology that enables our 350+ partners to optimize their networks, differentiate and expand their businesses. The iDirect Intelligent Platform™ allows our partners to run their entire business operations more efficiently via a single, unified IP-based satellite architecture, whether it's providing core IP applications to the enterprise or specialized services to any number of diverse vertical markets. iDirect is the #1 name in global satellite communications in key industries including maritime, military/government,  and oil and gas, with a 62% hub market share and more than a quarter million remotes installed worldwide.  In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was formed to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the U.S. government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. For more information please visit www.idirect.net.

VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit www.vt-systems.com.

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