iDirect Claims 62 Percent Share of IP Hub Sales, Maintains Position as Second Largest VSAT Systems Manufacturer

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced it has expanded its share of IP hub sales, reaching 62.3 percent in 2010 and leading the satellite industry for the fifth consecutive year. The findings were published in the 12th edition of the COMSYS VSAT Report, released in December 2011. Overall, iDirect remains the world's second largest VSAT systems manufacturer by hardware sales. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

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The COMSYS report also highlights a number of iDirect's key technological innovations and important business partnerships behind its continued strong performance: 

• iDirect awarded contract for Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite system – iDirect leveraged its superior technology and reputation for performance to win the contract to develop Inmarsat's Global Xpress ground network infrastructure. The partnership allows iDirect to accelerate the development of its next-generation VSAT system, equipping the company with a strong offering as Ka-band capacity is set to become a major force in the satellite industry.
• SCPC Return and TDMA united on one platform – Through its iDX 3.0 software release, iDirect established an industry first, enabling its Evolution remote series to operate in either TDMA or SCPC return mode. The breakthrough feature gives service providers the flexibility to adjust capacity based on dynamic application requirements and grow their networks more efficiently and affordably.
• iDirect acquired SatManage – In 2009, iDirect acquired SatManage, a state-of-the-art network management software solution. With the acquisition, iDirect enables service providers to expand existing NOC automation capabilities; significantly improve network monitoring, analysis and issue resolution; and provide a higher level of visibility and responsiveness to end users.

The COMSYS report also spotlights iDirect's continued growth in the Asian and Latin American regions, its leadership in the maritime and oil & gas verticals, its strategic partnerships with mobile infrastructure providers to expand cellular backhaul into remote regions of the world, as well as iDirect's success in the U.S. military market through its subsidiary, iDirect Government Technologies.

"iDirect has been imaginative in seeking out new ways in which it can both add value to the products and services it offers to its customers as well as increasing its market share. Moving forward, the company's ideas for future development of the platform remain strong and vibrant."

~ Simon BULL
Senior Analyst, COMSYS

"The 12th edition of the COMSYS report clearly shows why iDirect's technology has become the platform of choice for so many satellite service providers around the world and why our market share continues to grow. As we prepare for the next wave in satellite technology, iDirect will continue to develop innovative VSAT solutions and give our partners the strategic direction and support they need to capitalize on the exciting possibilities of the future."

~ David BETTINGER
Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering, iDirect

To view the iDirect executive summary from the COMSYS VSAT report, 12th edition please visit http://www.idirect.net/comsys.

COMSYS is the leading analyst in the satellite industry specializing in the VSAT market.  Please visit www.comsys.co.uk. 

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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