iDirect Holds Technology Day For Russian Partners

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that it will host a Technology Day on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Balschug Kempinski Hotel in Moscow, Russia. The event will bring together operators and service providers across the Russian satellite market to examine the country's emerging growth and learn how iDirect's satellite communications technology can help them capture this new business opportunity. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

Industry analysts project significant demand for satellite communications in Russia, as the expansive nation's terrestrial infrastructure is still developing and new High Throughput Satellites are scheduled to deliver capacity. iDirect experts will examine how operators and service providers can identify and serve this growing market. iDirect will also showcase how the iDirect Intelligent Platform can meet a diverse set of end user requirements across high value markets, while improving network and operational efficiencies. Additionally, iDirect will share key details from its product roadmap, including future product releases and technology innovations.

"Russia is emerging as a market with a strong demand for satellite broadband services. We have designed this Technology Day to support our partners in Russia and provide both market and technical insights that can help them capture new opportunities and support their customers' needs."

~ Stephen TUNICLIFFE
Regional Vice President, Europe, IDIRECT

For more information about the 2013 Russia Technology Day and more detail about each session visit the event Website at: http://www.idirect.net/technologyday.

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.

SOURCE iDirect