iDirect Strengthens Presence in Canada

HERNDON, Va., July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that it has moved its Canadian office to the nation's capital, strengthening its commitment to the Canadian satellite communications market. The new Ottawa facility will serve as the head office for iDirect Canada and support a growing team of sales, operations, engineering and technical research, and development functions. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

Satellite communications industry analysts project significant future growth in Canada as the country expands communications deep into its vast remote areas to spur natural resource development and strengthen rural societies and economies. With the iDirect platform already widely deployed in markets as varied as oil and gas, mining and government and defense, a more established presence positions the company to better serve local partners while developing products that address the growing national focus on connectivity and access.

"The expansion of our operations in Canada is a strategic and timely move. We're bringing resources closer to our partners to meet greater demand for satellite communications and iDirect technology. Our team here is excited about the tremendous opportunities we can capture with our partners."

~ Rob KILROY
Vice President Americas, iDirect 

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