iDirect to Begin Testing iDirect Velocity™ Ground Infrastructure on Inmarsat-5 F3 Satellite

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that it will begin the final leg of an ambitious rollout program of its iDirect Velocity™ ground infrastructure platform to support Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) satellite fleet. iDirect will start over-the-air testing of iDirect Velocity™ on the Inmarsat-5 F3 satellite. The initiative follows the successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Over-the-Satellite Acceptance Testing (OSAT) of iDirect Velocity™ on Inmarsat-5 F1 and F2 satellites, as well as Site Acceptance Testing at Inmarsat's GX earth stations, ready for GX global service introduction.

Inmarsat's GX service is being introduced as the world's first seamless, globally available platform for high-speed, Ka-band satellite connectivity services provided through a single operator. GX will be accessible to users worldwide and is targeted at both the mobility and fixed markets.

iDirect is providing Inmarsat with the first deployment of its iDirect Velocity™ platform, including the core features that enable GX's unique broadband mobility capabilities. Through the iDirect Velocity™ global bandwidth management system, Inmarsat can integrate capacity across multiple spot beams to deliver seamless broadband connectivity and provide tiered service options to its distribution partners. The iDirect Velocity™ platform's high-speed infrastructure, including the core remote module technology that powers GX terminals, allows Inmarsat to offer broadband connectivity that is up to 100 times faster than Inmarsat's existing L-band constellations. And iDirect Velocity™ ensures carrier-class redundancy to protect Inmarsat's worldwide network reliability.

"GX is operational over our first satellite, which entered commercial service across EMEA and Asia in July last year, and is providing service and supporting Alpha & Beta test campaigns, thanks in a large part to iDirect Velocity™. As we begin testing for I-5 F3, iDirect Velocity™ helps create a new way to deliver the Inmarsat experience, and each successful testing is a significant milestone as we prepare for global commercial service introduction," said Michele Franci, Chief Technology Officer, Inmarsat.

"With the launch of GX, we're uniting iDirect's world-class ground infrastructure with Inmarsat's worldwide reach to meet growing demand for connectivity across high-value markets. Our partnership has enabled both companies to work in unison to solve emerging challenges related to high throughput satellites (HTS) and ensure that this critical technology development creates new opportunities across the satellite industry," said Mary Cotton, Chief Executive Officer, iDirect.

VT iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology and solutions that enable our partners worldwide to optimize their networks, differentiate their services and profitably expand their businesses. For more than 20 years, the VT iDirect organization has focused on meeting the economic and technology challenges across the satellite industry. Today, the product portfolio, branded under the name iDirect, sets new standards in performance and efficiency, making it possible to deliver voice, video and data connectivity anywhere in the world. VT iDirect is the world's largest TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the leader in key industries including mobility, military/government and cellular backhaul. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. 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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