Intelsat General Partners With iDirect Government Technologies to Implement SatManage System for Major Maritime Network

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- iDirect Government Technologies (iGT), a wholly owned subsidiary of VT iDirect, Inc., today announced that Intelsat General Corporation, a leading global provider of fixed and mobile commercial satellite services, will implement iDirect's SatManage software to support a major maritime network for military vessels. SatManage will seamlessly integrate several regional satellite networks and network operations centers (NOCs) that provide military customers with global coverage — giving Intelsat General a single platform to more effectively track service performance and fault management. iGT is a leading provider of satellite-based IP communications technology to the U.S. Department of Defense and civilian government agencies.

Intelsat General, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat S.A., will deploy SatManage software in 2010, optimizing a network that serves more than 150 military ships and supports a full range of broadband applications onboard, including Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, data transfer and Internet access. SatManage can automate and accelerate the rate of network reporting, previously a difficult and time-consuming task due to the challenges of managing a large number of remote assets on a global scale.

SatManage will also integrate Intelsat General's multiple network management systems into a single interface, allowing the provider to streamline its NOC and troubleshoot more effectively across the network. By improving its visibility into its maritime network, Intelsat General can increase performance and reliability; identify and resolve issues more quickly; and effectively analyze long-term performance to make more informed decisions regarding overall network operations.

"As our maritime communication network has expanded globally, so have the number of disparate technologies that must be integrated to effectively manage and troubleshoot the network. SatManage will provide a complete view of the network and enable seamless management of it from end to end."

~Britt LEWIS

Vice President, Marketing & Business Strategy, Intelsat General

"Managing a satellite network in a mobile environment can be extremely challenging, especially for military customers with numerous mobile assets to monitor. SatManage was designed exactly for this kind of application; and we will continue to work with Intelsat General to ensure it gets the most out of its new iDirect system."

~John RATIGAN

President, iDirect Government Technologies

SatManage is a powerful suite of Web-based software tools that integrate, monitor and automate hybrid networks and NOC-based applications. SatManage enables service providers worldwide to transform how they manage complex customer deployments, resulting in stronger network performance, faster response times, greater customer satisfaction and lower operating costs.

Intelsat General Corporation, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., provides leading-edge communications solutions to commercial, government and military customers through fixed and mobile satellite systems and associated terrestrial communications services. Intelsat General incorporates flexible and robust ground and space infrastructure and technical expertise to deliver reliable, quickly deployable and secure network solutions anywhere around the globe. Intelsat General is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, S.A.  www.intelsatgeneral.com.

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iDirect Government Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of VT iDirect, Inc., transforms the way the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian government agencies get and stay connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant secure connectivity for voice, video and data applications - across continents on land, in the air and at sea. From global logistics and disaster recovery to mobile communications, iGT delivers innovation, integration and intelligence to global IP communications. Building on 15 years of global satellite communications experience, iGT serves customers throughout the DoD and civilian government agencies through a diverse network of channel partners, including some of the largest systems integrators, satellite providers, operators and carriers in the world. iGT is headquartered in Herndon, Va. Please visit www.iDirectGT.com for more information.

SOURCE iDirect Government Technologies