LiveCom Selects iDirect Evolution to Enable Global Expansion Efforts of Enterprise and Government Customers

HERNDON, Va., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iDirect Asia Pte Ltd today announced that LiveCom Limited ("LiveCom"), a Hong Kong based ISP, has selected Evolution as the platform to help enterprise and government customers expand their reach beyond the Asia-Pacific market. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

LiveCom offers satellite based-services such as VoIP, videoconferencing, streaming media and data backup to customers across a broad array of markets including  construction, energy, mining, IT consulting and government. Seeing an increasing need for customers to expand services beyond the Asian market, LiveCom knew it needed a satellite platform that would provide the immediacy for market expansion, along with the same level of quality and service. LiveCom will be using a mix of different iDirect remotes, each tailored to the market-specific demands of their customers across different verticals.

"We are seeing an influx of growth for the use of VSAT within the Asia-Pacific market, and many of these enterprises and government agencies are also focusing on expanding their services worldwide. Successful global expansion requires the same level of service quality and reliability you provide within your core markets anywhere in the world. iDirect's Evolution platform can ensure such needs are met without limitations, both now and in the future."

~ Tom CHEONG
Vice President, iDirect Asia

"I am very pleased that iDirect's Evolution supports LiveCom's strategic plan to help our customers rapidly expand and grow. My team is also satisfied with the excellent support that iDirect has provided including the technical support and training. The installation and configuration of iDirect Evolution was completed within a short timeframe and the easy deployment and simple maintenance has enabled LiveCom to reduce our OPEX."

~ Yang ZHENGRONG
COO, LiveCom Limited

LiveCom Limited ("LiveCom") is a licensed comprehensive telecommunication service provider registered in Hong Kong in 2007 with ISP License for Overseas Telecommunication Service.

LiveCom is dedicated to providing better and more convenient, comprehensive ICT services to multinational enterprises, including voice, video conference, data, content services etc. LiveCom has enhanced these capacities through worldwide interconnection and cooperation with many global and regional carriers and ISPs to provide IDD/SMS wholesale; bandwidth wholesale; satellite, submarine cable based IPLC, MPLS and INTERNET access service. LiveCom has a professional operation and maintenance team to support its customers and provide customized ICT "turnkey" solutions.

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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