VT iDirect

iDirect develops the satellite-based IP communications technology that enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse environments. The iDirect Intelligent Platform™ integrates advanced technology into a portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to meet the complexities of deploying and managing global IP networks. iDirect serves customers in 50 countries through a network of 300+ channel partners. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia outside Washington D.C., iDirect has sales, support and training offices worldwide.
Company Background
iDirect was founded in 1994 as ComSoft Systems, Inc., later changing its name to iDirect Technologies, Inc. in 2000.
By 2004 the company had deployed its 100th satellite hub and a year later was named the 2005 Teleport Technology of the Year for its 5IF hub and broadband IP VSAT System.
In 2005 iDirect became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, the U.S. headquarters of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
In 2006 the company surpassed $100M in annual revenue, increasing its hub market share to 47%, and established iDirect Government Technologies as a subsidiary of iDirect.
In 2008 the company was again awarded the 2008 World Teleport Technology of the Year and began shipments of its first DVB-S2/ACM product line, .
Products
The is an integrated satellite communications system developed to a universal set of requirements to support any location, bandwidth, application, satellite or topology. It’s designed for seamless integration with terrestrial networks.
* Universal satellite hubs. A portfolio of satellite hubs allow service providers to offer broadband service over satellite that matches the quality and performance of broadband terrestrial networks. iDirect’s universal satellite hubs enable customers to operate a shared bandwidth platform spanning multiple satellites, transponders and topologies simultaneously including mesh, star, SCPC and hybrid networks.
* Satellite remote routers. iDirect has a full line of satellite remote routers. It’s a single box solution including a satellite modem, IP router, optional encryption, TCP optimization over satellite, and QoS prioritization.
* accelerators. iDirect network accelerators maintain TCP performance when working with VPN security systems and support real-time applications such as VoIP and streaming video.
* Optimization technology. iDirect helps service providers and enterprises optimize bandwidth efficiency across numerous critical scenarios including cellular backhaul and bandwidth-intensive network applications.
* . iDirect has a suite of software-based tools for configuring, monitoring and controlling the entire satellite network from one place. It has an intuitive visual interface and can automatically anticipate potential network outages and provide real-time performance analytics.
Sample Applications
High-speed connectivity is needed in a variety of uses and applications. Whether providing broadband access to small enterprises or consumers or VPN networks for large enterprises, satellite can support a wide variety of networking requirements including voice and fax, email, Internet, video and data/VPN.

Satellite can provide a good solution for a number of applications including:
* Aeronautical Connectivity
* Business Continuity
* Cellular Backhaul
* Disaster Recovery/Emergency Relief
* Distance Education and Training
* Enterprise Connectivity
* Internet Connections (ISPs)
* Maritime Connectivity
* Military Defense
* Oil and Gas
* Retail Transactions
* Rural Telephony
* Energy and Utilities
 
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