iDirect Validates DVB-S2 Evolution Platform Performance Using Telesat Satellite
Over-the-air demo at Satellite 2008 Conference and Exhibition to showcase platform capabilities
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 25 - iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) and a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, announced today that it has successfully tested the commercial version of its DVB-S2 Evolution platform simulating a live customer environment. The series of tests validated the platform's feature set, stability and data throughput gains and were conducted over a Telesat satellite. iDirect's Evolution platform comprises a new line of DVB-S2 remotes and line cards as well as advanced operating and network management software.
During the tests, the platform's Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) feature successfully enabled iDirect's Evolution series remote to maintain optimum coding and modulation schemes, operating at 16-APSK during fair weather conditions and shifting to more robust modulation and coding schemes during a simulation of link fade conditions. iDirect also tested Voice over IP (VoIP), Web browsing, data transfer (FTP) and email applications to validate typical broadband applications and the successful interoperability of iDirect's Evolution platform features with the DVB-S2 system.
"This critical commercial test represents a major milestone as we prepare for the launch of iDirect's Evolution platform. We are eager to begin working with our partners to transition their satellite networks to the DVB-S2 standard this year."
The Evolution platform will be demonstrated at the iDirect booth 535 throughout the Satellite 2008 Conference and Exhibition. Users can trial the platform's VoIP, Web browsing and other capabilities.
iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is transforming the way the world gets and stays connected. The company's satellite-based IP communications technology enables constant connectivity for voice, video and data applications in diverse and challenging environments. These include extending private networks to remote offices; supporting mobile connectivity across land, sea and air; providing rural telephony and Internet broadband; and maintaining communications in the wake of disasters and network failures. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. With more than 13 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect serves customers in 30 countries through a diverse network of channel partners, including some of the largest satellite providers, operators and carriers in the world and seven of the World Teleport Association's Global Top Ten. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, iDirect has offices in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Please visit www.idirect.net.
VT Systems and its subsidiaries are preferred providers of engineering solutions, products, integrated systems, and services in the Americas across the core business areas of marine, aerospace, electronics and land systems. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, VT Systems operates throughout North America and offers a broad range of proven innovative services to both the commercial and government sectors. VT Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. Please visit www.vt-systems.com.
Source: iDirect, Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Gouldin, Vice President Corporate Marketing of iDirect Technologies Inc., +1-703-648-8155, Fax +1-703-648-8015, jgouldin@idirect.net;
Sarah Thuman, Corporate Communications Manager of VT Systems Inc,
+1-703-739-2610, Fax +1-703-739-2611, sthuman@vt-systems.com
David BETTINGER Chief Technology Officer, iDirect
Web site: www.idirect.net/
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