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IP Access International Enhances Global iDirect Satellite Network With Upgrade To Evolution Platform
Evolution offers satellite service provider more reliable and efficient connectivity for emergency management, disaster recovery and other blue light applications
Herndon, Va., June 25, 2012 — Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited’s (ST Electronics) related US satellite communication company, VT iDirect (iDirect), today announced that IP Access International, a global satellite service provider, has upgraded its satellite-based Internet, video, and voice services with iDirect’s Evolution platform. Through its upgrade to Evolution, and the purchase of a Series 15100 Universal Satellite hub and line cards, IP Access International can significantly improve bandwidth efficiency, leading to a greater end-user experienceby increasing the overall capacity available for critical communications. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
IP Access Internationaloffers high-bandwidth communications connectivity for a range of applications, including emergency management and disaster recovery, where dedicated and reliable bandwidth is a must. Through Evolution, IP Access International can provide emergency responders with a fixed or mobile satellite solution that can be deployed in minutes and deliver high-bandwidth connectivity as needed.
IP Access International utilises iDirect’s iDX 3.0 software to run its Evolution network. With built-in DVB-S2/ACM technology and advanced bandwidth management capabilities through its Group Quality of Service features, iDX 3.0 provides IP Access International with a highly efficient and reliable satellite solution. Additionally, because iDX 3.0 integrates both TDMA and SCPC connectivity on a single network, IP Access International can offer a more efficient and affordable service for customers who need SCPC connectivity by the day.This is extremely useful for IP Access International’s emergency response and disaster management customers since it allows them to turn on SCPC Return for temporary heavy-traffic conditions, such as in the aftermath of a disaster when they need to get communications back online quickly.
"For our customers, on-demand connectivityis critical. With Evolution, we have improved the efficiency of our services, enabling us to give end users the reliable bandwidth they need when they need it most. Evolution also gives us more flexibility in how we sell our services, particularly our dedicated SCPC solutions, which is an important service for our emergency management and disaster recovery customers."
Alan RICH
President, IP Access International
"Disasters are unpredictable, which is why an instantly deployable solution like satellite is such an important technology to emergency responders. By upgrading toan Evolution network, IP Access International has brought major gains in performance, efficiency, and reliability to its service, ensuring that relief operations can happen without a hitch."
Rob KILROY
Regional Vice President, Americas, iDirect
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IP Access International, IP Access International is a global business satellite internet, voice, video and data connectivity provider delivering fixed and mobile satellite solutions to businesses around the world. IP Access International offers high performance, end-to-end networking for voice, video and data services around the world. With advanced satellite communications on land and sea via a sophisticated infrastructure of linked satellites and land networks, IP Access International provides businesses with multi-network communications all through a single source provider. IP Access International's global headquarters are located in San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.A. For more information, visit www.ipinternational.net or call 866-510-7889.
iDirect, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology that enables our 350+partners to optimise 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 specialised 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.
Media contact:
Julie Bettinger
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
iDirect
Phone: (1) 703-648-8155
Fax: (1) 703-648-8015
Email: jbettinger@idirect.net
Magdalen Loh
AVP / Head, Corporate Communications
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
Tel: (65) 6413 1788 / 9822 3321
Fax: (65) 6484 8840
Email: magloh@stee.stengg.com
