iDirect To Speak At World's Largest Small Cells Event In London

HERNDON, Va., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), will participate in this year's Small Cells World Summit 2013 from June 4-6, 2013, at the Hilton Metropole in London, England. This event draws leading operators and service providers worldwide to share insights on new advances in small cell technology. This year, the event expects more than 40 exhibitors and 550 delegates from across the globe. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

iDirect's Director of  Market Development, Richard Deasington, will speak on June 6, at 9:25 am at a session called Using Satellite Backhaul to Enable Rural Connectivity. Richard will examine the challenges mobile operators face to meet the increase of demand for wireless voice and data services in rural areas. He will discuss how small cells and new high-throughput satellites will play a key role in backhauling voice and data traffic and cost effectively expand their networks.

To learn more, please visit the iDirect booth or visit the iDirect website at http://www.idirect.net. For more information about the Small Cells World Summit 2013 visit http://www.smallcellsworldsummit.com/.

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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