iDirect and Partners to Convene at Annual Global Partner Summit in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), will host its third annual Global Partner Summit from May 6-8, 2013, at the Grand Hyatt in Istanbul, Turkey. The annual event draws satellite industry leaders from around the world to share the latest market insights and discuss business opportunities. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

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This event will focus on industry trends and best practices for partners, based on utilizing iDirect's platform to expand their businesses with today's ever-growing market opportunities. Speakers at the Summit will discuss future technology innovations, which includes the 2013 product strategy roadmap, innovations to iDirect's Evolution® platform, a new complementary product line, and a look at its next-generation Network Management System. Key industry leaders from around the world have been invited to speak in a "Partner Perspectives" panel, where they will share their knowledge and growth strategies, as well as discuss how iDirect's technology is used within key verticals such as Oil and Gas, Maritime, Education, Government and Cellular Backhaul.

"Over the past few years, we've collaborated with our partners to make our Global Summit one of the premier exclusive events in the satellite industry. Our goal this year is that our partners will leave the event inspired by new insights on iDirect and satellite industry trends that they can implement to make their business stronger."

Dean GRIFFLER
Senior Vice President of Global Sales, iDirect

For more information about the 2013 Global Partner Summit and more detail about each session, visit the event Website at http://www.idirect.net/GPS2013.

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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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