LBiSat Launches iDirect-Based Satellite IP
Communications Service for Utilities
VSAT network provides reliable broadband connectivity to rural
substations to meet industry regulations and support smart grid and
green energy initiatives
HERNDON, Va/PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a
company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that LBiSat, a
U.S.-based satellite communications provider, has launched a satellite
IP service designed to help utility companies meet industry regulations
and improve their operational costs. Based on the iDirect Evolution
platform, the service equips utility companies with two-way, broadband
connectivity to support a broad range of applications from monitoring
unmanned electrical substations and power generation facilities to
expanding automatic data collection from rural customers. iDirect is a
world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
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With LBiSat's satellite broadband service, utility companies gain a
more reliable network solution to monitor SCADA (Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition) devices, with the ability to extend broadband
applications such as video surveillance, VoIP and corporate data access
to remote substations. The satellite service can also be leveraged by
utility companies to manage green energy sites located deep into remote
geographies where terrestrial networks are not readily accessible and to
support the real-time monitoring of energy load distribution across
every substation and customer location.
"Recent advancements have transformed satellite connectivity into an
affordable and highly reliable transport technology, which today can
cost less than a typical DSL line. Utility companies are discovering
that satellite communications has a unique and important role to play in
advancing their smart grid business initiatives. Our investment in
iDirect's leading IP platform enables LBiSat to deliver the best
possible service to the utility industry at an attractive price."
~ Rodger LYMAN
President and CEO, LBiSat
"The critical function of energy and utility communication networks
requires the highest possible reliability, even in the most remote and
challenging locations. LBiSat has a reputation for delivering high
availability satellite-based services where they operate. They are an
ideal partner for utility companies that want to extend the capabilities
of their SCADA networks and expand their smart grid and green energy
initiatives."
~ Rob KILROY
Regional Vice President, Americas, iDirect
iDirect will showcase its satellite communications platform and
demonstrate how it can help utility companies advance their business
operations at the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) 2010 conference and
exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 23-26, 2010. Please visit
iDirect at booth #505.
LBiSat LLC is a leader in the satellite communications industry with
more than 25 years of experience. With a full-service teleport in South
Jordan, Utah, LBiSat is able to offer both shared network and dedicated
capacity satellite services. LBiSat provides seamless global coverage,
supplying voice, video and data services via satellite. LBiSat currently
provides products and services in more than 100 countries. For more
information, visit www.lbisat.com
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
50 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 is a diversified company providing solutions to the
commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land
systems and marine sectors. VT Systems products and services include
aircraft inspection, maintenance 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 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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