IDirect Formalizes Hub Owner User Group

Satellite hub owners leverage global forum to share best practices, advance development of iDirect technology

Herndon, Va., April 2008 - iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) and a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, today announced it has officially established a relationship with the iDirect Hub Owners Group (iHOG), a global forum for owners of iDirect’s universal satellite hubs. In addition to increased networking opportunities, membership in iHOG now provides satellite hub operators with a forum for sharing best practices, and the opportunity to provide direct feedback to iDirect regarding hardware, software, services and technology.

iDirect plans to establish a formalized process for product feedback and involve iHOG members in the pre-launch beta testing of new offerings. The group’s members will collaborate through a dedicated online forum and convene at major satellite industry events and conferences.

“Participation in a user group is an excellent way to receive technical content, education and to meet with your peers to get more out of the iDirect platform, products, technologies, and resources. Satellite network and hub operators around the world stake their businesses on iDirect’s advanced technology. iHOG will open new opportunities for these organizations to succeed, allowing them to work directly with iDirect to employ the technology’s robust capabilities.”

~ Rodger LYMAN
President/CEO, LBiSat Satellite Communications
President, iDirect Hub Owners Group

“iDirect’s success is built on our ability to understand the unique needs and concerns of all our customers. iHOG demonstrates the potential for a vast, committed global community to have a hand in tomorrow’s key developments, and contribute to the greater good of all iDirect network operators who have built and grown their businesses on iDirect’s platform.”

~ Toni Lee RUDNICKI
Chief Marketing Officer, iDirect

iDirect will host a meeting for iHOG members in conjunction with the iDirect Americas partner conference, Interlink, May 5-6, in Lansdowne, VA. For details on how to join iHOG please visit www.i-hog.org.