Archive News in Year 2006

January 2006

iDirect Technologies and Globecomm Systems Deploy A GSM Capable VSAT Hub

Herndon, VA. and Hauppauge, NY, 16 January 2006 — iDirect Technologies (iDirect), a division of Vision Technologies Systems Inc., and Globecomm Systems Inc. (Globecomm - NASDAQ: GCOM), today announced their first hub intended specifically to support GSM networks over satellite. The new VSAT hub will support multiple shared networks delivering GSM service throughout the EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, Africa) region.  iDirect designs, develops, and markets the fastest, most reliable bi-directional satellite-based broadband IP solutions while Globecomm is a global provider of end-to-end value-added satellite-based communications solutions. 

By utilizing broadband IP satellite access with the Globecomm/iDirect solution, cellular network operators can backhaul GSM Abis traffic from anywhere.  This includes even the most remote locations and the harshest environments.  More importantly, it offers an economical option without sacrificing the speed or quality that the cellular industry demands.  For start-up carriers, Globecomm can also provide a hosted switch service that handles all switching and generates billing data for the carrier.  Globecomm’s hosted offering eliminates the need for start-ups to invest in their own in-country switching facilities, replacing capital investment with a monthly service fee. 

GSM backhaul is an ideal application for our platform, and a great opportunity for iDirect.  The iDirect platform delivers a fully shared network topology, allowing unbeatable network efficiency and bandwidth reduction as network demands and traffic patterns are groomed across multiple base stations throughout a wide geographic footprint.

John Kealey
President and CEO
iDirect Technologies

Globecomm looks forward to expanding our service offering to support cellular networks in the region.  We feel there is a great opportunity in this market, and Globecomm is uniquely situated to support cellular service providers.

Ken Miller
President
Globecomm Systems, Inc.

About iDirect Technologies

iDirect Technologies, a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, designs, develops, and markets satellite-based broadband access solutions targeted at the enterprise, government, carrier and educational sectors that have the need for fast, flexible, and geographically dispersed two-way internet/intranet access.  The company has developed technology solutions that combine high performance, worldwide availability, and ease of installation, high reliability, and low cost to end customers. In addition, iDirect solutions offer unprecedented efficiencies, increased revenue opportunities and higher per customer gross margins to satellite network operators. iDirect was awarded the 2005 World Teleport Association Teleport Technology of the year, the Innovation & Technology of the Year by The ISCe Advisory Board, and named number one in the Deloitte & Touche Virginia Technology Fast 50 list of the fastest-growing U.S. technology companies. iDirect operates its corporate headquarters in Herndon, Virginia and has regional offices in Europe, Asia, and covering Latin America. Additional information is available on the company website at www.idirect.net.

About Globecomm Systems

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with satellite communication services capabilities. The solutions Globecomm offers include satellite-based "next generation" networks, militarized commercial off the shelf products and services, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video broadcast, business recovery, satellite-based terrestrial restoral, content delivery and other networks on a global basis. Globecomm's customers include communications service providers, commercial enterprises, Internet Service Providers, content providers and government and government-related entities.

Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Washington, DC, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

Media contact:

Jon Douglas
Marketing Manager
iDirect Technologies
Phone:  (703) 648-8042
E-Mail:  jdouglas@idirect.net