SkyVision’s iDirect Hub Brings A Better Vision To Africa

[SatNews] “”We are thrilled to broaden the Company’s activities in Africa by providing high quality connectivity to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding African economy.”

VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (SkyVision), a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite  and fiber optic systems, has launched a new iDirect hub and is now offering full Pan-African coverage on both C-Band and Ku-Band. SkyVision has also upgraded its networks to iDirect’s iDX 3.1 operating software. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

SkyVision’s new iDirect hub is operating on the Amos-5 Ku-band satellite, which covers southern and sub-Saharan Africa, and complements SkyVision’s existing C-band coverage for a complete Pan-African network. In addition to its new hub, SkyVision also owns and operate iDirect hubs in North America, the Middle East, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, DRC and Zimbabwe.

With iDirect’s iDX 3.1 operating software, SkyVision will deliver a more cost-effective VSAT solution for its customers. Specifically, SkyVision leveraged iDirect’s over-the-air upgrade capabilities to perform smooth software upgrade to thousands of sites. SkyVision has also lowered costs on the remote side through the deployment of iDirect’s new Evolution X1 remote, a new low power, compact, and easy-to-install remote that is ideal for large-scale deployments.

“We are thrilled to broaden SkyVision’s activities in Africa by providing high quality connectivity to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding African economy. We have long relied on the iDirect platform to deliver reliable connectivity to our customers. The efficiencies of iDX 3.1 and the Evolution X1 allow us to expand our operations further.” said Itai Galmor, Vice President Marketing, SkyVision.

“At iDirect, our goal is always to find ways to help our partners meet the diverse and complex communication needs of their customers. With the iDX 3.1 release, we reduced costs and improved efficiency on both the hub and remote side, giving our partners a solution that allows them to expand their VSAT networks easily and affordably. We’ve had a very strong relationship with SkyVision for many years and are very proud to support their continued efforts to bring Internet connectivity to Africa.” said Majdi Atout, Regional Vice President, Middle East/Africa, iDirect.

SkyVision is a leading global IP telecommunication service provider to emerging markets, offering solutions that combine satellite service platforms with high-capacity fiber optic connections. Via its gateways in Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East, the company provides IP connectivity with access to the global Internet backbone, as well as an extensive suite of both customized end-to-end solutions and industry-standard services. With a connectivity network spanning 100 countries, SkyVision’s solutions combine global reach with active local presence and support.