iDirect Technologies and Helius Inc. Announce Strategic Technology Relationship.HERNDON, Va. & LINDON, Utah Lindon is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. The population was 8,363 at the 2000 census. By 2004 its population had been estimated to increase slightly to 8,489. Geography Lindon is located at (40.338552, -111. -- New joint data broadcasting solution will provide greater capability for corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. , distance learning, digital signage Digital signage is a form of out-of-home advertising in which content and messages displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at , or any IP-based application iDirect Technologies, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that designs, develops, and markets the fastest, most reliable bi-directional satellite-based broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solutions, and Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in business-class data broadcasting solutions, today announced a strategic technology relationship to provide an evolutionary platform for the distribution of data, rich media and business information. "This new solution is a great application of both our technologies," said John Kealey, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of iDirect Technologies. "We're combining the satellite industry's most powerful IP networking equipment with the world's best data broadcasting solution. The resulting platform will allow our customers to deliver content anywhere with greater efficiency, and use it more effectively at these locations. By utilizing the iDirect remote router, we are also providing these customers with a bi-directional network capable of a 4.2 Mbps return channel." The joint iDirect-Helius solution will provide customers a comprehensive enterprisewide data broadcast infrastructure ideal for corporate broadcasts, distance learning, digital signage, software updates and desktop Internet access See how to access the Internet. . Data broadcasting over satellite delivers audio, video, streaming data Data that is structured and processed in a continuous flow, such as digital audio and video. See streaming audio and streaming video. , software programs and other digital or multimedia content to multiple locations simultaneously. IP content is transmitted via iDirect-powered satellite networks to Helius receiving devices where it is then routed for local use. "This partnership with iDirect generates opportunity for new applications and services for additional remote locations, and more remote network availability," said Ron Heinz, president and CEO of Helius. "By combining the strength of the Helius MediaGate Router with iDirect satellite access equipment, we'll have a business-class data broadcast solution head and shoulders above anything in the market today." After complete interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. testing, Helius joined iDirect's IP Alliance program, a partnership of companies intended to offer the enterprise community proven and comprehensive networking solutions that complement their current networking strategy. The two companies will roll out their joint solution at NAB in iDirect's booth #C-6348 and Helius in booth #SL-4570. About iDirect Technologies iDirect Technologies 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 dis·perse v. dis·persed, dis·pers·ing, dis·pers·es v.tr. 1. a. To drive off or scatter in different directions: The police dispersed the crowd. b. 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 included in the 2003 Inc. 500 list of the country's fastest-growing entrepreneurial firms, as well as the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 list of the fastest-growing U.S. technology companies and one of Virginia's top 50 fastest-growing technology companies for both 2003 and 2004. iDirect operates its corporate headquarters in Reston, Va., and has regional offices in Europe, Asia and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . Additional information is available on the company Web site at www.idirect.net. About Helius Inc. Helius provides leading business-class data broadcasting solutions through secure and reliable delivery of broadband IP over satellites and local area networks. Helius products serve as the communications bridge between the satellite transmission and terrestrial integration of business-critical data, addressing in particular the stringent requirements for video transmission. This reliable and secure integration gives organizations the ability to implement new high-bandwidth applications such as digital signage, distance learning, and corporate sales training and deliver these applications from satellite distribution straight to employee desktops. For more information, visit www.helius.com. |
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