iDirect Platform Excels During Speed, Mobility and Disaster Testing at Fort Monmouth Military Exercise
iDirect Government Technologies (iGT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VT iDirect Inc., announced official test results from the U.S. Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise conducted in June at Fort Monmouth, N>J. and across multiple U.S. military locations around the world. During the event, iGT demonstrated the capabilities of several military-grade satellite communications technologies including iDirect's ruggedized 12200 Series(TM) universal industrial four-slot satellite hub, iConnex e850mp compact satellite router board, and Global Network Management System. The successful test results affirmed iGT's ability to provide the U.S. military with reliable connectivity for high-speed voice, video and data applications in the field. iGT is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology to military and government organizations.
This year's annual JUICE event focused on emerging military communications technologies in a Joint Task Force operational environment. Several key exercises were conducted to test the iDirect platform's capabilities in simulated military scenarios. Critical tests included:
- Enabling video teleconferencing in ground vehicles at 65 mph - An iGT Communications On The Move (COTM) vehicle maintained a live video teleconference with Fort Monmouth and a Joint Task Force Forward Operating Base. The iDirect network sustained connectivity throughout a 15-mile, 35-minute test route reaching speeds of 65 mph. The test showcased how soldiers in the field can reliably implement voice, video and data applications in moving ground vehicles.
- Bringing broadband capabilities to individual soldiers in the field - A ground task force integrated iDirect's compact e850mp satellite router board into a portable L-3 Panther terminal to support mobile X-band connectivity. The router was configured with multiple hubs, allowing troops to accomplish simulated objectives while on the move. The test revealed a new standard of high-speed broadband for individual soldiers via a highly portable, low-profile satellite router capable of fitting into a soldier's rucksack.
- Preserving broadband continuity during disaster - After a simulated disaster rendered the Fort Monmouth network infrastructure unusable, iDirect's Global Network Management System (GNMS) facilitated a seamless switchover to maintain connectivity without human interaction. When the primary network lost service, iDirect remote routers automatically established network connectivity to a backup iDirect hub in Virginia. This test demonstrated the iDirect platform's ability to preserve continuity of operations while maintaining high levels of bandwidth availability.