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RigNet, Inc. has deployed an iDirect Series 5IF Universal Satellite Hub in Guaratiba, Brazil. This current installment will enable RigNet to accelerate its penetration of the region's growing oil and gas and energy maritime markets. iDirect is a worldwide provider of satellite-based IP communications technology.
Based on the network expansion, RigNet will offer a managed service for energy, deep-water maritime and remote applications such as VoIP, Internet, video-conferencing and video services. The network delivers Ku-band bandwidth over iDirect's Evolution iDX 3.1 software and X5 remote. This deployment follows RigNet's recent expansion of iDirect services into the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. The goal ofthese deployments is to provide regional TDMA services for the energy maritime sector,...