VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a subsidiary of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), been awarded the global telecommunications industry's prestigious TL 9000-HV Quality Management System certification. The award assures that iDirect's hardware and customer service meet a rigorous set of best practices, methods and processes governing the manufacture, test, delivery, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications products and services. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

The TL 9000 Quality Management System was created by the QuEST Forum, an independent association of telecommunications industry leaders, to establish and maintain universal product quality requirements for the worldwide telecommunications industry that improve on ISO 9001 standards. The certification is gaining increasing importance as telecommunications networks integrate a widening set of diverse products to meet growing demands for constant connectivity.

"iDirect's satellite technology plays a pivotal role in major IP networks managed by the world's leading network operators and terrestrial carriers. Being TL 9000 compliant is fast becoming a non-negotiable requirement for doing business with telecommunications companies. For iDirect, it's now a key differentiator and a necessary step to securing the continued confidence and business of telecom leaders."