[Satellite TODAY 05-30-12] iDirect has been boosted by another significant customer win for its IDX 3.1 platform, the company announced May 29. Bentley Walker, a major European VSAT network operator, has upgraded its global satellite network to iDirect’s iDX 3.1 platform release, which offers new hardware and software features to support large-scale narrowband networks.

       Through iDX 3.1, Bentley Walker can extend its reach by offering its service provider partners an “efficient and affordable” solution to pursue new market opportunities. iDX 3.1 enables Bentley Walker to scale its existing iDirect networks to a significantly greater number of sites, according to iDirect.