Along with sponsors Reznick Group, QMR and UnumProvident, the Business Journal presented the results of quantitative employee surveys to the crowd of 650. iDirect was among 49 diverse companies hailing from virtually ever business sector. The top companies were selected from a pool of more than 230 nominations.

"The management team at iDirect takes a lot of personal satisfaction from this award" said John Kealey, iDirect CEO. "We have always believed that our corporate culture is one of our keys to success. At all levels of the organization we strive to build a team that values and rewards innovation, team work, open communications and personal development."

The top companies were also profiled in a special supplement in the June 10th edition of Washington Business Journal.

For more information on iDirect Technologies, please contact Warren Brown at 703-648-8155. For more information on the Best Places to Work award program, please contact Liz Huntley at 703-312-8344.

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 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 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 Herndon, Virginia and has regional offices in Europe, Asia, and covering Latin America. Additional information is available on the company website at http://www.idirect.net/

About Washington Business Journal

Washington Business Journal has been Greater Washington's leading source of business news and information for more than 20 years. Each week, over 150,000 business executives rely on the Business Journal for comprehensive news on local people and their companies. Providing more than just in-depth coverage, the Business Journal also delivers industry trends, tips and strategies, plus award-winning critical analysis. For more information, please visit http://washington.bizjournals.com/.

Source: iDirect Technologies

CONTACT: Warren Brown of iDirect Technologies, +1-703-648-8155,
wbrown@idirect.net

Web site: http://www.idirect.net/
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