DALO wanted to purchase iDirect modems (modem units, HUB chassis, line cards, routers, servers etc.,software (licensing, platform management etc.)) and support services (training, courses, support etc.) in regard to the modems. The Danish Defence needed to have a secure and encrypted data communication connection to Denmark in particular during international operations. As a result DALO in 2014 purchased portable iDirect terminals for the use of broadcasting. The iDirect equipment are also being used by other NATO member states. The Danish Defence can only use iDirect modems with the iDirect terminals (interoperability). For the deployed personals' safety and the national security it is necessary to maintain a secure and encrypted data connection. Transmission of information via the purchased iDirect terminals is of a particularly sensitive nature, which places high security requirements to the connection. This will be ensured in that the components of the connection are certified and specially designed for this use, and that the manufacturer and type of the modems in the terminals and receiving modems in the HUB is the same.