HELIUS ANNOUNCES BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL JOINING STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM

Program Growth Continues As Partners Increase Service Capabilities And Efficiency For Customers

LINDON, Utah - October 3, 2002 - Helius, Inc., the premier developer of satellite-based communications technology for enterprise business applications (EBA), today announced that Broadcast International (BI) has joined the growing Helius, Inc. Strategic Alliance Program, expanding the list of broadcast communications solutions for customers while increasing service efficiency.

The Helius Strategic Alliance Program fully integrates products and services from satellite technology companies worldwide, providing partners with a complete platform of business solutions to decrease distribution costs and increase service efficiency for end-user enterprise customers.

"Broadcast International has a long and distinguished history of enabling our clients to deliver mission-critical corporate communications and training to their respective stores or field offices via satellite and/or the Internet," said BI president and CEO, Rodney M. Tiede. "Now, in partnership with Helius, we can provide our clients with a robust and efficient solution that extends content delivery within their remote locations."

Myron Mosbarger, president and CEO of Helius, Inc., said the Helius satellite technology provides solutions in a variety of vertical market sectors and is the most complete platform in the industry for enterprise business applications.

"We are very pleased Broadcast International has joined the Strategic Alliance Program and look forward to working together," said Mr. Mosbarger. "Whether an enterprise business is looking to compete with training, sales, manufacturing, or ways to cut operations costs, the Helius products provide a customizable platform to tailor solutions for BI's clients."

In addition to creating numerous customer benefits, the Strategic Alliance Program allows Helius and BI to share sales leads and benefit from joint marketing efforts. The companies will also work together to offer comprehensive customer service and support options. As a member of the Helius Strategic Alliance Program, BI is an authorized Helius reseller and can provide customers with the full line of Helius products.

For more information on the Helius Strategic Alliance Program, please visit http://www.helius.com/partners/.

About Broadcast International
For nearly 20 years, Broadcast International has delivered communication and learning solutions for prominent U.S. businesses. BI's primary service offerings are private satellite/business television networks and Internet streaming networks. In addition, BI offers a full range of video/audio production services, as well as learning content development. Applications for which clients have come to rely on BI include training, executive briefings, product launches, presenting new marketing/merchandising campaigns, and quickly responding to corporate crises. Outside the organization, clients use BI services to deliver powerful promotional message to prospects worldwide, to educate customers on their products/services, and to train and communicate with independent sales agents, dealers or VARs. Broadcast International is a privately-held corporation headquartered in a suburb of Salt Lake City, UT. For more information, visit www.brin.com or call 800-722-0400.

About Helius Incorporated
Helius develops routers, software and custom engineered solutions that enable efficient, secure and reliable delivery of broadband content over satellites and local area networks. The Company's portfolio of satellite routing solutions includes products that enable a full range of video, voice and data to be distributed across corporate computer networks and desktops. The enterprise-wide business TV systems powered by Helius products give employees easy access to live or stored content such as corporate broadcasts, distance learning courses, training programs, software updates, databases and the Internet. Founded in 1995, Helius is a worldwide leader in combining IP, satellite, broadcast, video and digital networking technologies. Helius is a holding under the Canopy Group Investment Company and is based in Lindon, Utah. For more information visit http://www.helius.com or call 801-764-9020.

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