HELIUS RECOGNIZED AND NAMED AS ONE OF UTAH'S HIGH-TECH 20

LINDON, Utah - October 17, 2002 - Helius, Inc., the premier developer of satellite-based communications technology solutions for enterprise business applications (EBA), has been named by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah's top 20 high-tech companies positioned to move the state of Utah into the status of major high-tech player.

High-tech 20 companies are selected based on the criteria of unique business model; groundbreaking product, service or process; important strategic alliance; or a significant global presence.

"We are honored to be recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah's top 20 high-tech companies," said Helius President and CEO Myron Mosbarger. "Our technology has been designed as a complete solutions system, and we are committed to growing and providing the best value to our customers."

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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