BTV+ to Supply Helius Products across North America

Leading Business TV Provider will include Helius products in Satellite Interactive Distance Learning Solutions

LINDON, UT - August 20, 2003 -- Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, announced today that BTV+ has joined the Helius Strategic Alliance Partner program. BTV+ specializes in Satellite Interactive Distance Learning (SIDL) and will offer Helius products as part of their solution for customers.

“ Our clients are using Satellite based Interactive Distance Learning to equip their staff with the tools they need to succeed in the knowledge based economy,” said Larry Steinman, President of BTV+. “The Helius products give us a receiver, router and application server in one simple box. This platform is a perfect component in our total SIDL offering.”

“ We are extremely pleased to partner with BTV+. Not only are they the market leader in Canada, but are quickly gaining share and customers in the US market,” said Ron Heinz, President and CEO at Helius, Inc. “BTV+ services combined with Helius data broadcasting products will offer tremendous value to customers looking for improved communication solutions.”

Interactive Distance Learning gives businesses the ability to recreate the classroom environment where employees learn together from the subject matter expert. But they can offer the information without extensive travel and time costs. Training and communication is improved and overall productivity increases as a result of this effort. Helius and BTV+ will provide a robust infrastructure for delivering Interactive Distance Learning throughout North America.

About Helius, Inc.
Helius is a privately held company founded in 1995 and based in Lindon, Utah. For more information please visit http://www.helius.com or call (801) 764-9020.

About BTV+
BTV+ is a leading provider of private satellite networks, interactive e-learning systems and origination studios to corporations and government organizations throughout North America. Founded in 1981 and previously called StarChoice BTV, the company is a privately held corporation headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. For more information please visit www.btvplus.com or call (905) 855-9911.

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