BitCentral Joins Helius Strategic Alliance Program

Helius Gains Momentum with “Innovators in Digital Broadcasting”

LINDON, UTAH—March 2, 2004—Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced that BitCentral Inc. of Irvine California, has joined its Strategic Alliance Program. BitCentral’s entrance into the program marks a best-in-class provider of world-class technologies.

As a leading provider of digital media content BitCentral has distinguished itself as a pioneer of many Internet over satellite applications. This BitCentral and Helius partnership combines proven broadcast and network computing technologies with groundbreaking IP over satellite technologies to enable end-to-end all digital workflows.

" Providing best-in-class advanced solutions means making it easier for customers to get what they need,” said Fred Fourcher, CEO, BitCentral. “With Helius technologies customers will get what they are looking for, the best technology coupled with the best service to improve their business operations.”

“We are delighted to have BitCentral as a partner,” said Jeff Curtis, sr. vice president of sales, at Helius. “Together with our IP technology we will deliver cutting edge business television and digital signage solutions that take these distributed services to new customers.”

The Helius Strategic Alliance Program
The Helius Strategic Alliance Program (SAP) 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.

The two companies will work together to offer comprehensive sales, customer service and support options. As a member of the Helius Strategic Alliance Program, BitCentral becomes an authorized Helius reseller and will provide customers with the full line of Helius products.

About Helius, Inc.
Helius provides efficient, secure, and reliable delivery of broadband IP over satellites and local area networks. Helius products include satellite IP routers, software and custom engineered solutions that enable efficient, secure and reliable delivery of broadband content over satellites and local area networks.
Helius is a privately held company based in Lindon, Utah. For more information, visit www.helius.com or call (801) 764-9020.

About BitCentral Inc.
BitCentral is a leading provider of television quality digital media content management and distribution solutions. BitCentral combines proven broadcast and network computing technology to provide the technical infrastructure to enable end-to-end, all-digital workflows. BitCentral's Content Management and Distribution Solutions, MediaPipe and MediaVault, allow customers to ingest, manage, distribute and store media assets for use in traditional and new networks. BitCentral offers a full suite of Digital Network Services, including systems and software engineering, network installation and maintenance, procurement, financing, training and customer support. BitCentral's offerings allow customers to lower costs, increase efficiencies and recognize new revenues. BitCentral's global customers include media or broadcast companies; retail, corporate and educational private networks; government organizations and related third parties. BitCentral, formerly Miralite Communications, was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA with offices nationwide.

For further information, contact: Bitcentral Corporate, Phone - 949.474.1900
www.bitcentral.com

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