Helius Announces Availability of MediaGate Router 2500-S

Integrated Receiver, Router and Application Server Enhances Business TV Networks

LINDON, UT - October 28, 2003 -- Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced the Helius MediaGateþ Router 2500-S. The Helius MediaGate Router 2500-S is a flexible connectivity device that enables the integration of satellite and terrestrial networks into one business network.

The Helius MediaGate Router 2500-S is a complete receiver, router and application server built on open standards. The overall design is modular with a suite of data, video and content management applications. This product enables both customization and easy product updates, which will future-proof the customer investment. The Helius MediaGate Router 2500-S supports several add-on products, which further enhance this integration and communication solution.

"The Helius MediaGate Router 2500-S delivers some key customer enhancements including an RF Remote interface and an improved electronic program guide," said Myron Mosbarger, CTO at Helius, Inc. "It also includes significant technology enhancements such as full SNMP v3 support, Pentium 4 optimization and greatly improved audio and video delivery."

"Helius offers a receiver, router and server in a single box. This platform provides an advanced, robust and flexible alternative to traditional single function solutions. As satellite customers move to IP, the openness and flexibility of the Helius solution will be a foundation for success," said Christopher Baugh, President of Northern Sky Research.

"Broadcast International has been very involved in the development and beta testing of this latest product. We are extremely pleased with the quality and attention to customer requirements that Helius has put into this release," said Rod Tiede, President and CEO of Broadcast International.

"We are very proud of the engineering efforts that have gone into the development of the Helius MediaGate Router 2500-S. The team spent many hours listening to customer feedback and building solutions for customer needs," said Ron Heinz, President and CEO of Helius, Inc.

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

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