Beaver Computing and Helius Continue to Strengthen Product Line with Expanded Telstra BigPond Support

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—March 16, 2004—Helius, Inc. the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions and Beaver Computing announced their support for the full-range of Telstra BigPond Satellite Products including both one-way, and two-way products. In addition, Helius and Beaver Computing will also support BigPond Broadband Regional Connect–a Satellite/ISDN Hybrid system designed for remote locations where cable/ADSL is not available.

“In our continuing effort to listen to our customers, we have added significant new support for all Telstra BigPond Satellite products,” said Peter Alcorn, Director of Beaver Computing. “BigPond Broadband Regional Connect with ISDN return path has always been a goal of ours and compliments our current one-way and two-way satellite support.”

The Telstra BigPond Broadband Satellite™ service provides broadband satellite Internet connectivity. Helius has developed a router that adds critical network functionality for sites with multiple workstations or for sites using diverse operating systems. The Helius MediaGate Router works with all Telstra BigPond Broadband Satellite™ products.

“Continued innovation is the hallmark of Beaver Computing,” said Nathan Hatch, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Helius, Inc. “BigPond support is another fine example of Beaver’s technology leadership in the Australian marketplace.”

To learn more about this exciting solution or to order Helius or BigPond products in Australia, contact Beaver Computing at +61 2 4333 6022.

About Beaver Computing Pty Ltd.
Beaver Computing is a professional services and IT network integration company providing consulting and integration services in next generation technologies. For more information please visit http://www.beavercomputing.com or call +61 2 4333 6022

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 http://www.helius.com or call (801) 764-9020.

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