Press Releases

19 Jun 2008 - Helius Technology Powers In-Mall Digital Signage Network
Helius Teams with PlasMedia Productions to Deliver Video Ads and Multimedia Commercials

15 Apr 2008 - Hughes Completes Acquisition of Helius, Inc.
Exerpt from 10-K Filing, Hughes Communications Inc.

04 Jan 2008 - Hughes Announces Agreement to Acquire Helius, Inc.
Helius to Enhance Hughes’ Business IPTV and Managed Network Service Offerings

12 Dec 2007 - Helius Announces New Emergency Alert System
Helius to release MediaSignage with Emergency Alert, a Digital Signage Based Emergency Alert System

26 Nov 2007 - Helius Holds Successful Annual Partner Summit in Park City Utah
Helius brings together industry experts and partners, discussing trends and unveiling new products

16 Aug 2007 - Helius Launches New Digital Signage Solution
MediaAuthor Enables the Rapid-Authoring and Deployment of Digital Signage Content

14 Aug 2007 - Helius Partners with Core Computer Business (Apple IMC Southern Africa)
Partnership to Expand Digital Signage in Southern Africa

07 Aug 2007 - Helius Announces Technology Partnership with AccuWeather
Partnership to Enhance Digital Signage Solutions

01 Aug 2007 - Helius Completes Acquisition of the PointeCast Corporation
Helius to combine IP Video Solutions with Rapid-Authoring and Learning Management Technologies

31 Jul 2007 - Helius Deploys Digital Signage at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Helius Digital Signage Solution Powers Patient Information Network at Children’s

18 Jul 2007 - Helius Digital Signage Covers Canopy Building
Digital Signage Enables Communication in Lobby and Elevators for Large Office Building

16 May 2007 - Helius to Acquire PointeCast
Helius expands its training and learning offering with acquisition of PointeCast Corporation.

16 May 2007 - New Helius Product Supports 1080p Video

13 Feb 2007 - Helius Digital Signage Solution Deployed in National Malls
Advertising Network Now Available at Houston Mall

13 Feb 2007 - Helius Introduces New Content Management Technologies
Advancements in Content Distribution Enhance Core Strengths

25 Jan 2007 - Ariel Way Signs Strategic Channel Program Agreement with Helius for Digital Signage Networks

23 Jan 2007 - Helius Announces Major Digital Signage Release
Digital Signage Technologies Can Be Used for Internal and External Communications

16 Jan 2007 - Helius Joins CMMA as Presidential Sponsor
Working Closely with Communication Media Experts to Enhance IP Video Adoption

13 Dec 2006 - Diner Vision Network Celebrates Second Anniversary
Pioneer in Placed Based Media Signage is a Winner

13 Dec 2006 - Helius Partners with DataCall
Partnership to Expand Digital Signage Offering

15 Nov 2006 - Helius Receives Additional Communications Patent
Patented Technology Key for IPTV and Digital Signage Implementations

01 Nov 2006 - Helius Partners with PixelFish
Partnership to Expand IP Video Communication Offerings

26 Sept 2006 - Helius And Internet Connectivity Group Announce 3G Cellular Connected Digital Signage

14 Aug 2006 - Hughes Incorporates Helius Technology into HughesNet Digital Media Service Offering

08 Aug 2006 - Helius Inc. Partners with National Networks
Partnership to Expand IP Video Delivery Expertise

31 July 2006 - Helius and Agency 225 Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
Partnership to Increase Deployments of Full-Service Digital Signage Solutions

26 July 2006 - Helius Announces Executive Promotion
Mike Tippets Appointed as President, Ron Heinz Continues as Chairman

22 May 2006 - Spacenet Teams With Helius for Delivery of IP-Video Application Services
Partnership Provides Integrated Solution for Digital Signage and Employee Training Networks

16 May 2006 - Helius, Inc. Named as Finalist in 2006 American Business Award
4th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 12 in New York City

9 May 2006 - Helius To Provide Encryption for IPTV Set-tops
Company Delivers Software-Based Encryption System for IPTV

17 Apr 2006 - Helius Announces Expanded MPEG4 Support
MPEG4 AVC Support Delivered to the Edge of IP-Video Networks

17 Apr 2006 - Helius Integrates IP Enabled Set-Top Boxes
Helius will Deliver Middleware Applications for IP Set-Top Box Platform

12 Apr 2006 - Orkin, Inc. Launches Company-wide Interactive Satellite Television Network
Pest Control Leader Collaborates with Three Firms to Pioneer One-of-a-Kind Technology, Revolutionize Training

27 Mar 2006 - Helius Inc. to Implement New Generation of Corporate Training Technology for JCPenney

26 Mar 2006 - Helius Inc. Introduces MediaSignage Version 2.1

06 Feb 2006 - Helius Extends Popular MediaTraining Application to the Desktop
Innovative Software Application Provides Video Training from Any Browser

01 Feb 2006 - Helius Outlines Next Phase of Distributed IP Video Roadmap
Strategy to Include IP Set Top Boxes and Personal Video Devices

24 Jan 2006 - dbsXmedia and Helius Inc. Partner to Bring Complete Digital Signage Solutions to Retail Business Show

23 Jan 2006 - Helius Inc. Executive to Address Benefits and Methods for Delivering Digital Media Worldwide at SCREEN Expo Europe 2006

13 Jan 2006 - Helius Inc. Executive to Address Driving Trends in Satellite IP Applications at Pacific Telecommunications Conference
Nate Hatch, senior vice president of business development for Helius, Inc. will discuss current trends in satellite IP applications during the  “IP Satellite Services and Applications” panel conference session at the Pacific Telecommunications Conference ’06.

28 Nov 2005 - Helius Inc. Names Snapp Norris Group as Public Relations Agency of Record
Helius Inc., a leading provider of IP business-class data broadcasting solutions, announced today it has named strategic public relations firm Snapp Norris Group as its agency of record.

2 Nov 2005 - Helius Appoints Kim Clark as Senior Vice President of Engineering
Helius, Inc., a leading developer of world-class IP broadcasting solutions for business, announced today the appointment of Kim Clark as Senior Vice President of Engineering.

26 Oct 2005 - Helius Inc. Launches MediaSignage Software Package
Helius, Inc. announced today the launch of its MediaSignage software package, a second-generation, browser-based digital signage scheduling application tool.

26 Oct 2005 - Helius Inc. Launches MediaStream SST ADVANCED
Helius, Inc. announced today the launch of its MediaStream SST Advanced (SST-ADV), a next-generation digital signage output device that provides businesses with the ability to store and deliver unique content on display points from a centrally managed location.

4 Oct 2005 - Verite and Helius Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Provide Full Service Digital Signage Solutions
Verite, a digital communications agency, and Helius, a leading provider of IP-video broadcast solutions today announced a strategic partnership that will offer full service digital signage solutions for retail, corporate kiosk and distance learning applications.

8 Sept 2005 - Helius Inc. Announces the Issuance of New Patent
Helius Inc., a leading developer of world-class IP broadcasting solutions for business, announced today it has been awarded a U.S. patent, enabling the company to add to its definitive stable of intellectual property.

10 Aug 2005 - Westar Satellite Services and Helius Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement
Westar Satellite Services and Helius, Inc. have signed an agreement that will give companies and government agencies a revolutionary way to send high quality video streams to locations worldwide.

9 Aug 2005 - TechNet International and Helius Inc. Announce Strategic Relationship
TechNet International a leading provider of installation and service for integrated telecommunications systems, and Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in IP broadcasting solutions today announced a strategic relationship to provide a new service delivering integrated IP video powered applications.

17 May 2005 - Helius and Hughes Network Systems Enter License Agreement
Helius, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC. (HNS) announced today that they have entered into a licensing agreement where HNS will license certain broadband satellite technology from Helius.

9 May 2005 - SkyStream and Helius Enter into Cross Licensing Agreement
SkyStream, Inc., the leader in IP video delivery, and Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced a technology cross-licensing agreement where each company will license patented technology from the other in designing IP based satellite and terrestrial networks.

25 Apr 2005 - Helius and Harris Corporation Join Forces in H-Class Content Delivery Solution
Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, and Harris Corporation Broadcast Communications Division announced today that Harris will integrate Helius' patented software with its H-Class? Content Delivery Platform. The agreement creates a new class of IP-ready video asset management products that extend the functionality of the platform's asset management capabilities.

18 Apr 2005 - iDirect Technologies and Helius Inc. Announce Strategic Technology Relationship
iDirect Technologies, a privately held company that designs, develops, and markets the fastest, most reliable bi-directional satellite-based broadband access solutions, and Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced a strategic technology relationship to provide an evolutionary platform for the distribution of data, rich media and business information.

21 Mar 2005 - Silver Beacon and Helius Enter Into Strategic Alliance
Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, announced today that Silver Beacon Media, a provider of Digital Display Network (DDN) solutions and technology, has joined its Strategic Alliance Program. The partnership will support the development of new and creative ways of consumer communication through passive and interactive digital signage networks.

15 Mar 2005 - Helius, Inc and Microspace Communications Receive ActiveLight's 2005 DIGI Award
Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, and Microspace Communications Corporation, the leading provider of point-to-multipoint satellite services, today announced they are the recipients of a 2005 DIGI Award in recognition of innovation and excellence in the digital signage industry. The award was presented on March 12 at NSCA Systems Integration Expo in Orlando for their work on the StagePost/Flagstar Bank digital signage network.

8 Mar 2005 - OOH Vision Networks Taps Helius and Microspace Communications For Regional Digital Signage Network
Helius, Inc. (Helius), the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, and Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading provider of point-to-multipoint satellite services, today announced a joint partnership with OOH (out-of-home) Vision Networks LLC (OVN) to implement OVN's proprietary digital signage network in over 100 diners in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. OVN, based in Hazlet, NJ, delivers rich multimedia advertising and infotainment to provide dynamic media content to the consumer while providing a revenue stream to the diner.

4 Jan 2005 - Helius and Signal Mountain Networks Partner to Deliver Satellite Training and Content Distribution Solutions
Helius, Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced that Signal Mountain Networks, Inc. of Georgia, a provider of broadband connectivity for business-class services, has joined its Strategic Alliance Program. Combining the satellite network integration expertise and focus of Signal Mountain with Helius IP technology will provide break-through commercial availability decreasing costs while increasing revenues. Specifically, this alliance will enable training content and multi-cast software distribution via satellite, while expanding Helius' reach into new market verticals, such as the oil and gas industry.