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TechNet International, Inc. and Helius, Inc. Announce Strategic Relationship

August 9th, 2005 – Manassas, Virginia and Lindon, Utah

TechNet International, Inc. 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.

“This new relationship creates the opportunity for new and innovative thinking in IP video services,” said Jerry Fischette, CEO of TechNet International. “Helius IP technologies allow TechNet to reach new customers adding to our already stellar reputation for innovative customer response.”

This relationship brings together the best of new IP video technologies coupled with a vendor that knows how to bring together all of the many pieces of the network design and deployment to create a whole solution. In addition to TechNet International's unique abilities, they can provide fill-in services for other Helius Channel members with services such as installation, help-desk, and inventory procurement and management.

“TechNet International is a leader in the design and installation of telecommunications networks services. This new partnership generates opportunity for new ideas in networks design, installation and application development,” said Jeff Curtis, Senior Vice President of Sales of Helius.

TechNet will represent and sell Helius IP Broadcast technologies to the market immediately.

About TechNet

TechNet International, Inc. provides installation, service, 24/7 help desk, training, consulting and other related services for satellite, wireless and land-based data and communications systems across North America and abroad. With over 1200 multi-skilled affiliates located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, TechNet has provided a complete range of services for many Fortune 1000 companies. These services include project management, equipment procurement, warehousing and staging, inventory management, remote site preparation; customer and technician training, installation and integration of systems, 24/7 help desk services and maintenance programs. To learn more about what services TechNet can offer, visit our web site at www.technetservice.com

About Helius

Helius provides leading business class data broadcasting solutions through secure and reliable delivery of broadband IP over satellites and local area networks. Helius products serve as the communications bridge between the satellite transmission and terrestrial integration of business-critical data, addressing in particular the stringent requirements for video transmission. This reliable and secure integration gives organizations the ability to implement new high bandwidth applications such as digital signage, distance learning, and corporate sales training and deliver these applications from satellite distribution straight to employee desktops. For more information visit www.helius.com

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