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International Datacasting Announces $2.25 Million Order from Major International News Agency

Posted on: Thursday, 31 July 2003, 06:00 CDT

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2003--International Datacasting (TSX:IDC) announced today that it has received an order from a major international news agency to provide advanced satellite receiver equipment for a new media distribution network serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For competitive reasons the customer declined to be identified.

IDC's SuperFlex SRA2100R satellite router appliance has been selected for this new network and will be used to deliver photos, graphics, and news stories to subscribers in those regions. Key to the selection of the SRA2100R was its high throughput (speeds of up to 72Mb/s) and advanced networking functionality, along with its integrated IP-level encryption and conditional access capabilities.

IDC President and CEO Ron Clifton said, "We are pleased to be able to help our customer transition their network from a lower speed narrowband network that used older proprietary technology. Our state-of-the-art broadband DVB-IP (Internet Protocol) system allows the customer to dramatically expand their service offering.

"These are the kinds of cutting-edge applications that are driving the market for broadband satellite infrastructure. Given the current economic climate, solutions that help our customers save money and build a strong business model are more important than ever."

The order is valued at approximately $2.25 million CDN and shipments are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

About International Datacasting Corporation:

IDC (TSX:IDC) provides advanced products, systems and services for the implementation of broadband wireless infrastructure networks used to distribute multimedia data. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based wireless datacasting solutions, via both satellite and terrestrial "last-mile" technologies. IDC's products are in demand for high-speed Internet infrastructure, enterprise networks, distance learning, and multimedia content distribution. IDC is a recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Canada Export Award for Innovation and Technology Achievement. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, as are its subsidiaries Storm Internet and CDS Prometheus. IDC has an established international network of partners and distributors and installations in more than 45 countries worldwide. Visit IDC on the web at www.intldata.ca.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with IDC's growth, the development of the satellite datacasting market, regulatory risks, intellectual property infringement and other factors. IDC assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect IDC's financial and business results is included in the public documents IDC files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

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