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Knowledge Technology Systems and Helius Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement; Distance Education to Be Served in Middle East

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 06:00 CDT

Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in business-class data broadcasting solutions, announced today that Knowledge Technology Systems of Dubai, UAE has joined its strategic alliance program. Focused squarely on distance education, this partnership strengthens the availability of world-class IP distance learning products in the Middle East.

"Knowledge Technology System's focus on distance education is second to none," said Jeff Curtis, senior vice president of sales of Helius Inc. "Coupled with Helius technology, learning solutions delivered by KnowledgeTech will pervade all levels of customers in their region."

Effective distance education has long been a dream in all parts of the world. Working together, Helius and KnowledgeTech will begin to provide turnkey interactive distance learning platforms, integrating full-motion video, two-way audio and interactive data, live or on demand.

"We are very pleased to have access to the Helius technology platform," Nabil Al Medfa, MD of Knowledge Technology Systems. "It will allow us to build our vision and create a global knowledge base for education throughout our region."

The Helius Strategic Alliance Program

The Helius Strategic Alliance Program (SAP) fully integrates products and services from satellite technology companies worldwide, providing partners with a complete platform of business solutions to decrease distribution costs and increase service efficiency for end-user enterprise customers.

In addition to creating numerous customer benefits, the Strategic Alliance Program allows Helius and its partners to share sales leads and benefit from joint marketing efforts. The companies also work together to offer comprehensive customer service and support options. As a member of the Helius Strategic Alliance Program, Knowledge Technology Systems becomes an authorized Helius reseller and can provide customers with the full line of Helius products.

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.

About Knowledge Technology Systems

Knowledge Technology Systems is responsible for integrating different technologies to provide a single complete solution for interactive distance learning and video on demand. The solution can provide coverage through Internet, cable, MMDS, UHF, VHF or satellite providing high quality of audio, video and presentation material for the Live Interactive Program and on demand.

The main solution we provide for our clients is the interactive distance learning solution with our partners One Touch Inc. for the highly interactive learning training and classroom, and Helius for the broadband communications platform. Broadband Internet access delivers Live and on-demand video content to the students in learning centers, in the office or at home anywhere anytime.

For more information, please call +971 4 355 6355, or visit www.kts.ae.

Helius is a trademark of Helius Inc. Other company, product and service names contained in this release may be registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective owners.

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