EKD Epic Data International Inc.

Epic Data International Inc. (TSX VENTURE: EKD), a provider of manufacturing operations management solutions, today announced that it has received government approval for the establishment of a representative office in Shanghai, China.

"As one of the world's leading manufacturing powerhouses, China represents a very significant opportunity for our company's proven manufacturing operations solutions," said Robert Nygren, Epic Data's President & CEO. "The establishment of the Epic Data Shanghai Representative Office is the first demonstration of our commitment to building the closer connections that will be needed to serve customers and partners properly in China."

About Epic Data International Inc.

Epic Data International Inc. (TSX VENTURE: EKD) is a Canadian-based provider of manufacturing operations management, real-time data collection and warehouse management solutions. For over 35 years Epic Data has delivered real-time production information to the world's most progressive discrete manufacturers through turnkey data collection, warehouse management and lean manufacturing operations management solutions. Defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, employ Epic Data solutions to optimize the ROI of their manufacturing IT infrastructure investments and operations by increasing plant productivity, materials visibility and production velocity. Customers include Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Komatsu, Bombardier Learjet, CAE Inc., Kingfisher (B&Q) plc, Joy Mining Machinery, Cobham Defence Communications Ltd., GE Aircraft Engine, Contour Premium Aircraft Seating, McBride plc, Phoenix Contact, Rolls-Royce and Volvo.

For more information about Epic Data please visit our website at www.epicdata.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those with respect to future business that may be generated through the company's new China operations, relate to uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.

Contacts: Epic Data International Inc. Ruby Bleiker Director, Marketing 604-273-9146 www.epicdata.com