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Epic Data Announces Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results

July 25, 2007
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Epic Data International Inc. (TSX symbol: EKD), today reported financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2007.

The company reported fiscal 2007 third quarter revenue of CDN $2.51 million compared to revenue in the previous year's third quarter totaling CDN $2.97 million. Gross Margins for the current quarter improved to 50% from 45% in 2006 and operating expense was reduced by CDN $0.43 million or 21% versus the prior year's third quarter. Epic Data's net loss for the quarter was CDN $0.30 million ($0.02 per share), compared to a net loss of CDN $0.80 million ($0.06 per share) in the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2007 Epic Data's revenue is CDN $8.42 million (2006 = CDN $9.64 million), gross margins are 50% versus 45% in the prior year and operating expense is down by 22%, resulting in a net loss for the nine month period of CDN $0.67 million ($0.05 per share) compared to a net loss in the same period last year of CDN $2.35 million ($0.18 per share).

The company's closing cash position at June 30, 2007 is CDN $0.29 million and the closing contracted sales backlog is CDN $4.7 million, compared to backlog levels of $5.5 million at the commencement of the fiscal year.

James Dodds, Epic Data's President and Chief Executive Officer commented: "Our customer relationships remain strong while gross margin performance and operating expense reductions continue the drive to bring stability back to the organization. Our mission now is to achieve profitable growth by improving our sales and marketing effectiveness. We are aggressively addressing revenue issues through comprehensive programs ranging from new sales incentive plans to product pricing models and more effective lead generation programs. Our customers continue to tell us our products provide a compelling return on investment and our job is to deliver this positive message to the discrete manufacturing market."

Further explanation and background information with respect these financial results can be found at www.sedar.com or on the company's website at www.epicdata.com.





About Epic Data International Inc.
For over 30 years Epic Data has been a leader in automatic identification and data collection solutions for the world¡¦s most progressive organizations.

In aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, our systems are used to increase plant productivity and production velocity while identifying the continuous improvement initiatives vital to winning in today's competitive manufacturing environments.

People and technology make Epic Data a global leader in automated data collection solutions for the extended enterprise.

Information about Epic Data is available at www.epicdata.com

Note: Forward-looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations of management. Epic Data cautions investors that, due to risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations.

For Information contact:
Imre Togyi
VP, Marketing
Epic Data International Inc.
imre.togyi@epicdata.com
604.273.9146



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