Epic Data Provides Update on Chinese Joint Venture

Epic Data International Inc. (TSX VENTURE:EKD), a provider of manufacturing
execution systems (MES), today announced that its majority owned joint venture
in China successfully implemented its first MES project. The production system
was developed for one of China's largest manufacturers of heavy trucks. 


The EpicHUST joint venture was formed in March 2012 with Huazhong University of
Science & Technology (HUST), one of China's most renowned engineering
universities. In addition to its first system go-live, the EpicHUST joint
venture has achieved the following results since its recent formation:




1.  Signed 10 contracts for MES projects with Chinese manufacturers in the
    automotive, aerospace and industrial equipment industries;
2.  Grown staffing at its operations in Wuhan, Hunan Province to 110
    employees; and
3.  Relocated its operations from the campus of Huazhong University to the
    Wuhan Optical Valley Software Park with accommodation for over 200
    staff.



"We are extremely pleased with the early market success that our Chinese joint
venture has achieved in only eight months since its inception", stated Epic Data
International CEO Robert Nygren. "By partnering with such a prestigious and well
connected academic institution, we have accelerated our China strategy to become
a significant provider of world-class technologies to Chinese manufacturers." 


About Epic Data International Inc.

Epic Data International Inc. has produced manufacturing execution and warehouse
management solutions for nearly 40 years. Epic Data solutions synchronize supply
chain and production activities to achieve real-time visibility of manufacturing
metrics that reduces cycle times and costs, optimizes production planning and
control, and boosts quality and efficiency. The solutions are easily implemented
either by module or as a completely integrated solution suite across the global
enterprise. Customers include Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Komatsu, Hawker
Beechcraft, 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 and its joint venture, please visit our
websites at www.epicdata.com and www.epichust.com.


Caution Regarding 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 in China that may be
developed through the joint venture in China, 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.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Epic Data International Inc.
Ruby Bleiker
Director, Marketing
604-273-9146
[e-mail]
www.epicdata.com