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SPIRA DATA CORP. ANNOUNCES RECORD GROWTH

Canadian Leader of Wireless Field Ticketing Solutions Demonstrate Significant Growth with U.S. Expansion, Key Customer Wins and Strategic Partnerships

(CALGARY, AB—(June 10, 2008)— Spira Data Corp., a leading innovator and provider of mobile data management systems, today announced significant growth for the first half of 2008.  Spira has become one of the fastest growing wireless field ticketing providers in the Canadian market today. 

The Company expanded its customer portfolio with the addition of several companies in the oil, gas and construction industries, including Performance Services Ltd., IPSEMS (Industrial Paramedic Services) and HSE Integrated Ltd., Canada's largest industrial safety company.

“The first half of 2008 is the best growth period we have experienced,” said Jon Watts, President of Spira Data Corp. “Mobile workforce solutions such as Spira Wireless field ticketing are quickly emerging as a significant and important field-based solution that is changing the way businesses capture operational and financial data.  As the industry continues to evolve in adopting wireless technologies, Spira plans to impact the market by leading the mobile revolution with our flagship solution, by continuing to excel in unparalleled customer satisfaction, and by continuing to harness solid relationships with key partners as we grow—in Canada and the United States.”

Following the launch of Spira Wireless Field Ticketing version 4.8 in November 2007, the Company entered 2008 with a spike in customer acquisitions, strategic partnerships and increased market positioning.  For example, IDC Canada included Spira Data Corp. within its “10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch” report published on March 27, 2008.  This report is part of the Canadian Technology Innovation Watch report series, a new IDC study that profiles ten emerging companies in Canada that offer differentiated wireless solutions that have the potential to impact the Information and Communications  Technology (ICT) market. 

Another example of significant growth is Spira’s expansion into the U.S.  Spira has recently entered an arrangement with Bluewave Data Systems based in Texas.  Through Bluewave, Spira is now able to provide localized support and expertise for the Spira solution to the business community in Texas and surrounding areas.      

“We believe Spira Wireless Field Ticketing, is certainly the best on the market because of its unique standardized platform, extensibility, vertical market capabilities, and its ease of use for field workers and administrators alike,” added Watts.  “2008 is shaping up to be a remarkable year and we look forward to further exciting developments throughout the remainder of the year.  Specifically, we are excited about our imminent release of our handheld options to our mobile device support; as well as the launch of our Spira Software Development Kit, slated for release in December.  Furthermore, we look forward to continued development on our suite of mobile workforce solutions targeted for field-based businesses and beyond.”

Spira Wireless Field Ticketing is a fully customizable mobile data capture solution designed for service-based businesses that allow organizations to save administrative time, reduce operational costs, increase employee productivity, and eliminates costly paper based errors.  The solution eliminates paper in the field and achieves greater profitability by electronically capturing, processing and reporting crucial field and business data with a system that is easy for the field and one that streamlines business workflow.

For more information about Spira Wireless Field Ticketing, go to http://www.spiradata.com/product/about-spira-4.8.html.

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About Spira Data Corp.
Spira Data Corp., named one of the “10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch” by IDC Canada, is a leading innovator and provider of mobile data management systems. Founded in 2005, Spira powers companies of all sizes to automate and streamline business processes and data from the field to the office with their flagship software solution, Spira Wireless Field Ticketing. This innovative solution facilitates a myriad of operational and financial oil field data capture, including expenses, equipment, materials, and billing, providing valuable time and cost savings for field-based businesses. Spira Data Corp. is based in Calgary, Alberta. For more information, visit www.SpiraData.com.

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(CALGARY, AB—March 31, 2008)— Spira Data Corp., a leading innovator and provider of electronic data acquisition software solutions, today announced that it has been included in IDC Canada’s report entitled “10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch”, published March 27, 2008. 

IDC Canada’s “10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch” report is part of the Canadian Technology Innovation Watch report series, which profiles emerging Canadian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies, examining their technologies, go-to-market strategies, partnering approaches, and customers. The series also highlights the common challenges of bringing new technologies to market and the successful strategies and best practices these companies use to overcome those challenges.

This report profiled ten Canadian wireless companies that IDC sees as having the potential to make a substantial impact in the industry.  The key criteria for the report included clarity of vision of both vendor technology and business evolution, development of partner ecosystems, strength of customer base, and the navigation of competitive environments.  “We are very excited and honoured to be recognized in IDC Canada’s report” said Jon Watts, President of Spira Data Corp.  “This national recognition reinforces Spira’s Wireless Field Ticketing (WFT) technology as a viable, innovative solution that increases productivity while decreasing costs for field-based businesses and field workers alike. At Spira, we have discovered that only one-fifth of field-based companies within vertical industries—such as oil and gas services, energy and utilities—capture their raw field data electronically. And those that currently capture their data electronically are mainly small to mid-size businesses that are forcing large enterprises to take notice of the value added benefits and return on investment of wireless field ticketing. 

Spira’s WFT v4.8 represents a new way to capture and transport data, and IDC Canada’s recognition of our technology indicates that wireless field ticketing is an emerging innovation that is needed in field-based industries.”  “IDC's latest study highlights the wealth of wireless technologies and entrepreneurial endeavors across Canada,” said Krista Collins, Analyst, Canadian IT Innovation and Export for IDC Canada. “The companies in this study, including Spira, have developed impressive wireless solutions that deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and engaging interactions, and are positioned for growth locally and globally.”

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Spira Wireless Field Ticketing v4.8 is now Available to Field Service-based Businesses

(CALGARY, AB—November 20, 2007)— Spira Data Corp., a leading provider of wireless field data acquisition software solutions, today announced the official release of Spira Wireless Field Ticketing (WFT) version 4.8 to publicly-traded and privately-owned businesses that deploy field workers.

“Until now, Spira wireless field ticketing technology has only been available to the oil, gas and energy services sectors.  With our latest innovation of Spira WFT v4.8, businesses across multiple sectors now have the ability to launch wireless field ticketing that is fully customizable to meet their specific business needs,” said Jon Watts, President of Spira Data Corp.  “This product is a significant advancement and opportunity for businesses to save on operational costs, especially in response to the rising inflation rates, the appreciating Canadian dollar and the need to create efficiencies.  We are excited to offer businesses this cost effective solution that will automate their field data capture and processing.  We are also pleased to offer our customers more new features and benefits that will help elevate their return on investment.”

Joel Martin, Vice President of Enterprise Applications, IDC Canada, notes that wireless field ticketing is emerging from its infantile stage and demand for this technology is on the rise.
“IDC research has begun to suggest that there is a clear need for electronic field ticketing technology across the North American market.  I attribute this to heightened security concerns, necessary productivity improvements of field staff and remote customers, and requirements to better manage and support company assets,” said Martin.  He adds that he is “impressed by Spira’s management, diagnostic, user and device-centric approach.”
Spira WFT v4.8 is a comprehensive yet easy-to-use wireless field ticketing solution that captures, transmits and calculates data from the field to a central location. 

Key new features include:
• New Friendly User Interface with High Diagnostic Visibility
• Increased Accuracy through Data Requirements
• Enhanced Auditable Transaction Record
• Ticket Routing within the Organization
• Enhanced Electronic Signature Capture
• Streamlined Administration
• Advanced Operational Reporting
• Customizable Job and Ticket Entry Forms
• Enhanced Electronic Price Books
• Customizable User Defined Fields
• Multi-form support
• Multi-device support
• Increased Inter-System integration

“We are dedicated to providing the best wireless field ticketing solution that is simple to install, administer and operate, while also providing high quality performance and flexibility,” continued Watts.  “Spira 4.8 is the next-generation, one-stop-shop WFT solution. We provide businesses solutions that contribute to their bottom line through innovative field data technology.”

For more information about Spira WFT v4.8, please visit: www.spiradata.com/product/about-spira-4.8.html

About Spira Data Corp.
Spira Data Corp. is a leading innovator and provider of electronic data management software solutions. Founded in 2005, Spira powers companies of all sizes to automate and streamline business processes and data from the field to the office with their flagship software solution, Spira Wireless Field Ticketing. This innovative solution facilitates a myriad of operational and financial oil field data capture, including expenses, equipment, materials, and billing. Spira Data Corp. is based in Calgary, Alberta. For more information, visit www.spiradata.com.

Media Contact:
Arlene Worsley
Brookline Public Relations, Inc.
T: 403-538-5641 ext. 106
C: 403-650-7086
aworsley@brooklinepr.com