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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Quatech SHOWCASES Heavy-Duty 802.11 Wireless Bridges for Telematics Solutions Providers

Hudson, OH, November 14, 2006 – Quatech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of its AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty 802.11 Wireless Bridge product line.

Building upon its experience as the leading OEM supplier of embedded 802.11 wireless modules for telematics, Quatech’s AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty line enables solution providers to easily add Wi-Fi communications to existing cellular or satellite-based asset management systems.  The external AirborneDirect products are now available to include 802.11g technology in both the Wireless Serial Device Server and Wireless-to-Ethernet Bridge.  The AirborneDirect™ bridges enable telematics systems to connect to corporate and public wireless LAN networks, commonly deployed at warehouses, ports, and transit centers. 

“Quatech is pleased to deliver a line of highly reliable 802.11 wireless bridges for telematics and mobile resource management applications,” said Steve Runkel, Quatech CEO. “With more than 30,000 of our embedded Airborne™ 802.11 wireless modules currently used in transportation operation applications, Quatech leverages both its wireless expertise and customer experiences in developing the new AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty 802.11 Wireless Bridge products.”

Quatech’s Heavy-Duty Wireless Bridges incorporate ruggedized hardware for harsh environmental conditions faced by trucks, buses, heavy equipment and automobiles.  In addition, the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty Bridges run directly on vehicle battery power to enable easy integration by telematics solution providers. 

Quatech exhibits the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty Bridges and the Airborne™ embedded 802.11 wireless module lines at the Commercial Vehicle Telematics USA 2006 Conference and Expo in Chicago Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17. 

About Quatech
Quatech enables reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks with industrial grade embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers.  For local and mobile connections, Quatech serial adapters provide device connectivity and port expansion via any interface option.  Satisfied customers rely on our unique combination of performance and support to improve bottom line performance through the highest application quality and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).  Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, and merged with DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) in February 2006.   www.quatech.com. 

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