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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Quatech, Inc. and Pana-Pacific Partner to Deliver Telematics Products to Trucking Industry
Heavy-Duty Wi-Fi Bridge for Truck OEMs and Telematics Solutions Providers Now Available

Hudson, OH – March 22, 2007 –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 a partnership with Pana-Pacific for distribution of its Heavy-Duty 802.11 Wireless Bridge product line.  Pana-Pacific serves the specialty-vehicle and heavy-trucking industry and provides Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with a distribution system that includes custom vehicle applications, engineering, direct sales and retail channel sales.  In addition to product specialization services, Pana-Pacific offers customized integration solutions for each customer. 

“With more than 30,000 of our Airborne™ 802.11 wireless modules currently used in transportation applications, Quatech leverages both its wireless expertise and customer experiences in the telematics industry,” said Steve Runkel, Quatech CEO.  “By adding its extensive trucking industry knowledge and experience, Pana-Pacific offers more than an OEM solution, but a focused sales and engineering support staff with expertise in enabling joint development of cost effective products that meet market needs.” 

Quatech AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty Wireless Bridge enables telematics systems to connect to corporate and public wireless LAN networks, commonly deployed at warehouses, ports and transit centers.  The Heavy-Duty Wireless Bridge incorporates ruggedized hardware for harsh environmental conditions faced by trucks, buses and heavy equipment.  In addition, the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty Bridge runs directly on vehicle battery power and can connect to exiting onboard systems through a variety of interfaces, including serial, Ethernet and USB 2.0

As a value-added partner to many suppliers and OEMs in the commercial vehicle market, Pana-Pacific has an outstanding 30-year reputation in the business.  Together with their partners, Pana-Pacific jointly develops products that are cost effective and are the right fit for the North American commercial market.  As they continue to strive to provide product specialization services, Pana-Pacific focuses on assimilated solutions including mechanical and electrical system integration.

Pana-Pacific will exhibit a range of its trucking products and Quatech sales representatives will be available to discuss the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty Wireless Bridge line at The Mid-American Trucking Show in booth #5625.  For more information, please contact Quatech, Inc. at 800.553.1170.  The show runs from March 22-24 in Louisville, KY. 

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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. 

About Pana-Pacific
A business unit of The Brix Group and headquartered in Fresno, California, Pana-Pacific serves the specialty-vehicle and heavy-trucking industry and provides Original Equipment Manufacturers with an important distribution system that includes custom vehicle applications, engineering, direct sales, and retail channel sales. Distributed products include navigation, 2-way and CB radios, satellite radios, antennas, audio systems, microwave ovens, TVs and VCRs, mobile refrigerators, and accessories.

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