QI Systems Increases Global Marketing Efforts RICHMOND, British Columbia, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QI Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: QIIIF; TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, announced today that the company has launched a new sales and marketing effort, both domestically and internationally. The company is promoting its memory card technology utilizing informational programs, direct sales contact and an enhanced market presence. As a result, QI Systems is experiencing heightened market awareness and is currently being featured by two separate Web-based stock information services. HotStockChat.com provides daily information on OCTBB, NASDAQ and AMEX companies, featuring interviews with officials of companies that are highly placed in their industry and providing backgrounds on companies deemed to be of interest to the marketplace. HotStockChat.com is currently featuring a profile of QI Systems Inc. and offers an audio interview with President and CEO, Steven R. Garman. The MacReport.net is an information and media company that offers a Web based forum for public and private companies of merit, providing audio and video news contacts to the business, financial and investment community. MacReport.net is presently featuring a video report on QI Systems Inc., along with a profile of the company. Currently, QI Systems is preparing for a renewed presence in high level trade associations, such as ACT Canada and Card Tech / Secure Tech, and is planning to attend several major technical meetings during the coming year. In addition, the company plans to seek promotional opportunities in key trade journals and publications. QI Systems Inc. designs hardware and software for the smart card industry, supplying top-to-bottoms applications for a wide variety of industries. QI Systems Inc. has a high level of expertise in delivering stored value solutions for specialized needs. Matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Consider all risk factors carefully when evaluating forward looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed herein. QI Systems is protected from litigation regarding forward looking statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements. The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release and has not investigated the validity of these claims. Approved on behalf of the Board Steven R. Garman President & CEO QI Systems Inc. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(TM), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/ DATASOURCE: QI Systems Inc. CONTACT: Steven R. Garman, President & CEO of QI Systems Inc., +1-604-248-2301, Web site: http://www.send2press.com/

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