KANATA, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 6, 2008 -- Calian Technologies Ltd. (Toronto:CTY.TO - News) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable September 3, 2008 to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2008. Dividends paid by the Corporation are considered "eligible dividend" for tax purposes.

About Calian

Calian sells technology services to industry and government in Canada and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, health care professionals and other highly qualified staff. The Business and Technology Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering, health care professionals and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as providing contract manufacturing services for customers in North America.

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     Calian Technologies Ltd.
     Ray Basler
     Chief Executive Officer
     306-931-3425
      
     Calian Technologies Ltd.
     Jacqueline Gauthier
     Chief Financial Officer
     613-599-8600
     ir@calian.com
     http://www.calian.com