DataScan Field Services Expands into the Canadian Market

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Feb. 2, 20060, 2006--DataScan Field Services (DFS) which is comprised of Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) and Nationwide Audit Services (NAS), divisions of DataScan Technologies, announces the expansion of its existing vehicle inspection and floorplan audit services into the Canadian market. Combined, the two organizations form the largest professional, full-service inspection and audit company in North America. Current client demand and increased business opportunities prompted the expansion.

"By expanding DFS into Canada, we are able to better meet our existing clients' needs while positioning ourselves strategically for future growth opportunities," said Frank Armstrong, president and CEO of DataScan Technologies. "The Canadian marketplace is a natural expansion of our industry-leading field services business and will allow us to be a single source of inspections and audits for our U.S. and Canadian clients," added Brent Sergot, vice president and general manager of DFS.

DFS's state-of-the-art technologies allow for accurate and consistent data collection with seamless integration into its proprietary Internet-based systems. In accordance with the strategic direction of the expansion plans, DFS is looking to establish a long-term presence in the Canadian market. The DFS expansion is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter of 2006.

About DataScan Technologies (DataScan)

DataScan Technologies (DataScan) (http://www.datascantech.com), headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, has been a global leader in wholesale floorplan accounting and risk management systems and services since 1989. Specializing in floorplan solutions, DataScan revolutionized the way banks and captive financial institutions manage their collateral, allowing them to work more effectively with quick, secure Internet access. First to market dealership Internet solutions for wholesale financial institutions, DataScan offers tighter integration between the lender and the dealer. DataScan Field Services (DFS), comprised of Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) and Nationwide Audit Services (NAS), is the largest, full-service vehicle inspection and floorplan audit company in North America. DFS operates a national network of field specialists, providing inspection and audit services to major companies throughout North America.