Calian Press Release 2003

CALIAN TECHNOLOGY Ltd. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DIVISION REPORTS RECORD BACKLOG

Kanata, Ontario Monday April 21, 2003: Calian (TSX: CTY) recent contracts awarded to Calian's Systems Engineering Division (SED) have raised that division's backlog of signed work to over $71 million at March 31, 2003, the highest level in its history. The signings reflect repeat business and a strengthened position in Canadian, US and European government markets served by Calian.

In March 2003, the Canadian Federal Government exercised a contract extension, valued at $4.7 million, for operations and maintenance services for the Canadian Space Agency's Satellite Operations Directorate. This is a continuation of work SED has performed for the CSA since 1993, and reflects the CSA's evolving requirements.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2003, contracts totalling $4.6 million were signed with a US defence contractor for the manufacture of various subassemblies of a transportable radar system used in surveillance and security applications. The contracts include a combination of upgrades, repeat orders and new requirements.

In late February 2003, Calian announced a $33 million contract with the European Space Agency for a 35-metre deep space antenna system to be installed in Spain. This contract followed acceptance of a similar system SED provided to ESA in Australia.

About Calian:
Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX:CTY) provides systems engineering and staffing and outsourcing services to industry and government in Canada, the United States and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of over 2,300 engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, and other highly qualified staff. The Staffing and Outsourcing Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering 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.

For further information, please contact:

Larry O'Brien
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 271

Jacqueline Gauthier
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 277

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