CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sept. 1, 2005 — Global ePoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEPT – News), a leading manufacturer of security technologies for aviation, law enforcement, industrial and commercial markets, today announced that Global AirWorks its Aviation Division, has received additional orders of $1.8 million under its contract to supply Avianca Airlines, a leading South American airline, with aviation-related equipment and services. The new orders increase the value of the contract to $9.1 million. The suite of products and services are expected to enhance airline security and lower fuel consumption.

The increase in orders from the airline is due to the expansion of the Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS) to include the cargo hold area with full digital video recording for increased security. In addition, Avianca has increased the number of aircraft to receive the new AirWorks IN Flight Entertainment Retrofit Program, which not only provides quality entertainment for passengers, but also generates immediate fuel savings Also, the In–Seat Laptop Computer Power System will be extended from business class into the tourist class area.

"We have just completed Phase I of the first 767 aircraft and are very gratified to receive complements on the quality of our product and workmanship," stated Ricky Frick, President of AirWorks. "We believe the Avianca Program, encompassing passenger security and safety, fuel savings and passenger convenience enhancements, will serve as a springboard in our pursuit of an emerging and expanding market."

The Company’s Aviation Division includes Global AirWorks, whose primary communications and security products include the Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS), a digital electronic "flight bag" of all flight and on–board manuals and records for pilots and a Laptop Computer Power System for passengers and flight crews. AirWorks customers include airline major OEMs, such as AT&T Aviation, BAE Systems, In–flight Phone, L3 Communications, and Rockwell Collins; all major U.S. airlines; and all major international carriers, including ATA, Air China, Bombardier, Finnair, Varig, KLM, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific. AirWorks holds more than 40 supplemental type certificates (STC) certifying AirWorks as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)–approved manufacturer and installer for a range of interior equipment and systems for a variety of commercial aircraft flying worldwide.

Global ePoint designs, manufactures, sells and distributes digital video surveillance systems for the law enforcement, military, aviation and homeland security markets. On the cutting edge of digital technology, Global ePoint is developing new compression technologies and next–generation, secure network digital video systems and servers for a wide range of new markets, concentrating primarily on security and homeland defense applications. The Company also manufactures customized computing systems for industrial, business and consumer markets, as well as other specialized electronic products and systems. Complete vertical integration — from design and manufacturing to sales and distribution — allows the Company to capture efficiencies and maintain cost advantages in these growing markets, particularly homeland security. For more information, please visit www.globalepoint.com

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, whether Global ePoint’s stock price will attain the Red Chip price targets during the time frames specified, or at all. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward–looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include general stock market conditions, risks related to the integration of the Company’s recently acquired operations; market acceptance of the Company’s products; delays in the introduction of new products; production and/or quality control problems; further approvals of regulatory authorities and the denial, suspension or revocation of certifications and licenses by governmental authorities; and the Company’s ability to obtain capital as and when needed. For a discussion of these and other factors which may cause actual events or results to differ from those projected, please refer to the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10–KSB and quarterly reports on Form 10–QSB, as well as other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward–looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.

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