OTTAWA, Aug. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Espial(R) Group Inc. ("Espial" or the "Company"), (TSX: ESP), a leader in the delivery of TV software, is pleased to announce the date, time and dial-in phone number for our Q2 2008 financial results. The call is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at 5:00PM EST and the phone number to join the results discussion is:

- Toll line - 416 644 3422

- Toll free line - 800-814-4860

About Espial

Espial provides intelligent and open TV software to service providers in the cable, telecommunications and hospitality industries. It's middleware and video-on-demand solutions provide superior service delivery, advanced service innovation tools and the ability to serve a wide range of market segments - including over-the-top, IPTV, hybrid IP, multi-dwelling unit and enterprise. With over 2.5 million licenses of its patented software technology in use, Espial is a leading supplier of TV software. Espial is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information please visit the Espial website @ www.espial.com.

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