VIQ Solutions Announces Stock Option Grant

MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 28, 2011) - VIQ Solutions Inc. ("VIQ Solutions" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:VQS) has, as part of its annual compensation review, granted 1,039,000 stock options to officers and directors of VIQ Solutions, all of which are exercisable at $0.43 per share, being the closing price of the Corporation's shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on February 25, 2011. The options have a term of five years and vest one-third on the date of granting, with an additional one-third vesting on each of the next two anniversaries of the date of granting. The options are subject to a four month hold period, as per the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About VIQ Solutions Inc.

VIQ Solutions is a global leader in computer-based digital audio and video capture and management. We develop software solutions that capture, digitize, and compress audio and video data, which is securely stored in a multi-tiered server system where it is easily searchable and shareable. Our innovative media processor technology allows users to remotely control audio-video capture in multiple locations from a single satellite location, allowing large-scale and complex installations to be managed efficiently by fewer resources. VIQ Solutions' technologies are installed in courts, legislative assemblies, law enforcement and hearing rooms around the world.