FOX-TEK Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, ONTARIO --(Marketwire - April 6, 2011) - Fiber Optic Systems Technology, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FOX)("FOX-TEK" or the "Corporation"), a developer and manufacturer of patented non-intrusive sensing systems, announces that Sean Carr has resigned as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Carr is pursuing other opportunities. The Corporation would like to thank Mr. Carr for his service and dedication to the Corporation and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Mr. Allen Lone, the President of the Corporation, has been appointed the interim Chief Financial Officer until such time that the Corporation completes its search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.

About Marcon, FOX-TEK:

Marcon is an Ontario based, industrial supply contractor servicing the energy sector and a number of US Government entities. Marcon's principal business is the sale and distribution of industrial parts and equipment (Electrical, mechanical and Instrumentation.) In addition to departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, Marcon's major clients include Saudi Arabia-Sabic Services (Refining and Petrochemical), Bahrain National Gas Co, Bahrain Petroleum, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, Qatar Petrochemical, Gulf of Suez Petroleum, Agiba Petroleum and Burullus Gas Co. 

FOX-TEK develops non-intrusive asset health monitoring sensor systems for the oil and gas market to help operators track the thinning of pipelines and refinery vessels due to corrosion/erosion, strain due to bending/buckling, and process pressure and temperature. FOX-TEK's FT fiber optic sensor and PinPoint systems allow cost-effective, 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities to improve scheduled maintenance operations, avoid unnecessary shutdowns, and prevent accidents and leaks. 

Marcon, FOX-TEK have offices in Oakville, ON; Toronto, ON and Alberta; FOX-TEK is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FOX". For more information, visit www.fox-tek.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions, uncertainties and management's best estimates of future events. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are detailed from time to time in FOX-TEK's periodic reports filed with the Ontario Securities Commission and other regulatory authorities. FOX-TEK has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.