SAND Adds Three Industry Veterans to Board of Directors

MONTREAL, January 12 - SAND Technology Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SNDTF), an international
provider of data management software and best practices, today announced
three important additions to its Board of Directors. Duncan Painter,
Director, Experian Plc, Michael Pesner, President of Hermitage Canada Finance
Inc, and Daniel Benn, executive and entrepreneur, have been elected to SAND's
board of directors, bringing the total membership to nine.

Mr. Painter most recently led both the UK Marketing Services and Global
Marketing Services Consulting and Delivery businesses at Experian Plc. He has
extensive experience with SAND Technology, having headed up the company's
European operation for a number of years.

Mr. Pesner has extensive experience in financial advisory services and
investment banking, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring,
investigative accounting, divestitures and debt and equity financing. He
spent over 25 years with KPMG, was Chairman of Thorne Ernst & Whinney Inc.
and served on the Board of Directors for Peat Marwick Thorne.

The founder/CEO of several technology companies, Mr. Benn is skilled and
experienced in setting strategic direction, business/tactical planning and
execution, initiating and driving growth strategies, managing bottom-line
profitability, acquisitions and divestitures, direct and channel sales and
marketing, research and product development, project management and
operational infrastructure.

"The addition of Mr. Painter, Mr. Pesner, and Mr. Benn to the board
brings new industry knowledge and vision that will help SAND grow as a
company," said Tom O'Donnell, President and CEO, SAND Technology. "Our
shareholders can be confident that the experience and judgment of our new
directors will be a positive influence in guiding the company through the
current economic challenges."

About SAND Technology

SAND/DNA solutions include CRM analytics, and specialized applications
for government, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, retail,
transportation, and other business sectors. SAND/DNA has achieved "Certified
for SAP NetWeaver" status and SAND Nearline Integration Controller has
achieved "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status.

SAND Technology has offices in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom and Central Europe.

North America, UK/Western European Press, Linda Arens of SAND Technology, +1-650-726-7539, linda.arens at sand.com, German/Central European Press, Maike Thiessen of SAND Technology Deutschland GmbH, +49-40-211-07650; or Investor Relations, de Jong & Associates, +1-760-943-9065, ron at dejong.org, for SAND Technology Inc.