Exhibit 99.1

IA GLOBAL CLOSES ACQUISITION OF POWERDIAL SYSTEMS, LTD AND POWERDIAL SERVICES, LTD

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. DECEMBER 21, 2010/Business Wire

IA Global, Inc. (OTCQB: IAGI.OB) (the “Company”) announced the closing of the acquisition of PowerDial Systems, Ltd, a VOIP System Company and PowerDial Services, Ltd, a VOIP Service Company (“PowerDial”), from Innovative Software Direct Plc (“ISD”), a U.K. company listed on the PLUS Market.

UK–based PowerDial is an IT company providing VOIP and Asset and Annuity solutions covering all aspects of convergence, including voice, data, wireless and cable.  They provide physical networks, onsite IT equipment, and applications that control the performance and integrity of networks and the data on those networks. In FY2009, PowerDial reported revenues of $2.7 million and expects to grow in FY2010 and beyond.  PowerDial was acquired for 2,400,000 shares of IAGI common stock at $1.00 per share, with additional shares available for meeting certain performance metrics, for raising funds for acquisition of additional VOIP, IT or telecom companies and for the settlement of an ISD note payable.

“We are delighted to add this valuable communications services component to our growing portfolio of global companies. PowerDial represents significant growth potential by providing an IT business solutions platform that can be scaled both geographically and by adding key technology components.” stated Brian Hoekstra, CEO of IA Global, Inc.

About IA Global, Inc.

IA Global is a global services and outsourcing company focused on growing existing businesses and expansion through global mergers and acquisitions.  The Company is currently utilizing its current business partnerships to acquire growth businesses in its target sectors and markets at a discount.  The Company is also actively engaging businesses that would benefit from its business expertise, knowledge of Global Markets, and technology infrastructure.

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