SAN FRANCISCO (VoiceCon Fall 2006), August 21, 2006 — Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Telecommunication Systems Division (TAIS TSD) today announced that it has expanded its award-winning Strataâ CIX™ family of IP business communications systems with the launch of Strata CIX40 IP business communication system. Designed specifically for small companies, Strata CIX40 supports up to 16 station ports and eight IP channels. The launch of Strata CIX40 completes Toshiba’s transition of its entire product line to Voice over IP.

“Toshiba’s Strata CIX40 offers all the benefits of Toshiba’s larger Strata CIX systems at a size and price that is perfect for small businesses,” said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba’s Telecommunication Systems Division. “With the addition of Strata CIX40, Toshiba has now completed the transition of its entire line of voice solutions to VoIP platforms, while still keeping its promise of a migration path from older Toshiba digital systems.”

“Small businesses and branch offices need the flexibility to transition from TDM to IP at their own pace. Systems like the Toshiba Strata CIX40 give them that flexibility plus the choice of having an all IP system or a mix of IP and TDM,” comments Steve Hilton, Yankee Group Director of Small & Medium Business Strategies.

As with Toshiba’s other Strata CIX offerings, the new Strata CIX40 offers Toshiba’s FeatureFlexä adaptability capabilities, can be TDM-enabled, can be networked with any other CIX40 or larger Strata CIX systems, and provides a smooth migration path.

Features included in the Strata CIX40 include:

· Strata Net Networking — Strata CIX40 can be networked with all of Toshiba’s Strata CIX family, including the CIX670, CIX200, CIX100 and other CIX40 systems. This allows large companies to use the Strata CIX40 for remote small or home offices and allows smaller companies to add additional networked systems as they grow.

· Virtually All Features to All Toshiba Users, on Fixed or Mobile Devices — Strata CIX40 has been designed to deliver virtually every feature to every user, regardless of the type of Toshiba endpoint they are using, whether they are fixed or mobile. The system supports IP phones, IP wireless telephones, IP softphones on notebook and tablet PCs, and digital (TDM) and analog telephones.

· Choice of Endpoints — Strata CIX40 is compatible with Toshiba’s IP and digital telephones, Toshiba SoftIPT softphone for laptops and PDAs, and third-party SIP telephones (as tested by Toshiba). It also supports Toshiba CIX Digital and IP Attendant Consoles.

· Traditional Business Phone Features in an IP System — Strata CIX40 delivers virtually all the features and functionality of Toshiba’s traditional digital business telephone systems, taking advantage of decades of experience serving enterprises with voice solutions.

· Ability to Mix and Match IP and Digital on a Single System — Unlike many competitive IP systems, Strata CIX40 can be TDM-enabled, giving users a choice of running a pure IP system or a mix of IP and digital TDM. This allows users to choose how they will maximize their systems and migrate existing equipment. Because it supports open standards, Strata CIX also works with SIP telephones.

· Integrated Voice Mail — This Toshiba Voice Processing Solution is designed specifically for Strata CIX40 and delivers four-port, 40-hour integrated plug-and-play voice processing. Supporting up to 374 mailboxes, it is a fully featured voice processing solution with live message call monitoring, LCD feature prompting, soft keys, call record and much more. Easy to install, it plugs into the Strata CIX40 cabinet. This is an optional feature.

· Strata Media Application Server (MAS) Compatibility — For more robust applications, users may choose Toshiba’s Strata MAS, which allows multiple applications to be combined on a single media application server. Applications include Auto Attendant, Voice Mail, Automated Speech Recognition, Text to Speech, Unified Messaging, Interactive Voice Response, Automatic Call Distribution and Reporting, Web-based Personal and System Administration, Web-based Telephone Applications, and other third party applications. Strata MAS comes standard with Toshiba’s Stratagy® Enterprise Server Voice Processing solution, “My Phone Manager™” personal administration tool, eManager™ system administration tool, and Toshiba’s FeatureFlex™ adaptability tool that allows users to customize and add features.

· Ease of Installation — Strata CIX40 is a compact, single-cabinet system that is designed for wall mounting and occupies very little space. The CIX40 system and voice mail option comes fully programmed to plug and play immediately when powered up and initialized.

Toshiba Quality and Reliability Built In

Strata CIX40 was designed, engineered, and built by Toshiba, based on the company’s 30-year history of product and technology research and development in the United States and Japan. It uses a high-speed 32-bit RISC processor, DRAM working memory, and SRAM with lithium battery for back-up memory. It comes with the backing of Toshiba’s reliable service and customer support, its extensive National Accounts program and Toshiba’s ValuePlusä Warranty, the industry’s only seven-year manufacturer’s extended warranty.

Pricing and Availability

Retail prices of Strata CIX systems are set by Authorized Toshiba Dealers who sell to end users. Dealer pricing may vary, but the estimated average retail price per station starts from $400, depending upon configuration, applications, telephone models selected, and size. Customers can contact an Authorized Toshiba Dealer for more detailed pricing information. To find an Authorized Toshiba Dealer in your area, visit the Toshiba website at www.telecom.toshiba.com.

ABOUT TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.