Toshiba’s New IP Telephones Deliver Powerful Functionality, Exceptional Performance, Clear Sound Quality, and S

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2008 —Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems
Division (Toshiba — www.telecom.toshiba.com) today announced the
availability of its new IP5000-series IP telephones, bringing a new
modern design, backlit displays and built-in Gigabit Ethernet switch
that supports high-speed network connections directly to the desktop,
providing exceptional performance and sound quality. Now available, the
IP5000-series telephones are compatible with the Toshiba Strata® CIX™
family of IP business communications systems.

“Toshiba’s
new IP5000 Telephones provide high-quality performance and sound in a
stylish and functional desktop design,” said Juhli Jobi, product
manager, Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems
Division. “Whether they are used for remote applications or by office
workers who need a cost-effective VoIP solution, the new Toshiba IP5000
telephones deliver all the features and functionality of traditional
digital telephones in an IP solution.”

Features of Toshiba’s new IP5000 telephones include:

• New
  Design — Sleek, low profile design (less than one inch thick) with
  stylish tilt stand offering eight adjustable positions and integrated
  headset interface provide an ergonomic and elegant desktop device. The
  telephones have a modern look with a black body, dark grey keys and a
  silver tilt stand
• Ease of Use — Large, easy-to-read backlit
  LCD screen makes it easier for users to see, access and use the
  telephone’s sophisticated features
• High Performance and Sound Quality —
  Built-in dual Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed network
  connections directly to the desktop, providing enhanced VoIP
  performance and sound quality. This is a standard feature on all the
  IP5000 models
• Mobility — Toshiba’s IP5000 telephones
  can be moved around the office or taken home for use virtually anywhere
  there is Internet access
• Remote Use — When used remotely,
  Toshiba’s IP5000 telephones deliver all the features as if they were
  being used at the office, including both incoming and outgoing Caller
  ID, direct extension calling and more
• No compromises – Toshiba’s IP5000
  telephones include all the features and functionality of Toshiba’s
  digital telephones, enabling users to have the best of traditional
  telephone features in an IP telephone.

Toshiba’s new IP5000 telephones are available in three models:

• IP5131-SDL
  — Nine-line LCD IP telephone with 10 programmable buttons and LCD key
  labels plus integrated browser. This is Toshiba’s executive IP
  telephone, which when paired with the add-on module (LM5110) provides
  dynamic keystrip labels, helping to reduce administrative burden
• IP5132-SD — Four-line LCD IP telephone with 20 programmable buttons
• IP5122-SD — Four-line LCD IP telephone with 10 programmable buttons, available with or without local CO line interface
• Also available are three Add-On Modules:
  • LM5110 — 10 programmable buttons with LCD key labels
  • KM5020 — 20 programmable buttons
  • IDM5060 — DSS/BLF Console with 60 programmable buttons

Toshiba
also now offers a full line of new digital telephones with the same
design, features and functionality for customers who wish to use
digital telephones as part of their system. The DP5000-series digital
telephones feature five models with up to 20 programmable buttons and
backlit LCD screens. Add-on modules are also available for the digital
telephones. The DP5000-series telephones replace Toshiba’s line of
3200-series digital telephones in the Strata CIX product line.

System Compatibility
Compatible
with Toshiba’s entire family of Strata CIX IP business communications
systems, Toshiba IP5000 telephones are also compatible with Toshiba’s
IP User Mobility feature and can function as supported IP stations for
Toshiba’s Video Communication Solution (VCS®). These new telephones are
also compatible with older Strata CTX® systems.

Pricing & Availability
Prices
vary by model selected. Toshiba’s new IP5000 telephones are available
through Authorized Toshiba Dealers. To find an Authorized Toshiba
Dealer in your area, visit the Toshiba website at www.telecom.toshiba.com [1].

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.

TAIS provides
sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information
products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent
operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of
Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and
integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components,
products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba
was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than
740 companies, with 198,000 employees worldwide and annual sales
surpassing US$76 billion. For more information on Toshiba's leading
innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com