Toshiba Expands Capacity of Its Smallest Strata CIX IP Business Communication System

IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication
Systems Division (Toshiba -- www.telecom.toshiba.com) today announced
the launch of the newly enhanced Toshiba Strata(R) CIX(TM)40 IP
business communication system. Now available, the new Toshiba CIX40
expanded trunk capacity from six to 11, IP channels from eight to 24,
and voice mail ports from four to eight. The Strata CIX40 accommodates
users in a mix of IP and digital endpoints and is sized and priced
just right for SMB and branch office users.

"Delivering big-company features at a price point that's
affordable for small businesses, the Strata CIX40 now offers increased
capacity," said Bob Lerche, product manager for Toshiba America
Information Systems Telecommunication Systems Division. "Users of the
original Strata CIX40 model can also upgrade their existing systems
with new software to expand trunk capacity from six to 10, IP channels
from eight to 16, and voice mail ports from four to eight. Strata
CIX40 users can also migrate to a larger CIX system, in keeping with
Toshiba's promise to never leave a customer behind."

With the new Strata CIX40, users can have up to 24 IP telephones
in addition to 16 digital telephones for a total of 40 users on a
single system. This is three times the number of IP telephones on the
original Strata CIX40 system. Users have a choice of eight, 16 or 24
IP channels. Standard configuration is four analog CO lines, eight
digital telephones and one analog port for fax/modem. The new Strata
CIX40 is compatible with all of Toshiba's IP phones, the SoftIPT(R)
soft phone and digital telephones, as well as Toshiba-certified
third-party SIP telephones.

The IP channels may be used for networking or IP telephones and
are individually selectable by the user. The Strata CIX40 can be
networked with Toshiba's larger CIX100, CIX200, CIX670 IP business
communication systems, or other CIX40 systems, and can migrate to any
of the larger systems.

Now available with the Strata CIX40 is expanded voice mail
capacity from four to six or eight ports. Standard configuration
provides four voice mail ports.

The new Strata CIX40 is compatible with Toshiba's IP User Mobility
Feature, which allows a user to log in from a new location to his or
her SoftIPT soft phone or an IP desk phone even when the extension is
being used at another desktop IP telephone or mobile device. IP User
Mobility also allows users who share a common workstation to log in
and use a shared phone with their own individual extensions and
profiles. Users of the original CIX40 may also upgrade to this
software.

Coming soon for the Strata CIX40 is new software that will enable
SIP Trunking when equipped with an MIPU IP interface card.

In addition, the new Strata CIX40 has all the features of the
larger Strata CIX systems including:

-- Strata Net Networking -- Strata CIX40 can be networked with
all of Toshiba's Strata CIX family, allowing large companies
to use the Strata CIX40 for branch offices and smaller
companies to network systems as they grow.

-- Virtually All Features to All Toshiba Users, on Fixed or
Mobile Devices -- Strata CIX40 delivers virtually every
feature to every user, on any type of Toshiba endpoint.

-- Choice of Endpoints -- Strata CIX40 is compatible with
Toshiba's IP and digital telephones, third-party SIP
telephones (as tested by Toshiba) and Toshiba CIX digital and
IP Attendant Consoles.

-- Ability to Mix and Match IP and Digital on a Single System --
Strata CIX40 can be TDM-enabled, giving users the flexibility
of using a mix of IP and digital telephones.

-- Integrated Voice Mail -- This Toshiba Voice Processing
Solution is designed specifically for Strata CIX40 and
delivers four-, six- or eight-port, 40-hour integrated
plug-and-play voice processing. This is an optional feature.

-- Strata Media Application Server (MAS) Compatibility --
Toshiba's Strata MAS allows multiple applications to be
combined on a single media application server, including
Toshiba's Voice Processing/unified messaging solution, ACD,
Video conferencing/collaboration, FeatureFlex(R), My Phone
Manager(R) personal administration tool, and eManager(R)
system administration tool, and more.

-- Network ACD -- ACD groups on multiple networked Strata CIX
systems, including the Strata CIX40, can be configured so that
calls can be routed to available agents on any system in any
location on the network. It extends the functionality of Net
Phone over the network for features such as Network DSS/BLF
and/or Chat between users in multiple nodes. Consolidated call
center reports include activity from all agents and calls over
the network for the entire system.

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

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.

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 has more than 191,000 employees worldwide and annual
sales of over US $60 billion (FY2006). For more information on
Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at
www.toshiba.com.

(C) 2007 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Strata, CIX,
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America Information Systems, Inc. or Toshiba Corporation. All product,
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without notice.

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