CA-TOSHIBA-AMERICA Toshiba Offers Free Windows 2000 Professional Upgrade Program for Desktops and Notebooks.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1999--

Toshiba Eases Operating System Transitions and Assures

Businesses a Quick Upgrade Path for Microsoft's Most Robust,

Yet Flexible O/S to Date

Maximizing customers' return on investment, the Computer Systems Group (CSG) of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) is offering a free license upgrade program for businesses upgrading to Microsoft Windows(R) 2000 Professional, Microsoft's next generation operating system.

Customers making the transition from Windows NT Workstation 4.0 to Windows 2000 Professional receive coupons from Toshiba for free upgrades on Equium(TM) 7100, 3200 and V3100 desktops, as well as Tecra(R) 8000, Portege(R) 7020CT and 3110CT notebooks factory-installed with Windows NT 4.0 and purchased in the United States between September and March 2000.

"Toshiba understands maximizing IT investments for long-term value is a top priority for businesses today," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president and general manager of marketing, TAIS CSG. "By smoothing the migration path to the next generation business operating system, enterprise customers are assured a simpler and quicker upgrade process, saving businesses significant time and money."

Windows 2000 Professional is the preferred upgrade from Windows NT Workstation 4.0, providing users with the best combination of ease of use, reliability and security. The operating system's robust management capabilities complement Toshiba's Tecra 8000 and Equium 7100 desktops, which are designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) with a stable platform that simplifies motherboard and memory upgrades. Windows 2000 Professional also enhances usability for mobile users with additional power management and Plug & Play functions, while extending the highest level of security, reliability and performance.

"We're making it as easy as possible for our customers to take advantage of Windows 2000's tremendous power and performance benefits," said John Madigan, vice president of marketing systems and solutions, TAIS CSG. "The upgrade program gives our customers an edge on moving to a more manageable network solution, which will help them reduce operating costs."

Windows 2000 Professional Upgrade program is part of the Toshiba Windows 2000 Partner Program initiative, which also includes a comprehensive web site, around-the-clock telephone support via Toshiba's InTouch(SM) Center, technology papers and frequently asked questions.

The web site, located at www.toshibapc.com/win2000, features Toshiba's innovative AskIris(SM) support system; BIOS, drivers, utilities and a host of technical information designed to help customers evaluate Windows 2000; and links to Microsoft Windows 2000 web sites. Toshiba customers can check the readiness of their current desktops and notebooks for Windows 2000 at http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Toshiba continues to be the world's leading vendor for portable computers with 16.6 percent market share worldwide in Q2 `99 according to International Data Corp. The company offers portable, desktop and server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information, call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company's website at http://www.computers.toshiba.com. Dealer referrals and brochures are located at http://www.buy.toshiba.com.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, with annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion, TAIS is composed of six divisions, organized into two business groups, which manufacture, market and service a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States and Latin America. Products include portable and desktop computers; voice mail systems; digital business telephone systems; interactive voice response systems; network systems and digital cameras. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of the $42 billion Toshiba Corp., the seventh largest computer and electronics company and the world's 26th largest industrial corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high-technology products with over 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

Windows and NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Equium is a trademark, Portege and Tecra are registered trademarks, and InTouch and AskIris are service marks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or Toshiba Corp. All other products mentioned are trademarked and/or registered by their respective companies.