Toshiba Announces New Strata CS 816 All-in-One Communication Server Solution for Smaller Businesses.

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2001

Strata CS 816 Delivers the Complete Features and Functionality of

Toshiba's Larger Strata CS to Smaller Businesses With Up to 16

Telephone Stations

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba TSD) today announced the availability of Toshiba Strata(R) CS 816, delivering to smaller businesses the complete features and functionality of its original Strata CS business communication system.

Priced from $460 per port, depending on configuration, the Strata CS 816 is more affordably priced than the industry average cost for communication server-based telephone systems.

"With the Toshiba Strata CS 816, smaller companies now have access to the same robust, server-based business communication system that is used by larger companies," said Paul Wexler, executive vice president of Toshiba America Information Systems, in Irvine, Calif.

"Technologically advanced features in the Strata CS 816 can help smaller companies increase their customer service and internal productivity by taking advantage of the most advanced voice, data and call management technologies available today."

Strata CS 816 Maximizes the Internet with VoIP and IP Gateway Capabilities

For businesses that rely on the Internet as a critical part of their communication systems, the Strata CS 816 includes support for low- to high-capacity VoIP interface cards. This capability provides smaller businesses with a lower cost of entry for VoIP than traditional systems. In addition, since the capability is fully integrated with the Strata CS telephone system, there is no need for external gateway equipment.

The new IP Gateway administration facilitates the creation of connections between corporate branch offices and other office locations. For example, Internet/intranet calls can be placed from or to the Strata CS desktop via an IP telephone or analog set through the gateway to a remote IP telephone, NetMeeting PC, or another Strata CS system.

Includes All Benefits of Original Strata CS

The new Strata CS 816 has all the benefits of the larger Strata CS system, including:

-- Graphical call and voice mail control from the desktop PC (GUI)

-- Integration of e-mail and voice communication

-- Built-in auto attendant for call processing

-- Automatic call distribution to help facilitate call centers

-- CS Call Center Reporter for generating useful reports

-- Contact management, including one-click calling; caller ID association with
PC files; dialing and screen-pop integration; and call logging, annotating and
reporting functionality

-- Remote administration capabilities that save time and travel costs

-- BRI support deploys ISDN to inexpensively route telephone calls

-- Telephone User Interface (TUI) Localization Toolkit which supports multiple
languages

-- PCI Support for access to newer and broader range of server platforms

-- E-911 Technology to meet government compliance requirements

Pricing & Availability

Supporting up to eight analog trunks and 16 analog stations, the Strata 816 is an affordable voice and data business communication system aggressively retail priced between $460 and $650 per port, depending upon configuration, options and telephone models selected. The Strata CS 816 is now available through Toshiba's network of Authorized Dealers. For a list of Authorized Toshiba Dealers, visit the Toshiba Web site at www.telecom.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

With headquarters in Irvine and annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion, Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) is comprised of six divisions, organized into two business groups (CSD and CIG), 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 and PC servers; 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 $50 billion Toshiba Corp., the eighth largest computer and electronics company and the world's 21st largest industrial corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with more than 800 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

About Toshiba Telecommunication Systems Division

The Toshiba Telecommunication Systems Division markets the Strata DK family of digital business telephone systems, Strata CS Communication Server, Stratagy voice processing systems and Interactive Voice Response. For additional product information, contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division, 9740 Irvine Blvd., P.O. Box 19724, Irvine, CA 92618-1697, or visit the Web site at www.telecom.toshiba.com.