Toshiba Bundles Mobile Servers With Application-Specific Software, Making Mobile And Wireless Easy For Small-And Medium-Sized Businesses.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003

Magnia Servers Pre-Loaded With Leading Software Provide a

Convenient and Affordable Out-Of-The-Box Combination

For Mobility Around the Office and From the Road

Delivering on its vision to make wireless technology accessible and affordable for businesses of any size, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) today announced its new Magnia(R) Mobile Productivity Solutions - a line of wireless servers pre-loaded with industry-specific software to help small and large businesses easily deploy a mobile office.

Based on the Magnia SG series and Magnia Z310 wireless mobility servers, Toshiba's Mobile Productivity Solutions provide both the hardware and software needed to help businesses easily deploy a wireless network and powerful applications to help increase efficiency within the workplace. Toshiba's all-in-one business solutions include all of the hardware and software necessary in one convenient package - making them easy to deploy and manage. Small business customers can choose from over 20 configurations to suit their business needs. Magnia Mobile Productivity solutions include:

-- Time Matters - Time and Project Management System: Allows

users to access and edit information from anywhere in the

world with an Internet connection to track billable hours,

share schedules, keep track of contacts and manage documents.

-- New Mexico Software - Plug-and-Play Digital File Cabinet:

Enables employees to organize, store, retrieve and distribute

digital files and documents via an easy-to-use Web interface.

-- Appgen - Financial Management System: Users can access, manage

and share day-to-day finances, statements, tax information and

inventory records. Secure access to financial information is

available from anywhere with a Web connection.

-- I-Zones - Information Portal-in-a-Box: Gives small

organizations an affordable, no-hassle solution for

organizing, editing and distributing business information to

employees and customers via a Web portal.

"As a small company, we were looking for an affordable solution that didn't require a lot of IT support. Toshiba provided us with an out-of-the-box mobile package that saved us the time and effort of ordering and loading the I-Zones' Portal-in-a-Box software we needed," said Ted Doyle, senior partner at business and technology consulting firm GMD Resources in Needham, MA. "We're now able to wirelessly connect our employees to information on the server using desktops, laptops and PDAs whether they are around the office, out in the field or working from home. This is the `next level' in terms of sophisticated functionality."

"Toshiba has teamed with some of the industry's leading software makers to provide efficient and affordable mobile solutions," said Mark Simons, vice president and general manager of Toshiba CSG's transactional business unit. "Our Solutions Developer Program is growing each week as more system integrators and software developers join our program to offer businesses complete hardware and software solutions that are pre-tested and pre-loaded for easy out-of the box installation. Not only are we helping employees stay connected from wherever they are, we're also focused on helping businesses of any size easily deploy and manage a wide range of turnkey solutions aimed to increase efficiency and productivity within their organization."

Pricing and Availability

Available now, Toshiba's Magnia Mobile Productivity Solutions start at $1448, and can be purchased direct at www.shoptoshiba.com or through Toshiba's traditional distribution channels. For more information on Toshiba's Magnia product line and industry-leading software partners, visit www.solutions.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba's Solutions Developer Program

Toshiba's Solutions Developer Program offers a mutually beneficial business relationship to provide new channels and opportunities for delivering pre-tested, integrated, turnkey solutions. To learn more about how to join the developer program, please visit www.sell.toshiba.com, and click on the Solutions tab - or send an email to [e-mail].

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Toshiba Computer Systems Group is a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. ("TAIS"), a leading vendor for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and wireless accessories, Pocket PCs, projectors and mobile server computing solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more information call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at www.csd.toshiba.com

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing 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 world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $40 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

(c)2003 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Magnia is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Information in press releases, including without limitation product prices, specifications, content of services, and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without notice.