Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telecommunication Systems Division

IRVINE, Calif. and Brooklyn, N.Y., September 29, 2009 — Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba — www.telecom.toshiba.com) and Xchange Telecom today announced the certification of interoperability of MetroFlexIP SIP Trunking from Xchange Telecom with Toshiba’s family of Strata® CIX™ IP business communication systems. MetroFlexIP is now available from Authorized Toshiba Dealers nationwide.

“We are pleased to announce the certification of interoperability of Xchange Telecom’s MetroFlexIP SIP Trunking services with the Toshiba Strata CIX family of IP business telephone systems,” said Shahin Hatamian, vice president of Product Management for Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. “It is our goal to give our Strata CIX enterprise users a choice of services, giving them the options that make the most sense for their unique needs and preferences.”

“Xchange Telecom’s MetroFlexIP SIP Trunking gives enterprise users of Toshiba Strata CIX VoIP systems an affordable and flexible choice for nationwide SIP Trunking services,” said Alfred West, president and CEO of Xchange Telecom. “Xchange Telecom provides a seamless transition from the enterprise’s existing carrier to MetroFlexIP SIP trunks, eliminating down time and providing a cost-effective SIP solution.”

“This certification confirms that Toshiba’s Strata CIX VoIP systems and Xchange Telecom’s MetroFlexIP work seamlessly together, providing enterprises with the confidence of reliable telephone service and equipment,” added Eric Abing, product manager, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division.

About MetroFlexIP SIP Trunking
MetroFlexIP SIP Trunking is designed to meet the needs of SMB enterprises seeking customized carrier services.

Its benefits include:

1. User’s choice of measured or flat rate plans
2. User’s choice of using Xchange Telecom’s data circuits or any third-party provider circuits
3. Nationwide DIDs, which are available for more than 90 percent of the country’s rate centers
4. Xchange Telecom’s Web portal, which allows users to forward their main number via any Internet connection
5. Integrated Trunking over T-1, which includes Quality of Service (QoS) for voice traffic on NTELOS facilities
6. Failover routing at no extra cost

About Xchange Telecom
Xchange Telecom is a full service, facilities-based CLEC providing customized communications solutions for the SMB and consumer markets. Services include T-1 connectivity, SIP trunking, hosted telecom solutions as well as local and long distance, broadband and wholesale carrier services. Based in New York City, it is a leading nationwide provider of SIP-based communications services and solutions.

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. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products. These products span from information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US $67 billion (FY 2008).

For more information on Toshiba’s leading innovations, visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.

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