Toshiba and NextLevel Internet Certify Interoperability of Strata CIX VoIP Systems With

IRVINE, CA and SAN DIEGO, CA -- 11/09/10 -- Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba -- www.telecom.toshiba.com) and NextLevel Internet today announced the certification of interoperability of NextLevel Clear Channel SIP Trunking Services with Toshiba's family of Strata® CIX™ IP business communication systems. NextLevel Clear Channel Voice SIP Trunking is now available nationwide from Authorized Toshiba Dealers.

"With this agreement, NextLevel Internet brings the advantages of NextLevel's products and services, including SIP Trunking, to users of Toshiba Strata CIX VoIP business communication systems," said Eric Abing, senior product manager, Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems Division. "This certification substantiates the seamless integration of Toshiba's Strata CIX VoIP systems and NextLevel Clear Channel Voice SIP Trunking services, providing enterprises with the confidence that they have reliable telephone service and equipment."

About NextLevel InternetFounded in 1999, NextLevel Internet is a business-to-business voice, Internet, co-location, and managed data services provider that matches its customers' needs with the highest quality deliverables and customer service available. The company specializes in providing service to companies whose loss of Internet connection will result in the loss of life, money, or reputation. NextLevel Internet provides only the best Clear Channel connectivity direct to fully redundant Tier 1 Internet and SIP backbones with unbeatable value. NextLevel Internet is managed and operated 24/7 by seasoned Internet and data professionals who understand that impeccable service is paramount. Certified engineers (CCNA™, CCNP™, MCSE™) and highly trained personnel handle all client requests from complex design and build-out to simple routing, DNS, IP allocation, router replacement, and tail circuit issues directly and immediately. NextLevel Internet monitors its network connections through its Network Operation Center (NOC) 24x7x365 using active and passive polling systems.

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; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America.

Independent operating company owned

TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; 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 740 companies, with 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$68 billion). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's web site at www.toshiba.com.

Toshiba PR Contact: Teri SawyerT&Co.714-536-8407Email ContactNextLevel Internet PR Contact: Ronnie ManningMynt Public Relations619-822-2239Email Contact