Toshiba Expands Line of IP Phones, Bringing More Choices to Strata CIX IP System Users

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 ― Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba — www.telecom.toshiba.com), today announced the addition of three new models to its popular line of Toshiba IP 5000-series business telephones, bringing more choices to users of Toshiba Strata CIX™ IP business communication systems. The new IP 5000-series telephone models are now available nationwide from Authorized Toshiba Dealers.

“We at Toshiba have listened to our customers and our valuable Authorized Toshiba Dealers in designing the new Toshiba IP 5000-series telephones. We have redesigned the new IP 5000-series telephones to be even more cost effective while retaining the same feature-rich capabilities,” said Eric Abing, product manager, Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems Division.

The new IP 5000-series telephone models have a similar look and feel to other Toshiba IP 5000-series telephones and are capable of performing all the same IP station features and functions. These new models are available at an affordable price for SMB and enterprise customers.

The three new models are:
o IP5522-SD ― Includes a four-line (144×48 pixels) LCD display without backlight, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 10 flexible buttons, and full duplex speakerphone.
o IP5622-SD ― Includes a four-line (144×48 pixels) LCD display with backlight, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 10 flexible buttons, and full duplex speakerphone.
o IP5631-SDL ― Includes a nine-line (150×168 pixels) LCD display with backlight, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 20 flexible buttons, and full duplex speakerphone.

With these new models, Toshiba customers now have eight different IP 5000-series telephones from which to choose. Models range from four- to nine-line telephones, with 10 to 20 flexible buttons, and most have backlit LCD screens. Models are available with either Gigabit Ethernet or 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection. All models come standard with a PC interface, headset interface, and Ethernet cable.

System Compatibility
Compatible with the entire family of Toshiba Strata CIX IP business telephone systems, Toshiba IP 5000-series telephones are also compatible with the Toshiba IP User Mobility feature and can function as supported IP stations for the Toshiba Video Communication Solution (VCS).

Pricing & Availability
Prices vary by model selected. The new Toshiba IP 5000-series telephones are available through Authorized Toshiba Dealers. To find an Authorized Toshiba Dealer in your area, visit the Toshiba Web site at www.telecom.toshiba.com.