IRVINE, CA, May 19, 2008

Mr. Hartzell has more than ten years of multi-tier experience in the IT channel at the manufacturer, distributor and reseller levels. Prior to joining Toshiba, he served as Distribution Sales Manager for SolarWinds where he was responsible for major account management and new business development. Previously, he held sales and management positions with FrontRange Solutions, Sage Software, MicroAge and Inacom.

"Greg brings with him years of technical sales experience and detailed knowledge of the IT channel environment," noted Sergio Collazo, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products. "This experience, combined with his energy and talents, will help us in successfully implementing our enhanced partnership programs."

In recent years, the security industry as migrated away from analog CCTV technology and embraced networked Internet Protocol (IP) video systems. This market dynamic has added emphasis on the IT sales channel that has long been a stronghold for Toshiba. Toshiba is now aggressively targeting the IT channel to expand sales of its IP cameras, LCD monitors and Surveillix® recording solutions.

"Toshiba is a highly respected brand within the IT channel because it has realized the importance of well developed partner strategies and tools," commented Mr. Hartzell. "Integrating IP is a major issue today for IT buyers, and Toshiba is uniquely positioned to help them overcome these challenges with its comprehensive, scalable line of IP cameras and recording solutions."

Mr. Hartzell is a Microsoft Certified Sales Specialist and Certified Novell Salesperson (CNS). He holds a B.A. in International Business from the University of Nebraska .

For more information on Toshiba IP surveillance products, please visit www.toshibasecurity.com . Or call 1-877-696-3822.

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.

AIS 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, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has more than 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US $54 billion (FY2005). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com