Toshiba Wins Product of the Year Award for Strata CTX Platform From Communications Convergence Magazine
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 4, 2003–Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Solutions Division (Toshiba DSD) today announced that it is the recipient of Communications Convergence Magazine’s 2004 Product of the Year Award for its Strata CTX family of digital business communication systems. Providing small- to medium-sized enterprises with robust, turnkey telecommunication capabilities, Toshiba’s Strata CTX systems support between 16 to 670 ports in a mix-and-match configuration of CO lines, IP, digital, and analog stations.
“We’re very proud to have our Toshiba Strata CTX family win the 2004 Product of the Year Award from Communications Convergence Magazine,” said Michael E. Durance, vice president and general manager of Toshiba Digital Solutions Division. “From the Strata CTX100-S to the Strata CTX670, the Strata CTX family beats the competitive offerings for small- to medium-sized enterprises. Its networking, VoIP, and centralized voice mail capabilities make it the perfect solution for enterprises that plan to maintain their size, grow, or network with other offices.”
In the December 2003 issue, editors at Communications Convergence Magazine touted the Strata CTX platform as a “smart way to handle multi-site madness,” highlighting its “ability to network multiple systems so they function as one integrated network.”
Ruthann Fisher, publisher of Communications Convergence Magazine said, “We chose Toshiba’s Strata CTX for a Product of the Year Award in part because Toshiba has always been smart about balancing aggressive adoption of new technology and solid core product engineering. Its Strata CTX systems reflect these values in delivering comprehensive networked solutions to enterprises whether they are small or medium-sized, with real-world solutions that include centralized voice mail, simple directory number calling for employees across the network, and the ability to have a single-attendant serve the entire network, regardless of how many offices and locations.”
Pricing & Availability
End user system pricing for the Strata CTX systems range from $210 to $460 per station, depending upon system configuration, options, and telephone models selected. Toshiba’s Strata CTX systems are now available in configurations from 16 to 670 ports. To find an Authorized Toshiba Dealer in your area, visit www.telecom.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products Division, Digital Solutions Division and the Storage Device Division. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives for computers, telephony products, digital imaging systems, cable modems, servers, wireless solutions and services.
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, 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 $47 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.