Optimum Voice SIP Trunking Certified for Interoperability With Toshiba's IPedge and Strata CIX Telephone Systems

BETHPAGE, NY and IRVINE, CA, Jun 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC), www.cablevision.com, and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba), www.telecom.toshiba.com, today announced interoperability certification between Optimum Voice(R) SIP Trunking from Optimum Business and Toshiba's IPedge(R) IP and Strata(R) CIX(TM) IP business telephone systems. The certified solutions deliver high-quality, reliable voice service for small and medium businesses that want to take full advantage of an IP PBX system while avoiding the cost of an analog gateway and/or traditional T1 solution.

Optimum Voice SIP Trunking supplies VoIP access and key network-based telephony features to pre-certified IP-PBXs, simplifying the configuration, reducing equipment costs, and improving the quality of voice service by providing an IP interface directly to the customer's LAN. It is delivered through a converged voice and data network that is supported 24/7 by dedicated customer support and field service professionals. Toshiba joins a growing list of technology partners working with Optimum Business to provide an affordable, easy-to-manage communications system for small businesses.

"With Optimum Voice SIP Trunking, small business customers can now take advantage of advanced voice and data services without capacity constraints of T1-based services," said Joseph Varello, Cablevision's vice president of business and voice product management. "Combining our SIP Trunking service with Toshiba's IP business telephone systems gives customers access to sophisticated voice features, simplified configuration, reduced equipment costs and significant room to scale versus traditional business trunking solutions offered by the telephone company. Optimum Voice SIP Trunking is now pre-certified with an extensive group of technology partners and can assure interoperability with all their customer devices." The interoperability certification for Optimum Voice SIP Trunking spans Toshiba's full family of telephone systems, which includes IPedge EM, EP and EC models as well as Strata CIX40, CIX100, CIX200, CIX670 and CIX1200 models. Optimum Voice SIP Trunking is available through Optimum Business as well as third-party resellers, including Authorized Toshiba Dealers, in the New York Metropolitan Area.

"Toshiba and Optimum Business are working together to meet the voice needs of a broad range of small businesses," said Mark Carpenter, vice president of technology and product management for Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division.

"Our IPedge systems are software-centric unified communications platforms designed for organizations that want to deploy on an all-IP network infrastructure to realize the savings of managing a single network. Our Strata CIX systems provide excellent converged solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses that want a mix of IP, digital and analog endpoint devices connected to their systems, combined with IP telephony and unified communications applications. This integration with IPedge and Strata CIX systems with Optimum Voice SIP Trunking ensures businesses get unprecedented freedom, control and value from their business telephone systems." "We provide our customers with the best solutions for their business needs," said Bill Gollub, president of American Business Communications Services, one of Toshiba's largest national account dealers and an agent for Optimum Business based in Hackensack, N.J.

"Optimum Business and Toshiba have great combined products and services at an affordable price, delivering enterprise-grade communications solutions on a cutting-edge platform with Toshiba's Strata CIX and IPedge." Key features of Optimum Voice SIP Trunking include: -- Capacity for 100 Direct Inward Dial (DID) Telephone Numbers -- Businesses can have up 24 simultaneous call sessions and up to 100 individual phone numbers.

-- Immediate "Alternate Call Routing" -- Businesses are able to specify an alternate phone number in the event that an equipment problem is detected, with calls automatically re-routed to ensure business continuity.

-- Flexible Service Adjustments as Needed -- Small-business customers have the ability for dynamic upgrade of service by simply calling the Optimum Business Service department.

-- Unlimited Calling and Advanced Calling Features for One Low, Flat Monthly Price -- Businesses receive unlimited calling to the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and simple pricing with no incremental fees or per-minute-usage extra charges. Features include: Caller-ID, White Pages Listing, E911, Call Forwarding, Anonymous Call Blocking and Anonymous Calling.

-- Call Admission Control -- Businesses are able to specify the number of call paths for inbound and outbound calling.

Optimum Voice SIP Trunking offers significant savings over traditional T1 solutions. Specifically, each simultaneous inbound/outbound call session is priced at $29.95 per month, and business customers can select to purchase anywhere from four to 24 sessions. The first block of 10 DIDs is included. Up to 90 additional DIDs are available per customer and are sold in blocks of 10 for $1.95 per block, per month.

The flat-rate calling area includes the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Optimum Voice SIP Trunking is exclusive to Optimum Online customers.

Optimum Voice SIP Trunking is available through Optimum Business as well as approved third-party resellers in the New York Metropolitan Area. The complete list of partners and configuration guides are available online at www.optimumbusiness.com/sip.

About Toshiba's IPedge IP Business Telephone Systems Toshiba's IPedge accommodates multiple unified communication applications on a single Linux server, including call processing, voice mail and unified messaging, meet-me conferencing with Web collaboration, Call Manager unified communications, native SIP line and SIP trunk support, mobility, survivability, networking with other IPedge and/or Strata CIX systems, centralized administration, and feature-rich telephone endpoints. Plus, add-on applications, including uMobility Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) and Contact Center solutions, are available with additional servers. IPedge systems support from eight to 1,000 users.

About Toshiba's Strata CIX IP Converged Business Telephone System Toshiba's Strata CIX systems provide converged solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses that want a mix of IP, digital and analog endpoint devices connected to their systems, combined with IP telephony and unified communications applications. Strata CIX systems are compatible with collaboration tools and customer relationship management tools as well as Microsoft OCS and Microsoft Exchange for integrated office solutions. Applications include call processing, voice mail and unified messaging, meet-me conferencing with Web collaboration, Call Manager unified communications, native SIP line and SIP trunk support, mobility, survivability, networking with other Strata CIX and/or IPedge systems, centralized administration, and feature-rich telephone endpoints. Plus, add-on applications, including uMobility Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) and Contact Center solutions, are available with additional servers. Strata CIX systems support from eight to 1,000 users.

About Cablevision Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies. Its assets include cable television operations that provide industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households. A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of premier residential and business communications services that include its iO TV(R) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice, Optimum WiFi(R) wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath(R) integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision also delivers advanced video, voice and Internet services to more than 300,000 households in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates several successful programming and entertainment businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment. Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island's leading daily newspaper. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS) Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide digital products, services 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; 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. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation.

About Toshiba Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Copyright 2012 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. All rights reserved. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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