Toshiba IPedge Customers Move Forward Affordably With New Server Refresh Program

IRVINE, Calif., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division today announced its IPedge® Server Refresh Program. Now available from Authorized Toshiba Dealers, the new program provides users of Toshiba-branded IPedge business telephone systems and IPedge App Servers with an affordable way to replace end-of-life servers and take advantage of the current operating system, enhanced software and new hardware.

"Keeping our customers up-to-date with the latest technology is a priority here at Toshiba. Our new IPedge Server Refresh Program delivers an affordable and easy way for customers to upgrade an IPedge server that has reached the end of its hardware lifecycle," said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division.

"With the newer servers, organizations will benefit from increased performance and enhanced software that includes recently-added Toshiba Call Accounting, Meet-me Audio Conferencing capabilities and trial license support for Unified Communications and Contact Center functionality," added David Ansehl, director of sales, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division.

The updated hardware includes a three-year warranty, and when upgrading to a similar size platform, license transfer fees are not required. Two to five years of additional Software Upgrade and Support (SUS) can be purchased at up to a 25 percent savings.

Benefits of Toshiba's IPedge Server Refresh Program:

• Updated server hardware with three-year warranty
• Enhanced software, including the recently-added, built-in Call Accounting and Meet-me Conferencing capabilities
• Trial license support for UCedge, Contact Center and Multimedia Queuing
• Pre-packaged VMware for easy upgrades
• Affordable server-only pricing
• No fee for license transfers for same class server upgrades
• Up to 25 percent discount on Software Upgrade and Support (SUS) with minimum purchase of at least two years

Toshiba's IPedge Server Refresh Program is available from Authorized Toshiba Dealers through September 28, 2016. To find out more, contact an Authorized Toshiba Dealer at www.telecom.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Telecommunication Systems Division (TSD)
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division is one of the six business units of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) and offers business communication solutions for SMB enterprises and enterprises with multi-site or regional locations. Toshiba's VIPedge cloud-based business telephone solution supports up to 500 users, and the IPedge and Strata CIX systems support from 8 to 1,000 users and offer Voice over IP, voice mail and unified messaging, conferencing and collaboration, unified communications applications, networking, mobility and more. Together with Toshiba's PCs, tablets, copiers, and surveillance video cameras/recorders, Toshiba's Telecommunication Systems Division helps enterprises maximize business efficiency in communications and mobility. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation.  For more information, visit www.Telecom.Toshiba.com. 

About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future," Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion). (As of March 31, 2016.)
To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

For additional information, or to purchase Toshiba telecommunication products, visit http://www.telecom.toshiba.com for an Authorized Toshiba Dealer.

Follow us on Facebook (ToshibaPhoneSystems), Twitter (toshibaphonesys) and LinkedIn (Toshiba-telecommunication-systems-division).

© 2016 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.   Information including, without limitation, product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

Toshiba PR Contact:   
Teri Sawyer, T&Co. 
714-801-1687
[email protected]                                                           

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197413LOGO

SOURCE Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division