Panasonic Toughbook® Notebook Computers Named Innovative Technology Leader at 2007 XChange XCellence Awards

Rugged, reliable wireless Toughbook notebooks selected by participants at CMP Technology's 2007 XChange Government Integrator Conference

SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, the leading provider of durable, reliable wireless mobile PCs, earned a 2007 XChange XCellence award during CMP Technology's 2007 XChange Government Integrator Conference in the category of Innovative Technology. The XChange XCellence Award program is sponsored by CMP Technology's XChange Conferences, a global leader in face-to-face channel events. The award was presented on April 27, 2007 at a ceremony in Washington, DC.

“Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is dedicated to serving the needs of government reseller and integrators, who are helping transform and expand the delivery of government services every day”

The XChange XCellence Awards measure overall business and technology integrator perceptions of vendor products and services during an XChange Conference. XChange attendees evaluate and score each vendor’s presentation, message and presence during the three day conference. The results are tabulated on site and awards are presented during a luncheon presentation at the conclusion of each XChange Conference.

The 2007 XChange Government Integrator XCellence Awards cover 8 key categories including an Overall Best in Show award. “The XChange XCellence Awards winners are selected by top solution providers at each conference and honor the vendors with the most exceptional products, programs and technologies,” said Nancy Hammervik, Vice President, Managing Director of CMP Technology's XChange Conferences. “Congratulations to all of the winning companies. They have demonstrated that they deliver high quality solutions and have many satisfied business partners.”

“Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is dedicated to serving the needs of government reseller and integrators, who are helping transform and expand the delivery of government services every day,” said Michelle Chapin, Director, Partner Sales, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. “We’re honored that the reseller community recognized us as the most innovative product at CMP XChange. With 100 percent of Toughbook sales going through the Channel, we are focused on providing resellers with the best support possible. We believe that our focus on designing, engineering, manufacturing and supporting the industry’s most reliable mobile PC helps our valued integrator and channel partners build successful, long-term relationships with their customers.”

For more information about the Panasonic Toughbook Channel Partner Program please visit http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/channel.asp or to become a reseller please email [e-mail] or dial 1-800-662-3537, option 9.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook^® line of notebook computers for fourteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to semi-rugged and business-rugged thin and light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users—from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses—rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic’s full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook.

About XChange Conferences

CMP Technology's XChange Conference Group is the global leader in face-to-face channel events. XChange Conferences bring together new markets, customers and revenue opportunities for solution providers and technology vendors. XChange Conferences offer the best recruiting, training, education and networking opportunities in three & four day events filled with keynotes, lectures, debates and discussions revolving around critical channel issues and trends. XChange Conference information can be found online at http://www.cmpxchange.com/. CMP Technology's Channel Group hosts a complete suite of integrated media and business solutions whose asset portfolio includes, CRN, VARBusiness Magazine, XChange Conferences, Institute for Partner Education & Development, the ChannelWEB Online Network and GovernmentVAR Magazine.

About CMP Channel Group (http://www.cmpchannelgroup.com)

CMP Channel Group is the one-stop shop customers turn to in order to meet their global sales channel objectives from access to execution. Through use of its print products which include CRN and VARBusiness, their accompanying websites, the broader ChannelWeb network, the Group's XChange worldwide face- to-face conferences and the Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), vendors are able to accelerate sales through the channel. CMP Channel Group provides a worldwide answer to advertising, branding and marketing services, lead generation, market intelligence, branded and custom events, education of solution providers and best practices for vendors.

About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premiere provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.