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Panasonic Appoints Jan Ruderman to Lead Government Sales of Toughbook Mobile Computing Solutions

Business Wire, July 25, 2007

Long-term Panasonic executive becomes senior director responsible for delivering solutions for military, federal, state and local government, public safety and homeland security applications

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic[R] Toughbook[R] mobile computers, today announced that it has consolidated all government, military, public safety and homeland security sales under Jan Ruderman, who has been appointed Senior Director, Government Sector effective immediately.

Ruderman has nearly 20 years of experience in government technology sales including 12 years with Panasonic. For the past eight years, Ruderman has led the public safety and state and local government teams at Panasonic, contributing to significant revenue growth. Prior to joining Panasonic, Ruderman was with Iomega Corporation.

In his new role, Ruderman will be tasked with the continued support of Panasonic's resellers, VARs, systems integrators and solutions partners as they address the growing need for mobile and wireless computing within all branches of the military and government.

"Consolidating all government sales within the Panasonic organization will streamline our operations and better enable us to support initiatives focused on interoperability, continuity of government services and homeland defense," said Rance M. Poehler, president, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Under Jan's proven leadership, we believe that the strength of our product portfolio, combined with our ongoing open dialogue with our partners and customers will combine to support Panasonic's continued success as a trusted supplier of mobile computing solutions to the public sector."

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[R] 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.>