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Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Congratulates Brink's Home Security on Winning 2007 3G A-List Award

Business Wire, Nov 5, 2007

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company (PCSC), manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook[R] mobile computers, congratulates Brink's Home Security[R] for being honored as a 2007 3G A-List([TM]) Award winner for its outstanding EV-DO mobile broadband implementation. Now in its fifth year, the Qualcomm-sponsored awards program is designed to recognize innovative and successful enterprise wireless data solutions based on third-generation (3G) CDMA standards.

During CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007 in San Francisco, Brink's Home Security received the award for its best-of-class mobility solution utilizing Sprint's EV-DO embedded mobile broadband access with Panasonic Toughbook 19 (and earlier generation Toughbook 18) rugged convertible notebooks. Brink's Home Security equipped over 1,000 field technicians with the systems to provide them with anytime, anywhere wireless access to download daily jobs and site configurations. The EV-DO enabled Panasonic Toughbook wireless mobile computing solutions have increased Brink's[R] overall operational efficiencies, allowing technicians to review service and alarm history, utilize equipment-testing functions, receive automated updates to technical manuals and enable real-time monitoring of job status.

"Our Panasonic Toughbook notebooks have a long history of embedded wireless connectivity, helping businesses enjoy the benefits of reliable consistent communications. From first responders and field workers to business executives and road warriors, our customers use reliable Toughbook notebooks with built-in connectivity to keep vital information flowing," said Victoria Obenshain, director, wireless strategy, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Panasonic is proud to have played a part in the success of such an innovative and exciting solution and congratulates Brink's Home Security for earning this award."

"Qualcomm is pleased to recognize Brink's and Panasonic Computer Solutions Company for working together in the successful deployment of Panasonic's Toughbook mobile computing solutions to Brink's field technicians," said William F. Davidson, senior vice president, global marketing and investor relations for Qualcomm. "Using Panasonic Toughbook notebooks, Brink's was able to realize the benefits of 3G CDMA mobile technology and develop a solution that led to increased productivity and customer satisfaction -- redefining how mobility can streamline and enhance enterprise processes."

The annual 3G A-List Awards honor outstanding wireless implementations that demonstrate creativity and innovation, overall business impact and how the winning company or organization exceeded business objectives by introducing higher return on investment, lower operating expenses or increased user satisfaction. More information about the 2007 3G A-List Awards honorees and their innovative solutions can be found at: http://www.3galist.com/winners.html.> 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 fifteen 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 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.

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