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December 2, 2015

Toshiba’s MR Portfolio Is First to Meet Network Security Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Defense

Putting Customers First by Making Security Protection as the U.S. Armed Forces Standard

CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2015 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is the first manufacturer to have received authorization to operate (ATO) with the U.S. Air Force for its entire MR portfolio. Toshiba achieved ATO status for its Vantage Titan^TM 1.5T and Vantage Titan 3T MR systems last year. This latest authorization includes its Vantage Elan^TM 1.5T MR system.

By receiving ATO status, Toshiba’s MR systems have met the Air Force and Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Platform Information Technology (PIT) guidelines for ensuring protection of Patient Health Information (PHI) and guarding against malware, viruses and malicious software. To meet these guidelines, Toshiba enhanced its MR platform to include Microsoft Windows® 7 and application whitelisting security software to proactively identify and prevent viruses and malicious solicitations.

“The security of medical equipment and patient data is an extremely important issue in the healthcare industry,” said Guy Poloni, director, MR Business Unit, Toshiba. “This authorization is an example of how Toshiba continues to develop technology that meets our customers’ needs with a highly secure MR system.”

Select Toshiba CT systems have also recently received Air Force ATO. Toshiba is highlighting its MR portfolio at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, November 29 – December 4, 2015 (Booth #7336, North Hall).

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba. Visit Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. 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 over 580 consolidated companies employing 199,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.6 trillion yen (US$55 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.