NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 6, 2008 -- Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the debut of Panasonic Enhanced Communications Solutions (ECS) optimized for small- and medium-sized business applications. The KX-NCP500 and KX-NCP1000 provide a rich, fully capable, all-in-one solution for communication, collaboration and monitoring in a form factor designed to fit in an industry-standard 19-inch rack. They provide reliable, practical, flexible communication solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses and high-end residential applications.

Extremely cost-effective solutions, the NCP500 and the NCP1000 are Panasonic's flagship systems under the ECS portfolio. Both systems come standard with a suite of built-in applications and robust technical support from Panasonic's team of Integration Specialists. Built-in applications mean automatic updates; business owners need not worry about having to buy the latest applications to keep current. Technical support is available to certified dealers which include no-fee access to experienced and professional Panasonic qualified support specialists based in the United States.

The NCP500 and NCP1000 boast compatibility with a number of Panasonic's other small- and medium-sized business-ready ECS products, including the NT321 IP desk phone, the HGT100 SIP phone, the ruggedized TD7696 Multi-Cell DECT 6.0 cordless telephone, a variety of network cameras (including the soon-to-be released BL-C101 and BL-C121) and the desktop-ready Communication Assistant (CA) Applications. Among its capabilities, Communication Assistant allows NCP users to easily handle calls and to check and access their own voice mail box simply and quickly instead of following voice prompts.

"With the NCP, Panasonic presents the small- and medium-sized business community with the perfect communication solution," said Bill Taylor, Vice President, Communications Solutions Group, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "This solution brings together a standard form factor with robust applications and support. Existing communication investments are protected, and new investments can be customized to offer the best, most professional communications solution available."

In mid-November, Panasonic will launch a multi-city road show across the United States in support of its dealer base. The NCP500 model, which supports up to 68 stations, and the NCP1000 model which supports up to 108 stations, is available today from Authorized Panasonic Dealers. For more information, please visit www.panasonic.com/ecs.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC - News) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic offers a complete suite of communication and networking solutions, including cordless phones, network cameras and photo and multi-function printers that provide convenience, style and ease-of-use. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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