Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Certified as Five-Star Vendor from CMP's VARBusiness Magazine; Manufacturer of Toughbook Notebook Computers Hailed by Leading Technology Publication for Partner Programs

SECAUCUS, N.J.--March 20, 2006--Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, the maker of Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) notebook computers and a leading provider of reliable mobile computing solutions, today was recognized by CMP Media's VARBusiness magazine as one of North America's top information-technology (IT) vendors in terms of the partnership programs it offers to solution providers that sell its products and services to end users. Panasonic was certified as a Five-Star Partner, acknowledging its commitment and strength of its programs for IT integrators, resellers and consultants.

Of the 250+ vendor-program entries reviewed for the past year, only 70 companies received the coveted five-star rating in the magazine's 12th annual Partner Programs Guide survey. The guide appears in the March 20, 2006, issue of VARBusiness.

"We applaud vendors like Panasonic Computer Solutions Company for demonstrating best practices and for the leadership roles they have achieved within the IT distribution channel," says VARBusiness Editor Lawrence M. Walsh.

"Panasonic's longstanding commitment to the channel has been critical to our continued growth," said Sheila O'Neil, director of channel sales, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Achieving this recognition from such an important influencer within the solution provider community is a testament to the trust we have worked hard to build within the channel. These deep partnerships will continue to be core to our business as the need for reliable, durable mobile computing solutions keeps expanding."

About VARBusiness Magazine

For the past 19 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.varbusiness.com.

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. . Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers for thirteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to thin and light semi-rugged 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.