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Phoenix Technologies' PICO Group Launches Comprehensive Software Foundations for Microsoft Windows CE; Leader in Information Appliance Software Foundations Teams With Microsoft and Silicon Vendors to Enable New Platforms Based on Microsoft Windows CE Operating System
Business Wire, Feb 26, 1997
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1997--Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PTEC) -- the leading supplier of system level software to manufacturers of PCs, and its PICO Group, a leading supplier of software foundations for information appliance systems, today announced a comprehensive set of software foundations and development tools that will enable OEMs to develop a wide range of differentiated Windows CE systems for the Hand Held, Consumer, and Industrial Appliance markets.
One of the key software foundation products is Phoenix PicoPAL/CE, a software abstraction layer that works in concert with Windows CE, providing a consistent interface for the operating system, regardless of hardware, as well as provide advanced micro-control of the platform power consumption, significantly extending the battery life of Windows CE systems.
In addition, PICO is providing Phoenix PicoStor/CE, which enables Windows CE systems to use linear FLASH storage, such as fixed FLASH arrays, FLASH PC Cards and Miniature Cards. That product was demonstrated on a Windows CE Hand Held PC at Fall COMDEX.
PICO is also providing OEMs with Phoenix PicoRay/CE, a high performance IrDA 1.1 compatible stack and services that dramatically improves the speed and interoperability of infrared communications between Windows CE systems and PCs, digital cameras, smart phones, and other information appliances.
For Windows CE platform development, PICO is announcing the availability of Phoenix PicoScope, a comprehensive development toolset that runs in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and communicates with the target Windows CE system through a patented debug engine embedded in PicoPAL/CE.
"Third party experience with Intel Architecture CPUs and the wide range of price and performance options make Intel a natural choice for Windows CE manufacturers," said Ganesh Moorthy, general manager of Intel's Appliance and Computing Division. "Phoenix PICO's new Windows CE software products will assist OEM designers insulate the OS from hardware differences, perform power-on self tests, power manage systems, and support flash memory devices."
PICO is also actively working with leading OEMs in the enhancement of existing Windows CE functions such as PC Card capabilities, Keyboard, and Video subsystem components, adapting the leading edge technology of Phoenix software to OEM platforms.
"Phoenix's PICO Group is a valued member of AMD's Fusion Partner program and has provided consistent, high-quality support to our Elan customers. Their efforts in developing software foundations for Windows CE will provide a major building block for OEMs that are designing products with our AMD ElanSC400," said Rex Meek, Director of Marketing for AMD's Logic Products Division.
Phoenix Technologies is the world's largest supplier of standards- based compatibility software to the personal computer industry. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS(TM) for desktops, NoteBIOS(TM) for portables, and ServerBIOS(TM) for servers, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation, reduce product cycle time to market as well as cut internal engineering costs.
Phoenix's PICO product line provides products and services for information appliances, and the Virtual Chips product line supports interconnect standards including PC Cards/CardBus, PCI, Universal Serial Bus and other emerging interfaces.
Through its strategic relationship with CyberMedia, Phoenix provides ActiveHelp products to enable self-healing PCs that reduce technical support costs for PC manufacturers and users. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the World Wide Web at www.phoenix.com. -0-
Note to Editors: Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their owners.
CONTACT: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Peter Bernard, 408/570-1027
Jim Adamson, 408/570-1013
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Paula Miller, 408/287-1700
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