Phoenix Technologies Extends Power Management Leadership With the Launch of PowerSuite 4.0

Business Wire, May 1, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000

PowerSuite 4.0 Extends Power Management in Next-Generation Mobile

Computing Platforms Utilizing AMD(R) PowerNow!(TM) and Intel(R)

SpeedStep(TM) Processors

Phoenix Technologies(TM) Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC) -- the global leader in system-enabling software solutions for PCs and connected digital devices -- today extended its leadership position in power management with the release of PowerSuite 4.0, the intelligent power management solution for next-generation mobile computing platforms.

PowerSuite 4.0, a Windows-based software application, provides support for AMD(R) PowerNow!(TM) and Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) processors.

"Over the years, Sony has earned a reputation of providing consumers with products that offer superior performance," said Hiroshi Iwanami, general manager, Personal IT Network Company, Sony Corp. "The power savings provided by Phoenix's PowerSuite 4.0 will help Sony continue meeting the needs of our customers by offering mobile computing products with advanced power management."

"Phoenix's proven expertise in system-level software and power management solutions for the PC platform make them a great partner to support AMD's PowerNow! technology," said Steve Lapinski, director of Product Marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group. "AMD's PowerNow! technology is a true innovation for mobile computing, enabling a dynamic user experience with the capability of adjusting power and frequency in response to the application and power source being used. Our mutual customers can now develop and deploy innovative notebook designs that can significantly enhance battery life on systems featuring PowerNow! technology and advanced power management support from PowerSuite 4.0."

"With the introduction of PowerSuite 4.0, Phoenix continues to demonstrate its leadership in providing power management solutions for the mobile computing market," said Jonathan Sloves, senior director of marketing, Platform Enabling Division, Phoenix Technologies. "We are committed to supporting our OEM customers and strategic partners with innovative products like PowerSuite that will assist them in achieving advanced levels of performance in their products."

Phoenix designed PowerSuite 4.0 to extend the battery life in mobile computers and enable users to exercise full control over the components and devices in their next-generation notebooks. With the intelligent power management techniques utilized in PowerSuite 4.0, the user will receive optimal system performance and power savings based on the type of application that is currently running. Deployed in combination with either AMD or Intel supported processors, PowerSuite 4.0 permits users to operate a notebook at a normal voltage mode while reducing power consumption, or at reduced voltage for even greater power savings and extended battery life.

About Phoenix

Phoenix is the global leader in system-enabling software solutions for PCs and connected devices. The Company's BIOS software has been sold to more than 600 customers worldwide and is designed into more than 70 million PCs sold annually, as well as embedded systems and information appliances. Products and services of the Platform Enabling Division play a critical role in linking computing and communication technologies for OEMs, and for Internet service and content providers benefiting the information consumer. The Internet Division, PhoenixNet, provides ongoing, customized services to individuals worldwide to maximize the potential of their Personal Computer. inSilicon, a majority owned subsidiary of Phoenix, provides communications and connectivity semiconductor intellectual property cores and protocol software. Founded in 1979, Phoenix is headquartered in San Jose. Information about Phoenix and its products is available at http://www.phoenix.com.

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