Phoenix Technologies Announces California Software Labs as Newest Member of Phoenix Trusted Partner Network; Firm Provides Range of Engineering Services for Mobile and Embedded Customers

Business Wire, June 22, 2005

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC) today announced that California Software Labs (CSWL Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of California Software Company Ltd., has joined the Phoenix Technologies Trusted Partner Network.

CSWL, a provider of custom software solutions, offers complete product engineering and lifecycle management services including visualization, roadmap planning, architecting, development, testing, maintenance, packaging, documentation and technical support. It has expertise in firmware development across a range of mobile, embedded and networking and communications systems.

"This new relationship increases the opportunity for CSWL and Phoenix to deliver value to our mutual customers as well as to our two companies," said Sam Santhosh, CSWL president and chief executive officer. "We are very pleased to be part of Phoenix's Trusted Partner Network and expand our collaboration to meet the growing security needs of customers around the world."

The Phoenix Technologies Trusted Partner Network provides profitable opportunities for software developers, resellers, distributors, and independent consultants that build and sell products based on the Phoenix TrustedCore(TM) Core System Software. The program supports partners in the integration of Phoenix Technologies products into their customers' solutions and expands their technical and market reach into new areas that today may be unavailable or limited.

"CSWL has extensive experience helping global customers, from startups to major corporations, benefit from our core system software products and enter new market areas such as mobile and embedded devices," said Michael D. Goldgof, senior vice president and general manager Corporate Marketing and Products Division at Phoenix Technologies. "We welcome the CSWL team to our partner network, and look forward to working together to accelerate our customers' success."

About California Software Labs

California Software Labs (CSWL Inc.) is a custom software solutions provider based in Pleasanton, CA. It is a 100% subsidiary of California Software Co Ltd. (Calsoft), Chennai, India. Calsoft is a public company listed in the major Indian Stock exchanges and CMMi Level 5 certified. Founded in 1992, Calsoft is financially backed by Chemoil Corporation, U.S.A, Itochu Corporation in Japan, and Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI).

For more information, visit www.cswl.com.

About Phoenix Technologies

Phoenix Technologies develops a complete product suite of Core System Software, tools and applications to deliver trusted, seamless computing to digital devices for an Internet-connected world. Phoenix Technologies helped launch the PC industry over 25 years ago. Today we are extending our leadership and knowledge at the core of machines, beyond the PC to a wide range of platforms and devices.

Phoenix Core System Software has set the standard for the world's leading branded PC OEMs and their global network of supply chain and software partners. Today, Phoenix solutions define, identify and restore the world's best-known systems. These solutions are built into the device core, where they are protected from viruses, user errors, hackers, and corruption. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif. (Silicon Valley), with offices in global business and technology centers. For more information, visit www.phoenix.com.

Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, the Phoenix Technologies logo, and TrustedCore are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.