Award Software to Implement PC Technologies On Microsoft Windows CE-based Platforms.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 1998--Award Software International Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AWRD) today announced it has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to be an authorized systems integrator for Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. . With this agreement, OEMs can now leverage Award's 15 years of expertise in systems-enabling software for personal computers and embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. to rapidly develop products based on the Windows CE platform. Award will provide OEMs hardware adaptation layer customization and services. Award will also migrate existing PC technologies to Windows CE-based platforms. Targeted technologies include USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , IEEE-1394, power management, PC Card, and embedded application An application that permanently resides in an industrial or consumer device. Providing some type of control function and/or user interface, the software is typically stored in a non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash memory. solutions. "This agreement combines Microsoft's advanced technology in operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. with Award's experience and expertise in systems enabling software for OEMs developing embedded systems, consumer electronics and sub-notebook systems," said Laurent Gharda, vice president of marketing at Award. "Microsoft welcomes Award's support of Windows CE as they move beyond the PC market into consumer electronics and embedded markets," said Debryn Bear, group program manager in the Windows CE product unit at Microsoft. "They are experienced with the PC desktop, server and mobile markets, and the embedded space, and can offer custom software solutions to a variety of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers." Windows CE is an open, scalable Windows platform for a broad range of communications, entertainment and mobile-computing devices. This operating system makes possible new categories for non-PC devices that communicate with one another, share information with Windows-based PCs and connect to the Internet. Windows CE is a full 32-bit, multi-tasking, multi-threaded operating system based on the Win32 API. About Award Software Award Software provides system enabling and management software for personal computers and embedded systems. Award's cornerstone PC product, AwardBIOS, is marketed to PC, embedded system and motherboard manufacturers. Headquartered in Mountain View, Award has offices in Germany, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and the U.S. For more information, visit Award's Web site at http://www.award.com. -0- Note to Editors: Award Software International is a registered trademark of Award Software International Inc. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Award Software International Inc. Toni Goodrich, 650/237-6831 toni_goodrich@award.com or Walt & Company Communications Kristin Jones/Erica DeRuyte, 408/496-0900 kjones@walt.com or ederuyte@walt.com |
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