Denali Joins MIPS Alliance Program; MIPS Taps Denali for High-Performance Memory Systems.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001

Denali Software, Inc., a world leader in memory system design and verification, today announced that it has joined MIPS Technologies' (Nasdaq: MIPS, MIPSB) MIPS Alliance Program (MAP) and ported its Databahn technology to the MIPS-based(TM) processor cores and architectures. The MAP program consists of 3rd party vendors who provide complete solutions around MIPS processors. Through the program, designers can leverage Denali's Databahn(TM) configurable memory processor cores with the latest processors and cores based on the MIPS32(TM) and MIPS64(TM) standard architectures. Compatibility with Denali's Databahn memory processor technology ensures that MIPS licensees have access to IP to meet high-bandwidth data requirements between MIPS processors and external memory.

"We're excited about Denali porting their memory processor technology to our platform," said Kevin Meyer, vice president of Marketing, MIPS Technologies. "Based on customer input, high-performance memory IP is a valuable asset to the MIPS community."

Ever increasing amounts of data are being transmitted over networks, switched and processed by computing equipment. This along with the widening gap between microprocessor performance and memory performance manifest in the form of a data bandwidth bottleneck between microprocessors and memory, sometimes referred to as the "Data Starvation Crisis." Designers struggle with development and verification of the high-speed memory systems required to keep their microprocessors "fed" with data.

Denali's Databahn configurable memory processor cores address the need for a low-risk solution for developing high-bandwidth memory systems. The combination of Databahn with MIPS processors provides designers with a powerful, low-risk solution for addressing the data bottleneck in high-bandwidth applications.

"Supporting MIPS processors was an easy choice for Denali," said Kevin Silver, VP of Marketing for Denali Software. "Working with MIPS gives our customers the ability to pair high-performance processors with high-performance memory systems. We are pleased to offer this capability to MIPS licensees.

"The MIPS Alliance Program (MAP) provides its members with sales and technical assistance as well as broad marketing support such as Internet and traditional marketing and promotional activities. MAP members are third-party vendors who provide complete solutions around MIPS Technologies processors. MIPS-based processors are found in digital entertainment devices such as set-top boxes and game consoles, consumer electronics, office automation machines and communications/networking equipment such as routers and servers."

About Denali Software, Inc.

Denali Software Inc. is the world's largest provider of comprehensive solutions for memory system selection, design, integration, and verification. Denali enables memory selection and memory processor configuration through its dedicated online infrastructure at eMemory.com. More than 400 companies worldwide use Denali's tools, technology, and services to efficiently integrate new memory technologies into complex system designs for communication, consumer, and computer products. For more information, contact Denali at http://www.denalisoft.com or call 650/325-7241.

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