Phoenix introduces industry's first Server BIOS product; decreases time-to-market for server developers; ServerBIOS provides key features and fast time to market for companies developing systems for the client-server market.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1995--Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (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 : PTEC PTEC Pinellas Technical Education Centers (Clearwater, FL) PTEC Pharmacy Technician Educators Council PTEC Psychiatric Technician PTEC Plastics Technical Evaluation Center PTEC Page Table Edit Control ), a leading supplier of essential software for PC manufacturers, today announced ServerBIOS for server developers and OEMs. Available in January 1996, ServerBIOS rounds out the company's family of products, making Phoenix the only company with BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. products for every potential usage. Phoenix currently has BIOS products for 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. , palmtops, notebooks, desktops and now, client servers. Based upon proven and highly flexible PhoenixBIOS 4.0 technology, ServerBIOS is an economical solution that will speed time to market codebase. "Phoenix has supported the server market with custom BIOS solutions," explained Clay Clatur, Phoenix vice president of desktop and server systems. "With ServerBIOS we've created a robust set of essential features and created a very easy to integrate product that can be extended to ensure differentiation of advanced server systems." ServerBIOS includes a wide range of features such as: -- Serial I/O redirection I/O redirection - input/output redirection -- providing operational control of the server without a monitor or keyboard; -- Sophisticated diagnostic and logging capabilities, and -- Multi-processor/P6 support Clatur stressed that, "ServerBIOS provides the firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. and associated utilities needed for the next generation of high- performance single and multi-processor network and file servers." "Until now, OEMs have had two alternatives: highly customized and expensive servers, and servers based on a large-scale PC architecture," Clatur explained. "With the advent of multi-processor Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. technology and supporting chipsets, companies can provide many of the benefits of highly customized server platforms more cost-effectively with new PC components. ServerBIOS provides the functionality companies need now to take an early leadership position in this new market." Other features include: -- Easy configuration control, -- Field flash upgrades, -- Intelligent unattended operations, and a variety of -- Server post enhancements. Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is a worldwide leader supplying essential software to PC manufacturers. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixPICO, and PhoenixCard Manager, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation Product Differentiation A source of competitive advantage that depends on producing some item that is regarded to have unique and valuable characteristics. , reduce product cycle time to market and reduce internal engineering costs. Capitalizing on its unique position and resources, Phoenix is developing an expanding family of software products, including Phoenix Telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. Suite and Phoenix MUSE, that increase personal computer functionality and make PCs easier to use. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.ptltd.com. -0- Note to Editors: The Phoenix logo is a registered trademark and PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixPICO, PhoenixCard Manager Plus, Phoenix MUSE, and Phoenix Telephony Suite, are trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Thomas Benoit, 408/452-6507 or The Benjamin Group, Inc. Elizabeth Deans, 714/753-0755 |
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