Phoenix Extends Digital Device Momentum: High-Tech Leader AMOI Electro

    Business Editors/Technology Editors

    BEIJING & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--

    Exceptional Performance, Security Management Cited as Key Reasons
    for Leading Asia-Pacific Multinational Electronics Maker to Choose
    Phoenix

    Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC) today announced that AMOI Electronics Co. Ltd, a multinational electronics leader that develops and manufactures communication, computer and consumer products, has adopted Phoenix Technologies cME FirstBIOS(TM) Core System Software for its AMOI V-series notebook PCs.
    AMOI chose Phoenix' Core System Software for its ability to enhance the performance of AMOI's notebook PCs as well as improve total system stability, efficiency and security management. Support for the AMOI notebook PCs is another step forward for Phoenix in helping manufacturers and system builders create PCs and digital devices that enable, protect and recover users' systems.
    The Phoenix Core System Software ensures that PCs and digital devices provide a "chain of trust" for the world's computing and networking needs. The technology allows manufacturers and system builders to create PCs and connected digital devices that are compact and have built-in security and protection from the start. Phoenix Core System Software protects against malicious attacks and accidental damage to the factory-installed system software image, securing operating systems, applications, critical data, and the PCs and digital devices themselves.
    "By working with Phoenix, we can achieve higher performance and build a more reliable notebook. Together, we can enable a more secure and stable digital world for our customers," said Yen-Hui, Kwan, the general manager of AMOI Electronics, Ningpo. "Phoenix Core System Software provides significantly enhanced performance for faster boot times, a new ROM-based security framework for strong authentication, and a rich graphical user interface for 256-color with high-resolution display. All of these features have helped us to build the most stable and unique product features, while reducing development cycles and improving time to market."
    "Consumer technology and computing leaders such as AMOI Electronics clearly recognize the importance of security and reliability in the always-on age. These digital device manufacturers turn to Phoenix for the right expertise and technologies to help them meet the evolving security and ease-of-use issues in the workplace and digital home market," said Michael D. Goldgof, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Corporate Marketing and Products Division for Phoenix Technologies. "Our customers know they can trust Phoenix to provide 'Secure from the Start' solutions to protect networks, users and devices."

    About AMOI Electronics

    As a technology driven, international electronics corporation, AMOI Electronics focuses on the Communication, Computer and Consumer Electronics industries. Its six business divisions have developed an extensive range of products, including mobile communications, consumer audio and video systems, information technology and electronic equipment. The company is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of mobile phones in China and markets the devices in Europe and other parts of the world. The company is traded on the Shanghai exchange.

    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 nearly 25 years ago. Today the company is extending its 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 enable, secure, connect, and recover 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 and the Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: The Hoffman Agency for Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Sarah London, 408-975-3034 slondon@hoffman.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA CHINA INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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