Computing Platform optimizes application availability.November 14, 2007 -
Phoenix HyperSpace(TM) platform provides computing environment that lets PC designers, security innovators, and content providers create instant-on applications that are available before, during, and after Windows boot up and shut down. Optimized for AMD Virtualization(TM) and input/output memory management unit technologies, this secure and always-available computing environment ensures applications deliver interactive performance and optimal graphics functionality.
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Original Press release
Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
915 Murphy Ranch Rd.
Milpitas, CA, 95035
USA
Phoenix Technologies Collaborates with AMD to Optimize New HyperSpace(TM) Platform
Optimization For AMD Virtualization(TM) Technology Ensures Premium Performance, Security of the Phoenix HyperSpace Platform on AMD Processor-Based PCs
MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC), the global leader in core systems firmware, today announced a technology partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) that is designed to ensure that the new Phoenix HyperSpace(TM) platform is optimized for AMD Virtualization(TM) (AMD-V(TM)) technology. AMD-V powers high-performing, flexible and secure client virtualization solutions. HyperSpace is an innovative platform that promises to ignite a PC revolution by transforming the mobile personal computing experience. It provides a unique computing environment that enables PC designers, security innovators and content providers to create instant-on applications that are available before, during and after Windows boot up and shut down.
By optimizing for AMD-V and input/output memory management unit (IOMMU) technologies, Phoenix expects to ensure that applications running within the HyperSpace environment deliver fast and interactive performance along with graphics functionality, when running HyperSpace on AMD processor-based PCs. The HyperSpace platform provides PC users with a secure and always available (reliable) computing environment.
"HyperSpace offers a revolutionary transformation of the user experience. PC system vendors gain the ability to remotely restore customers' PCs and deliver security that is far more powerful than what is possible today. In addition, PC users can avail of one-click access to everything from media, messages, safe shopping and web browsing, gaining the parallel computing experience they have always wanted," said Dr. Gaurav Banga, CTO & SVP of Engineering at Phoenix Technologies.
"AMD believes the PC is the next frontier for virtualization technology, and Phoenix is an exciting and early innovator. HyperSpace and the Phoenix concept of Embedded Simplicity(TM) promise a revolutionary computing experience that delivers the ease-of-use consumers and business professionals demand," said Emile Ianni, Corporate Vice President, Platform Solutions Engineering, AMD. "By taking full advantage of AMD's advanced graphics and virtualization performance innovations, HyperSpace promises to deliver an optimal virtualized computing experience that delivers the true performance, security and graphics potential that is possible from AMD technology. AMD's leadership in virtualization in PC processors, chipsets, and graphics processors, combined with Phoenix's leadership in platform-level software solutions, provide a formidable ecosystem that is enabling new and exciting ways to evolve virtualization technology from the datacenter and into the PC."
About Phoenix Technologies
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC) is the global market leader in system firmware that provides the most secure foundation for today's computing environments. The Company established industry leadership with its original BIOS product in 1983, and today has 155 technology patents, has shipped in over one billion systems, and continues to ship in over 125 million new systems each year. The PC industry's top builders and specifiers trust Phoenix to pioneer open standards and deliver innovative solutions to help them accelerate time to market, differentiate products and increase profits. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide. 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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