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Phoenix Technologies, Ltd. Announces Focused Imaging Software

Posted on: Monday, 1 May 2006, 15:00 CDT

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC) today announced ImageCast 6(TM), the newest version of the company's popular imaging and deployment software. ImageCast 6, which is available immediately through the reseller channel, reduces the time and resources needed to image and deploy new desktop or notebook computers across multiple platforms or return older machines back to corporate security and compliance standards.

ImageCast 6 has been updated with enhanced speed and efficiency attributes - it allows for faster imaging via standalone image deployments for individual machines or multicast deployments for easy distribution of images to many clients at once, and includes powerful and flexible customization of standard-system images to support end user usage, network and location requirements. And while competing imaging products still use antiquated DOS-based clients for deployment, which hardware vendors are no longer supporting, ImageCast 6 uses a modern, 32-bit, multi-tasking, multi-threaded, Linux-based client.

"IDC's System Management Software Strategies Survey noted IT departments are increasingly interested in ITIL and other system maturity models" said Fred Broussard, research manager, PC and Device Management Software, at IDC. "Software solutions like ImageCast 6 that simplify processes or eliminate steps in a software deployment process are going to be very helpful to IT departments moving forward."

Competitive landscape drives need for focused imaging application

The current competitive market for imaging and deployment software has shifted in recent years. Traditional sources have shifted away from offering standalone imaging solutions and have opted to sell management suites which include an imaging application. This process means that customers are paying more than they should for products they don't necessarily need or want.

ImageCast 6, on the other hand, is focused solely on imaging and application distribution. Buyers pay a lower cost for the product they need. Additionally, when tested side-by-side on a standard computing platform, independent laboratory testing shows that ImageCast 6 performs 20 - 30 percent faster than competing software.

"Endpoint security begins with the proper deployment of corporate applications, which is why ImageCast 6 is so critical" said Kort van Bronkhorst, vice president, Corporate Marketing, at Phoenix Technologies. "ImageCast 6 gives our customers a simple way to deploy machines across an organization and the assurance that corporate security and configuration settings are in place from day one."

Pricing and Availability

ImageCast 6 is available through resellers immediately. MSRP is $39.99 with discounts for volume purchases. Licensing for both enterprise and government IT departments, and system builders and manufacturers is available. ImageCast 6 is compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems.

About Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC) is a global market leader in device-defining software that assures endpoint confidence, from the start. The company first established dominant industry leadership 26 years ago with BIOS software, currently has over one billion products deployed and continues to ship in over 100 million new systems each year. From this unique foundation of core system level expertise and firmware offering the highest levels of reliability, Phoenix has created a portfolio of innovative software products that simply and easily identify and restore devices, thereby ensuring unparalleled endpoint security and availability.

With a focused commitment to the highest levels of customer confidence and satisfaction, Phoenix serves enterprise and government channel partners, ODMs, OEMs, system builders and ISVs by enabling them to decrease time to market, differentiate their products, create value, increase profits and lower cost of ownership. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide in global business and technology centers. For more information, visit www.phoenix.com.

Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, ImageCast 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.

Source: Business Wire

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