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HP buys HyperSpace fast-boot Linux

...HP has bought fast-boot Linux technology HyperSpace from BIOS firm Phoenix Technologies in a cash deal worth $12m. In addition to picking up... Read more

14 June, 2010 by Tom Espiner

Lenovo ThinkPads to get text-message kill switch

...feature is called 'Constant Secure Remote Disable'. Based on embedded software from Phoenix Technologies, it will make its way to certain ThinkPad notebooks equipped with... Read more

25 November, 2008 by David Meyer

Removable drives to get standard

...consortium will be announced in Japan on Wednesday by Canon, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Phoenix Technologies, Pioneer, Sanyo, Sharp and Victor, according to a Toshiba representative. The... Read more

5 March, 2002 by David Becker

Microsoft moves to integrate Windows with BIOS

Microsoft has expanded its relationship with BIOS maker Phoenix Technologies in a deal designed to more closely integrate the basic building... Read more

6 October, 2003 by Matthew Broersma

Intel launches Atom power, devices due in June

...for laptops, this is being developed in partnership with Fujistu Siemens, Macafee, Phoenix Technologies and others. The heavily-trailed solid state drives were officially detailed... Read more

2 April, 2008 by Rupert Goodwins

Intel hands off BIOS replacement

...members include Dell, HP, IBM, Microsoft and BIOS specialists Insyde Software and Phoenix Technologies Read more

27 July, 2005 by Michael Kanellos

Intel plans to open up boot code

The chip giant will work with CollabNet on code that will make PCs' and servers' boot-up process more predictable Read more

2 June, 2004 by Michael Kanellos

Phoenix extends Bios to enhance network security

Phoenix Technologies, the company behind the Phoenix Bios firmware that is installed in... Read more

28 April, 2004 by Munir Kotadia

Tarantella's new chief talks money

...financial officer [John M. Greeley] who was formerly CFO at BIOS-maker Phoenix Technologies, a vice president of marketing, of corporate development and of sales... Read more

25 February, 2004 by Matt Loney

New Mozilla name rises from ashes

...Ann Harrison, chief technology officer at Firebird organiser IBPhoenix (no relationship to Phoenix Technologies, which presented the initial trademark challenge to Mozilla). "They agreed last... Read more

10 February, 2004 by Paul Festa

Adios to BIOS

...efforts to kill it off. One of the largest BIOS software companies, Phoenix Technologies, says it's in no hurry to adopt EFI. The company... Read more

30 December, 2003 by John G.Spooner

Phoenix launches first 'trusted' BIOS

Phoenix Technologies, one of the biggest makers of BIOS (basic input/output system... Read more

26 November, 2003 by Matthew Broersma

Keep a tight grip on the controls for firmware updates

...firmware. In fact, it's such a good idea that Microsoft and Phoenix Technologies have decided to do exactly the same thing with their Core... Read more

7 October, 2003 by Rupert Goodwins

Efficeon nets PC industry backing

...Atheros Communications, General Software, the HyperTransport Technology Consortium, Insyde Software, Microsoft, Nvidia, Phoenix Technologies, Silicon Motion, ULi Electronics and XGI Technology. Alliance, Atheros, Nvidia, Silicon... Read more

1 October, 2003 by Matthew Broersma

Stolen PCs can 'ping' their real owner

Pilfering a PC may become less appealing, if software makers Phoenix Technologies and Softex have their way. The two companies are teaming to... Read more

27 May, 2003 by Ed Frauenheim

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