MILPITAS, California, February 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- New Award-Winning Operating Environment Begins Era of Instant-on, 
Always-Connected Computing For Mobile Users

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the leader in PC 3.0(TM)
products, services and embedded technologies, today announced that
HyperSpace, its award-winning, revolutionary instant-on, always-connected
computing environment, has been optimized for the ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-A8
processor architecture so that consumers using netbooks and mobile devices
powered by ARM processors can enjoy the same efficiency, fun, and ease-of-use
that HyperSpace brings to mobile PC users.

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HyperSpace will be on display at the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress
event in Barcelona from Feb. 16-19, at the ARM booth 1C01, Hall 1 and at the
Freescale booth 1HS57, Hall 1.

The ARM Cortex-A8 processor, based on the ARMv7 architecture, is the most
energy-efficient and highest-performing among ARM processors. The first
superscalar processor from ARM, the Cortex-A8 processor utilizes technology
for enhanced code density and performance and provides an optimum platform
for HyperSpace because of its lightweight footprint and nimble performance.
Cortex-A8 processor technology powers Freescale Semiconductor's i.MX515
processor, which is designed to help OEMs develop and build inexpensive,
high-performing netbooks with extended battery life.

Porting HyperSpace to ARM technology will help ensure a positive user
experience with new lines of netbooks. HyperSpace dramatically simplifies and
improves the mobile experience in multiple ways to enable users to achieve
new levels of productivity. HyperSpace boots up and powers down in seconds,
giving users almost instant access to important web-based applications.
Mobile users are instantly and automatically connected to the best available
network with HyperSpace even as the computing device is carried in and out of
range of different wireless networks. Based on a small Linux kernel,
HyperSpace also requires very little power and as a result, significantly
extends battery life. Finally, its colorful, graphical interface enhances
ease-of-use, helping users quickly navigate the desktop.

Phoenix HyperSpace for PCs and netbooks was launched in January at CES
2009 in Las Vegas. It was selected "Best Software" by Laptop Magazine at CES
2009 and was also winner of Laptop Magazine's 2009 CES Readers' Choice Award.
It is available now as a download at www.hyperspace.com, and will be
integrated by major OEMs in next-generation notebook PCs and netbooks.

"Phoenix is pleased to be working with ARM to deliver rich, instant-on,
always-connected capabilities to the mobile computing user and together, we
are creating a broader range of mobile computing options for consumers," said
Woody Hobbs, President and CEO of Phoenix Technologies. "Our OEM partners are
responding to consumer demand for user-friendly computing devices of all
kinds, especially lightweight, nimble netbooks, and because of the way people
are using netbooks, require what HyperSpace delivers - a dynamic online
experience available in just seconds, with extended battery life."

"Mobile computing is a key initiative from ARM and we are pleased to work
with Phoenix on technologies that support ARM Cortex-A8 processor-based
products today especially in netbooks," said Ian Drew, EVP Marketing, ARM.
"We see Phoenix as a valuable partner as we strive to develop an ecosystem so
our partners can deploy innovative new products to meet the exploding demand
for netbooks."

Fast-rising netbook sales have exceeded market expectations and have
taken the PC industry by surprise. The category swelled by 160% in the third
quarter of last year, according to ABI Research who expects 39 million units
to ship in 2009.

"The netbook market is poised for significant growth due to the paradigm
shift in how Generation Y is satisfying computing and connectivity needs. We
have learned through focus-group studies that users are drawn to the kind of
form factor, usability and performance we deliver for netbooks and those
users want instant- and always-on Internet access plus widget-like,
graphical, easily navigated user interfaces," said Glen Burchers, sales and
marketing director for Freescale's consumer segment. "HyperSpace accomplishes
this plus complements the power savings and high performance our technology
delivers."

About Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the leader in PC 3.0(TM)
products, services and embedded technologies, pioneers open standards and
delivers innovative solutions that enable the PC industry's top system
builders and specifiers to differentiate their systems, reduce time-to-market
and increase their revenues. The Company's flagship products and services --
AwardCore, SecureCore, Embedded BIOS, Phoenix FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync
and eSupport -- are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering
unprecedented performance, security, reliability, continuity, and
ease-of-use. The Company established industry leadership and created the PC
clone industry with its original BIOS product in 1983. Phoenix has 159
technology patents and 136 pending applications, and has shipped in over one
billion systems. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with
offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.phoenix.com.

Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, AwardCore, Phoenix SecureCore, Embedded
BIOS, Phoenix FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync, eSupport, PC 3.0 and the
Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other marks referenced herein are the property
of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor

The statements in this release include forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding,
but not limited to, the integration of HyperSpace in our OEM customers' next
generation notebook PCs and netbooks and our partnering relationships with
ARM and Freescale. These statements involve risk and uncertainties,
including: unexpected technical challenges and delays, including defects,
errors, code bugs and glitches; unexpected challenges relating to our
relationships with our OEMs, ARM and Freescale; our ability to successfully
compete in new markets where we do not have significant prior experience;
competing technology and offerings of competitors; end-user demand for our
products and solutions; our ability to convert trial users of our products
and services into paid subscribers and to renew subscriptions; our ability to
hire and retain key employees; and our ability to protect our intellectual
property rights. For a further list and description of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward looking statements in this release, we refer you to
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including,
but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based
upon assumptions, forecasts and information available to the Company as of
the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements.

Contact:
    Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
    Global Press Office
    Tel : +1-408-570-1060
    E-mail: public_relations@phoenix.com