HEWLETT PACKARD SELECTS PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT WORLDWIDE DESKTOP
PC PRODUCTS

AGREEMENT REACHED TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PHOENIXBIOS FOR THEIR RAPIDLY
EXPANDING PC LINES

SANTA CLARA, CA (SEPTEMBER 11, 1995) -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:
PTEC), a leading supplier of essential software for PC manufacturers,
today announced an agreement with Hewlett Packard's PC Division to provide
PhoenixBIOS as the standard system-level software platform for its entire
line of desktop PCs. The agreement includes a full range of technology
licensing, engineering services and worldwide support.

Hewlett Packard is rapidly expanding its PC line in markets all over the
world. This agreement gives Hewlett Packard access to Phoenix's
PhoenixBIOS technology resources and worldwide support network. This will
help Hewlett Packard keep their edge as a leading PC supplier, while also
allowing them to enhance their own development capability and
flexibility.

The details of the agreement include the licensing of PhoenixBIOS 4.0,
recognized as the world's most advanced system BIOS for desktop computers.
PhoenixBIOS 4.0 features full Plug and Play technology, and support for
Windows 95. Plug and Play enhances the ease-of-use of a PC by detecting
add-in components and automatically configuring them, eliminating the
conflicts and jumper setting headaches associated with traditional add-in
cards. The selection of Phoenix follows a recent announcement by Hewlett
Packard to continue their expansion into the consumer PC market by
broadening their retail channel and expanding their international
presence.

"This agreement between Phoenix and Hewlett Packard allows them access to a
set of software technology specifically designed to enhance the
ease-of-use and functionality of the PC," said Jack Kay, president and
chief operating officer for Phoenix Technologies. "We have been supplying
Hewlett Packard's Network Server Division with our BIOS for more than a
year now. I am very pleased that HP has now entrusted us with providing
the enabling software for all of their PC Division systems as well."

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is a worldwide leader supplying essential
software to PC manufacturers. The company's system-level software
products, such as PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixPICO, and PhoenixCard
Manager Plus, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation,
reduce product cycle time to market and reduce internal engineering costs.
Capitalizing on its unique position and resources, Phoenix is developing
an expanding family of software products, including Phoenix Telephony
Suite and Phoenix MUSE, that increase personal computer functionality and
make PCs easier to use. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products
is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.ptltd.com.
 
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