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Insyde Software Announces Fundamental Change in BIOS Technology New InsydeH2O™ delivers a Common Code Base that Lowers System Development Costs INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, SAN JOSE, Calif., September 17, 2003 - Insyde Software, a leading global provider of BIOS, firmware and software services, today announced its next generation PC firmware technology and a product line aimed at replacing the traditional PC BIOS (Basic Input Output System) that has been used on almost every mobile, desktop, server and embedded Intel Architecture based personal computer built in the last twenty years. Using twenty-first century software engineering techniques and tools, Insyde's driver model based software significantly eases the difficulties which PC designers have in adapting and advancing their platform level firmware. Further, because the software is written in the "C" language, PC makers will have a wider pool of software engineers to draw upon. In the past, BIOS software was written in assembly language, which inhibited productivity. Based on the Extensible Firmware Interface this new product line from Insyde debuts under the brand name, "InsydeH2O™," representing the next generation "Hardware-2-Operating System" firmware interface. InsydeH2O is aimed across a range of market segments including Desktop, Mobile, Server and Embedded computing. InsydeH2O provides ODM and OEM computer makers the following key benefits:
"We're excited about Insyde's new product based on the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI and look forward to its appearance in the first Framework-based systems this year," said Will Swope, Vice President and General Manager of Intel's Software and Solutions Group. "InsydeH2O will allow OEMs to build innovation through firmware into their new designs." As an implementation of the "Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI," InsydeH2O is being showcased for the first time at this IDF event in San Jose on mobile, desktop and server PCs. The technology is being publicized and supported through product demonstrations at the event from Insyde Software's customers and leading worldwide ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) including Compal Electronics, Inventec Corporation and Quanta Computer. Also, Insyde Software will join representatives of Intel Corporation on Thursday, September 18th in delivering a technical presentation entitled "Non-Intel Silicon Support within the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI." The InsydeH2O product family has been developed over the past several years. It draws its fundamental technical foundation from the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) specification. Building upon this specification, Insyde Software is developing a series of pre-boot applications that utilize this robust technology. "Our new technology represents the first significant change in BIOS architecture and development methodologies in over 20 years," said C.T. Wang, President of Insyde Software in Taiwan. "With InsydeH2O not only do we substantially increase the efficiency of BIOS development but we also dramatically increased the size of our target markets. We are very appreciative of the support and guidance we received from Intel Corporation in helping to bring our support of the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI and InsydeH2O to market." About InsydeH2O InsydeH2O is Insyde Software's newest and most advanced product family for managing PC compatibility and interoperability. The technology is based on EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) and implements the "Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI." InsydeH2O will reduce the time-to-market and overall cost of bringing new computing platforms to market. The company will continue to develop, advance and market its current BIOS product lines for system platforms that require traditional BIOS support. About Insyde Software Insyde Software (www.insydesw.com) is a leading global provider of BIOS/firmware and consulting services for companies in the embedded computing, notebook and semiconductor industries. Founded in 1998, the company is publicly held (GTSM: 6231) and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with offices in Westboro, MA, Portland, OR and Korea and is represented with sales, engineering and support partners in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and UK. Insyde Software customers include Acer, Compal, Compaq, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Inventec, Mitac, Nokia, Quanta, Sony, Toshiba, ViewSonic and Wyse. Insyde and InsydeH2O are trademarks of Insyde Software. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Company Contacts Insyde Software Corp. Insyde Software Corp.
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