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Insyde Software Introduces EFI Framework Enabling Program

1st Wave™ Provides PC Device Manufacturers, Silicon Vendors and Third-party Hardware Makers Early Access to Firmware for BIOS Replacement Technology


INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 7, 2004 (Booth #540) ?Insyde Software, a leading global provider of system software, BIOS, and engineering services, today announced its 1st Wave™ EFI Framework enabling program. Targeted at OEM device manufacturers as well as silicon vendors and third-party peripheral vendors, 1st Wave is a subscription based program whereby software developers can gain early access to the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) technology and Insyde Software's implementation of the EFI Framework; InsydeH2O™.

Insyde Software's InsydeH2O "Hardware-2-Operating System" firmware product line was formally launched at last year's Fall Intel Developer Forum (IDF). InsydeH2O is the company's next-generation BIOS replacement technology based on the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI and is available for servers, desktops, mobile and embedded PCs and devices.

Insyde's 1st Wave gives subscribers a complete "EFI Framework Readiness" solution by including the following components:

  • Selected Source and Binary code modules for Framework components including CPU and Chipset initialization, EFI drivers and the Compatibility Support Module (CSM)
  • Access to development/debug tools and pre-boot applications
  • Hardware validation platform
  • Custom training program
  • Technical support and access to InsydeH2O developers

"The EFI Framework technology has proven itself to be the best legacy BIOS replacement solution available," said Susan Su, Executive Vice President of Insyde Software in Taiwan. "We see the transition happening towards the EFI Framework throughout the ODM community and we believe that the 1st Wave program is an ideal way for PC OEMs, embedded device makers, silicon providers and others to prepare for this significant firmware technology shift."

Availability and pricing of the 1st Wave program is available by contacting Insyde Software in the United States at 508-983-0983 ext. 110.

About Insyde Software

Insyde Software (www.insydesw.com.tw, 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 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with offices in Portland, OR, Southborough, MA and Seoul, Korea and is represented with sales, engineering and support partners in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and the UK. Insyde Software customers include Acer, Compal, Fujitsu, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Inventec, NEC, Nokia, Quanta, Sony, Toshiba, ViewSonic and Wyse.

Insyde, InsydeH2O and 1st Wave are trademarks of Insyde Software. Intel, Pentium and Itanium 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 - Taiwan
Sam Yang
+886.2.2506.1289
sam.yang@insydesw.com.tw

Insyde Software - United States
Stephen Gentile
508-930-8673 ext111
sgentile@insydetech.com

 

 

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