Phoenix Technologies

Coordinates: 37°24′50.2″N 121°55′30″W / 37.413944°N 121.92500°W / 37.413944; -121.92500

Phoenix Technologies Ltd is an American company that designs, develops and supports core system software for personal computers and other computing devices. The company's products — commonly referred to as BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or firmware — support and enable the compatibility, connectivity, security and management of the various components and technologies used in such devices. Phoenix Technologies and IBM developed the El Torito standard.

Phoenix was incorporated in Massachusetts in September 1979, and its headquarters are in Campbell, California.

Products

Phoenix sells its products primarily to computer and component device manufacturers. The company also provides training, consulting, maintenance and engineering services to its customers.

Phoenix also designs, develops and supports software products and services for PCs and mobile devices, intended to enhance device utility, reliability and security.