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Automotive Supplier Continental Teves Purchases $280K Concurrent Computer Corporation Real-Time System for Driving Simulator.


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Concurrent's TurboHawk(tm) to Test Brake System Controllers

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 (Nasdaq:CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ) announced today that Continental Teves, a leader in safety and comfort systems to major car manufacturers, recently purchased an 8-processor TurboHawk system. The system, which includes Concurrent's PowerWorks(tm) Integrated Development Environment See IDE.

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, will be used in the Continental Teves Auburn, Michigan Auburn is a city in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city's population was 2,011 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Bay City, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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 development center to provide man-in-the-loop simulations. Continental Teves is currently developing advanced vehicle dynamics Vehicle dynamics refers to the dynamics of vehicles, here assumed to be ground vehicles.

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 stability systems by integrating the driver with vehicle dynamics models, suspension models, and powertrain models.

Continental Teves ranks first in the world in the production of disk brakes and second in anti-locking brake systems. Its Electronic Stability Program (ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. ), an interactive, high-tech safety system, significantly increases drivers' chances of avoiding potential crashes. By comparing the driver's intent with reality 150 times per second, the system responds faster than a human can.

"Lives depend on the responsiveness and predictability of our braking systems," said Scott Cheney, Simulation Engineer, Continental Teves. "The hard, real-time determinism of the Concurrent system allows us to confidently predict brake system response to critical driving conditions as well as over the entire spectrum of situations that drivers may potentially encounter."

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 Siegel, Chairman of the Board, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , and President, Concurrent Computer Corporation, "Concurrent has a long history of providing complete solutions to automotive industry giants. Because our real-time systems support the most demanding applications, automobile and original equipment manufacturers know they can simulate their controllers in real-time, reducing time to market and costly prototypes."

About the Companies

Continental Teves, with headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. Approximately one-half of its sales are derived from its business in the fields of anti-locking brakes, traction-control systems, and the ESP. Its replacement business accounts for just under 10% of its total sales. Continental Teves also maintains development facilities in Frankfurt and Detroit and manufacturing facilities in Europe, South America, Asia, and the United States.

Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions and software to commercial and government markets. The company's real-time market focuses on strategic business areas that include: industrial systems; software and embedded applications; data acquisition; simulation; and vibration control. Concurrent is also one of the leaders in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the residential entertainment, corporate training, hospitality, and in-flight entertainment industries. Operating in 32 countries worldwide, Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent Computer Corporation, please contact Concurrent Computer Corporation, 2101 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 666-4544, fax (954) 977-5580. Readers can also access information through the company's web site at http://www.ccur.com.

TurboHawk and PowerWorks are trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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