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BFGoodrich Aerospace Aircraft Integrated Systems Division Selects Concurrent Computer Corporation's Real-Time Systems.


FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 1998--Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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:CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ) announced today that the Aircraft Integrated Systems division of BFGoodrich Aerospace selected Concurrent's Integrated Data Acquisition and Control System (IDACS IDACS Indiana Data and Communications System (State of Indiana)
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(tm)) for its Next Generation Test Equipment (NGTE NGTE National Gas Turbine Establishment
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).

The BFGoodrich Aerospace Integrated Systems Division intends to implement fully integrated, turnkey test stands to support its product lines. Application requirements include simulation and modeling, design verification, and production testing using development tools that could support each phase of its computer-based Automatic Test Equipment product development process. The initial application will be used to test an on-board helicopter health maintenance system.

The Aircraft Integrated Systems Division chose the Concurrent systems for many reasons, including Concurrent's worldwide system support, custom engineering, and integration services. The Concurrent solution was also deemed superior for its scalable hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. , COTS hardware and software solution, and powerful network resources. In addition, Concurrent offered PowerWorks(tm) -- a powerful, flexible software environment customized for demanding real-time applications.

"The combination of proven software and hardware coupled with long-term product and engineering support is of strategic importance to us," said Bob Hess Bob Hess (born May 19, 1955, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the second round, 26th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. , NGTE Project Technical Lead, BFGoodrich Aerospace Aircraft Integrated Systems Division.

"Our long-term product and customer support and our superior custom engineering were the key to winning this contract with BFGoodrich," said Corky cork·y  
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. "With Concurrent, aerospace and automobile manufacturers can receive one-stop support for hardware and software for the entire life of their products. In the long run, BFGoodrich should realize long-term savings from not having to reengineer their test stands every time their PC hardware and software vendors change."

The BFGoodrich Company, headquartered in Richfield, Ohio Richfield is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,286 at the 2000 census. The village and surrounding township are fast-growing, rural/suburban communities, known for good schools and being equidistant between the downtown areas of Akron and , manufactures performance materials that are sold worldwide and used in thousands of consumer and industrial products. BFGoodrich Aerospace is a leading supplier of aircraft systems and services. BFGoodrich Aerospace's Aircraft Integrated Systems Division, located in Vergennes, Vermont Vergennes is a city located in the northwest quadrant of Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. Bordered by the towns of Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham, as of the 2000 census the city population was 2,741. , designs, develops, and manufactures fuel measurement, management, health monitoring, and diagnostic systems.

Concurrent Computer Corporation, 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 the 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 simulation; data acquisition; industrial systems; software; and vibration control. Concurrent is also one of the leaders in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the hospitality, residential, corporate training, 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.

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

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