Concurrent Computer Corporation Introduces Industry-Leading Video-On-Demand Solution to IBC Expo Audience.Business Editors IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention 2000 AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2000 Concurrent Computer Corporation  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . (Nasdaq:CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ), a worldwide leader in Video-On-Demand (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) broadband solutions, will debut its industry-leading MediaHawk(TM) Broadband VOD System to the global audience attending the International Broadcasting Convention The International Broadcasting Convention, more commonly known by its acronym IBC, is an annual trade show for broadcasters, content creators/providers, equipment manufacturers, professional and technical associations, and other participants in the broadcast industry. (IBC), Sept. 8-12 in Amsterdam, Booth no. 5.210. Concurrent has taken the worldwide broadband and video streaming market by storm with its high-performance, scalable server and software solutions. The company has optimized its video streaming technology for the broadband, corporate training, education, hospitality, and in-flight entertainment industries. At this year's IBC show, Concurrent will demonstrate the MediaHawk system running on digital platforms from Scientific-Atlanta and Motorola. It will also exhibit its industry-leading backoffice software management system, developed in conjunction with partner PRASARA Technologies. Concurrent's end-to-end MediaHawk Broadband VOD solution includes a high-performance, scalable, digital video server that supports from tens to thousands of MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 1 or MPEG2 digital video streams on ASI ASI, n See Anxiety Sensitivity Index. , Ethernet, ATM, and cable networks. "As the world leader in VOD, Concurrent has been chosen as the VOD vendor by three of the seven top North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. MSOs for four system-wide, residential entertainment deployments," commented Jack Bryant, President of Concurrent's XSTREME Division. He added, "Our strength in the digital streaming marketplace is our global presence in over 32 countries and the 33 years of experience Concurrent engineers have in developing real-time computer systems for mission-critical applications, such as the flight simulation, data acquisition, Doppler radar meteorology meteorology, branch of science that deals with the atmosphere of a planet, particularly that of the earth, the most important application of which is the analysis and prediction of weather. , and more. Concurrent's depth of experience provides a significant competitive advantage by providing an industry-proven, end-to-end VOD solution that is creating opportunities in other exciting and groundbreaking market segments." About Concurrent Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com) is a leading provider of high-performance computer systems, software, and servers. Concurrent Computer Corporation's XSTREME Division is the leading supplier in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the broadband/cable, corporate training, education, 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. Concurrent brings over 30 years of real-time experience to the broadband industry, and in a very short time has become the undisputed leader in broadband VOD, with VOD revenues of $12 million in fiscal 2000. Concurrent is uniquely positioned to meet the pent-up demand for streaming video applications and interactive television services. Forrester Research predicts interactive television will reach $11 billion in advertising revenues and $7 billion in sales by 2004. Concurrent's VOD performance speaks for itself. Current VOD and e-commerce trials and launches include: Time Warner Cable This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. - Tampa Bay; Time Warner Cable - Oceanic Cable; Cox Communications- San Diego; Cox - Phoenix; Comcast Cable - trial in undisclosed location; Horizon.com - Asia; and Shanghai Telecom - Asia. Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent Computer Corporation, please contact Concurrent Computer Corporation, 4375 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (877) 978-7363, fax (678) 258-4199. Readers can also access information through the company's Web site at http://www.ccur.com. MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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