Concurrent Computer Corporation Opens Worldwide Market for Upgrades With Over $2 Million in Sales of Next Generation Series 3200-2000 Systems.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2001 'Plug and Play' Solution Uniquely Positions Company for Rapid Technology Deployment Concurrent Computer Corporation Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . (Nasdaq:CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ), Real-Time Division, today announced multiple sales of its model 3200-2000 next generation computer systems to four large customers. The first shipments of the 3200-2000 began in December 2000, and Concurrent continues to affirm its market lead by shipping an additional 33 systems, generating over $2 million in revenue. These boards have been sold for independent uses to four separate organizations, including DFS (Distributed File System) An enhancement to Windows NT/2000 and 95/98 that allows files scattered across multiple servers to be treated as a single group. With Dfs, a network administrator can build a hierarchical file system that spans the organization's LANs and GmbH for air traffic control in Germany; FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRKA NYSE: BRKB Divisions With a current installed base of over two thousand Model 3200 legacy systems around the world, the market potential for 3200-2000 upgrades is significant for Concurrent. The model 3200-2000 features improved computational speed, microsecond One millionth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) microsecond - One millionth (10^-6) of a second. interrupt handling, high system I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output throughput, and extensive system connectivity. The 3200-2000 provides the response needed in today's time-critical, high-availability application environments and is a cost-effective investment for Concurrent customers. DFS GmbH Germany's DFS GmbH, a government-owned company that completely controls Germany's air traffic, has purchased eight 3200-2000 computer system upgrades. With the new generation computer boards, DFS GmbH will manage air traffic control, establish flight plans, and use the 3200 in the planning, building, and operation of technical devices and radio navigation Radio-location intended for the determination of position or direction or for obstruction warning in navigation. systems. German air traffic is one of the busiest in the world, and with Concurrent's new 3200, the company is building on an already successful 12-year relationship with DFS GmbH. The new boards provide even higher performance and efficiency, as well as security enhancement and a minimized risk in performance. FlightSafety International FlightSafety International (FSI FSI Foreign Service Institute FSI Fluid Structure Interaction FSI Fuel Stratified Injection FSI Federazione Scacchistica Italiana (Italian Chess Federation) FSI Free Standing Insert FSI Flight Simulator ) has purchased ten 3200-2000 processor upgrades for use in its existing training simulators located around the world. FSI has approximately 100 installed simulators, which are powered by 3200 processors. The first 3200-2000 processor upgrade was recently installed in Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. , Ga. in a Gulfstream II simulator. A Concurrent customer since the early 1980s, FSI looked to Concurrent to once again provide the most technologically advanced computer system to effectively upgrade its existing simulators for an unmatched real-time training environment. FSI required an upgrade path that would protect its investment in application software while also providing the additional performance required to keep its simulators in step with ever-changing aircraft. As aircraft manufacturers such as Beechcraft and Gulfstream enhance an aircraft, FSI must also modify its simulator features to provide a real-time training environment. In this case, Concurrent's 3200-2000 required no changes to the customer's application software; the single-board technology allowed the customer to reduce the footprint of the system, spares, and power and cooling requirements, while providing improved product reliability and performance. State of Illinois Department of Human Services Another long-term Concurrent customer, the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS IDHS Indiana Department of Homeland Security IDHS Irish Draught Horse Society IDHS Institute for Defense and Homeland Security (Herndon, Virginia) IDHS Intelligence Data Handling System IDHS Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey ), has purchased eleven 3200-2000 processor upgrades. IDHS provides cash assistance, food stamps, employment programs, childcare and various other social service programs throughout the state of Illinois. Concurrent and the State of Illinois have been working together since the early 1980s. Existing 3200 systems located throughout the state are used in the interview and intake process for family case management and other health related service and prevention programs. With the need for health and family services constantly increasing, DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) was looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a way to upgrade its existing 3200 system while protecting its investment in proven application software. Concurrent's 3200-2000 provides an immediate "plug and play" hardware performance solution. CAE Inc. U.S. Army Apache Combat Mission Simulator CAE has made an initial purchase of five 3200-2000 processor upgrades for use in the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache Combat Mission Simulator. The Apache simulator has been powered by Concurrent's O/S32 systems since the mid 1980s. The new 3200-2000 processor upgrade will provide the Army with enhanced features to power the mission-critical simulation application identical to the Apache helicopter. CAE selected the Concurrent 3200-2000 to provide increased performance, protect the investment in proven application software, and ensure time to market with minimal risk. The U.S. Army's Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM STRICOM Simulation Training and Instrumentation Command STRICOM Simulation, Training & Instrumentation Command (US Army) ) awarded the upgrade program to the TRW/CAE team in May, and CAE has been working with Concurrent to provide a 3200-2000 implementation schedule. Model 3200-2000 Processor This next generation 3200 offers up to five times the application computational performance of a Series 3200 Model 3280 processor. In addition, all system memory, floating point and DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. bus interfaces are provided directly on the 3200-2000 processor module, reducing maintenance costs by offering key Series 3200 functionality on a single 17" board. The single-board engine features an industry-standard Motorola PowerPC(TM) processor with Flash-stored software and includes a 233 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , 350 MHz or 450 MHz PowerPC 750 processor; 64, or 128, MB of ECC memory (Error-Correcting Code memory) A memory system that tests for and corrects errors automatically, very often without the operating system being aware of it, let alone the user. ; CDS/Console interface; one MUX (MUltipleXor) See multiplexor. mux - multiplexing bus interface; and up to three DMA bus interfaces. The single board processor will also feature, as options, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection and an Ultra2 SCSI interface. According to Don Bauer, vice president, North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Sales and Service, "The 3200-2000 upgrade provides a risk-free solution for our customers that want to protect their investment in proven application software and custom hardware without limiting their performance capabilities." The Model 3200-2000 is fully compatible with the I/O subsystems of installed Series 3200 systems and is available as a complete computer system or as a processor board upgrade to previous Series 3200 systems. The system includes a chassis, a power subsystem with battery backup, cooling, multiperipheral controller, a console device, and system documentation. The processor fully supports the standard Concurrent OS/32 operating system (revision 8.3 and above), all OS/32 utilities, and all Series 3200 diagnostics, as well as all Series 3200 language, data management, and data communications software. About Concurrent Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of high-performance computer systems, software, and servers. Concurrent Computer Corporation's XSTREME Division is a leading supplier in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the broadband/cable, corporate training, education, hospitality, and in-flight entertainment industries. Concurrent is also a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's 35-year-old Real-Time business focuses on strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition, industrial systems, and software. Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. "Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 may be included in this news release. A variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to the Company's Risk Factors included in Registration Statement on Form S-3/A filed on July 16, 2001, which statements are incorporated into this news release by reference. 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. Concurrent Computer Corporation is a registered trademark and MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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