Concurrent Computer Unveils New Innovations in Video-On-Demand at Western Cable Show 2000.Business Editors/High Tech Writers Western Cable Show 2000 Booth No. 945 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2000 Demonstrations Include Concurrent's New VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand System, Personal Video Channel Offerings, Subscription Video-On-Demand, and More 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 ), the leading provider of Video-On-Demand (VOD) systems, announced today its plans for the upcoming Western Cable Show beginning Nov. 29 in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Ca. (Booth No. 945). Concurrent will demonstrate its industry-leading VOD solutions as well as several new technologies and products that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. its core VOD system. Digital Video Solutions... On Demand At the show, Concurrent will emphasize the breadth of possibilities new VOD technology is bringing to the broadband industry. Concurrent's show theme, "Digital Video Solutions... On Demand," emphasizes the trend in technology to cater to the consumer's demand for convenience, choice, and control. Jack Bryant, President and 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. of Concurrent stated, "Concurrent is leading the industry in VOD system-wide deployments. We understand, however, that VOD holds much more potential than just movies-on-demand. VOD technology promises to offer consumers a functionality that influences the whole way they watch television. For operators, the extension of VOD to other VOD-like services offers more competitive differentiators and more revenue-generating opportunities." Concurrent's New MediaHawk Model 2000 VOD System On Wednesday, Nov. 29, Concurrent will introduce its new MediaHawk(TM) Model 2000 Video Server solution for broadband applications. This system is the next generation of Concurrent's original MediaHawk system. Over the last two years, Concurrent's MediaHawk system has earned the reputation as the industry-leading VOD solution. Known for its scalability and proven performance, Concurrent's MediaHawk supported the cable industry's first commercial system-wide launch at Time Warner's Oceanic Cable and the industry's largest commercial VOD deployment at Time Warner's Tampa Bay Tampa Bay, inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, 25 mi (40 km) long and 7 to 12 mi (11.3–19 km) wide, W Fla., separated from the Gulf by numerous small islands; it receives the Hillsborough River. St. division. The new MediaHawk Model 2000 maintains the unrivaled capabilities of its predecessor, but has been optimized to offer broadband operators even greater performance, multiplatform capability, a smaller footprint, and a greater value. Concurrent's Personal Video Channel Another innovative demonstration Concurrent will be showcasing is its Personal Video Channel (PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. ) technology - an extension of VOD. Concurrent's PVC technology features time-shifted broadcast content. By incorporating VOD technology to regular broadcast television, consumers will have the ability to choose the broadcast programs they want to watch, when they want to watch them, and will have all the control VOD provides, such as rewind, pause, fast forward, etc. Subscription Video-On-Demand with Industry-Leading Programmers Concurrent partners with three leading Subscription Programming Networks to demonstrate Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD SVOD Subscription Video on Demand SVOD Stacked Volumetric Optical Disk SVOD Subscription Voice on Demand ). HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy features its HBO On Demand services running on Concurrent's MediaHawk system and Motorola's digital platform. The Showtime Network features its Showtime On Demand services running on Concurrent's MediaHawk system and Motorola's digital platform. Starz Encore features its Starz On Demand SVOD services running on Concurrent's MediaHawk system and Scientific-Atlanta's digital platform. IP Streaming VOD For companies interested in distance learning, education, multimedia, and corporate training applications, Concurrent will be demonstrating its IP streaming solutions. In this demonstration, Concurrent's MediaHawk VOD technology is used to stream video to the PC for IP applications, such as the one being used by Horizon.com in Singapore in which thousands of people receive "edutainment" directly to their home PCs. DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Streaming VOD Concurrent's VOD demonstration for DSL features the MediaHawk VOD system streaming integrated voice, data, and video services over digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL). In coordination with mPhase Technologies, Inc., Concurrent exhibits a complete solution that provides DSL-based broadcast quality VOD. 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 a leading supplier in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the broadband/cable, corporate training, education, hospitality, and in-flight entertainment In-flight entertainment (IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight. After World War II commercial aviation flights became a daily event in which entertainment was requested by passengers to help the time pass. industries. Operating worldwide, Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North 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. As the newcomer to the industry, Concurrent's VOD performance speaks for itself. Concurrent is uniquely positioned to meet the pent-up demand for interactive television services - movies-on-demand and e-commerce over the television. In a July 2000 report, Forrester Research predicted that by 2005, the overall interactive television market is expected to generate revenues of more than $48.2 billion. 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. - Oceanic Cable; Time Warner Cable - Tampa Bay; Time Warner Cable - South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. ; Cox - 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. Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo are registered trademarks and MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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