Concurrent Computer introduces industry's first commercial off-the-shelf "flyable" multiprocessors system; Standards and commercial off-the Shelf technology enable dramatic reductions in lifecycle support costs on major Department of Defense programs.

OCEANPORT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1994--Concurrent Computer has introduced the MAXION/ATR(TM) multiprocessor system. Based on Concurrent's popular MAXION(TM) real-time standards-based multiprocessor system, the new MAXION/ATR is a ruggedized system based on commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) designed specifically to satisfy the requirements of system integrators for a real-time multiprocessor system capable of being deployed in operational aircraft. The MAXION/ATR conforms to the industry-standard avionics Air Transportable Rack(ATR) form-factor. Concurrent's MAXION/ATR system provides over 600 million instructions per second (MIPS) of power within a VME-6u double-height Eurocard - a compact box that's just 7"x 10"x 23" and weights about 35 pounds. Prices vary according to configuration; initial shipments will being next month.

According to Del Kunert, director of Open Systems Marketing: "The MAXION/ATR multiprocessor system, ushers in a new era of powerful, rugged and extremely cost-effective COTS-based products that will be widely deployed in many demanding environments. Electronic warfare, battlefield management and other C3I applications are becoming increasingly demanding in terms of requiring the `fusion' or instantaneous correlation of live data from multiple sources -- including satellite imagery, ground radar, cockpit sensors and other assets. Concurrent's real-time capabilities are ideal for acquiring, processing, and displaying this data in meaningful forms to combat pilots and battlefield commanders.

Combining unique packaging not available from any other COTS system, the MAXION/ATR not only fits in a variety of airborne, mobile, and transportable environments, but it also `fits' the U.S. government's new thrust in acquisition streamlining, stressing the use of commercial products in government applications."

Lew Brentano, vice president, InfoCorp noted that "Concurrent is making important progress in exploiting the attractive benefits of its MAXION multiprocessor system. The crosspoint architecture provides exceptional scalability so that customers get a lot of value; and the MAXION system's compact form factor opens up a lot of challenging applications for which many competing systems just aren't appropriate."

The MAXION/ATR system is based on the MIPS Technologies R4400 reduced instruction set computer (RISC), an industry leading microprocessor. It is available in configurations of one to four processors with up to eight-processor models available by mid 1995. With a system bandwidth of 1.2 GB per second, the system architecture is flexible and extensible. The MAXION/ATR incorporates Concurrent's unique UltraSMART(TM) Scalable Multiprocessor Architecture for Real-Time. This provides maximum total system performance, both in terms of computation and handling huge amounts of I/O data and delivers virtually the maximum processing power possible from each multiprocessor. As their requirements grow, MAXION/ATR users will be able to add new processors, thus protecting their original investment.

Concurrent's Professional Services Provides Ruggedized Packaging

Concurrent has applied its 25 years of satisfying unique solution requirements for demanding environments and applications in such areas as simulation and training, signal intelligence, and measurement and control. Concurrent's ServiceVision capability enabled the MAXION server to be configured in a ruggedized package, mounted on a 3/4 ATR Long shock-isolated tray conforming to ARINC 404A standards. The MAXION/ATR multiprocessor system's VME-6u double-height Eurocards and Removable Winchester Disks are convection cooled with an integrated fan assembly. To support ease of installation as a deployable airborne processor system, the MAXION/ATR system includes 500W 120V AC 3-phase 400 Hz power supply compliant with MIL-STD-704D standards.

Concurrent Computer Corp., headquartered in Oceanport, N.J., is a leading worldwide supplier of networked and distributed, high-performance, real-time, fault-tolerant computing systems supported by technology-based worldwide customer services. The company's products and services provide real-time solutions in weather and airspace management simulation and training; multimedia; wagering and gaming; data acquisition, analysis and control; and to its Series 3200 system, customer base. Concurrent Computer Corp. has achieved ISO 9000 quality certification for its design, development, manufacturing and support processes. The company offers its products, along with related consulting, education and support services, in 24 countries around the world. Its common stock trades on NASDAQ under the symbol CCUR. -0- MAXION, MAXION/ATR and UltraSMART are trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation.

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