Concurrent Showcases Its MediaHawk 4G On-Demand Platform and Paves the Road to `Everything-On-Demand' at NCTA's 2004 National Show.Business Editors The National Show 2004 Booth # 2733 ATLANTA & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004 Like No Other, Concurrent's 4G On-Demand Platform Separates Streams, Storage and Content Ingest in·gest tr.v. in·gest·ed, in·gest·ing, in·gests 1. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption. See Synonyms at eat. 2. , Providing Maximum Flexibility and Incremental Scalability 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 NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ) a worldwide leader of on-demand technology that is shaping the future of television, today announced exhibit plans for the National Cable Telecommunications Association's (NCTA NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association (fka National Cable Television Association) NCTA National Cable Television Association (now the National Cable & Telecommunications Association) ) National Show from May 2-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a collection of buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana. The lower end of building one is located 500 m (1640 feet) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. Named after former mayor of New Orleans Ernest N. in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , La. An Evolving On-Demand Landscape Cable consumers have enthusiastically adopted the premise of television on their time, at their control. Movies-On-Demand (MOD), Subscription VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand (SVOD SVOD Subscription Video on Demand SVOD Stacked Volumetric Optical Disk SVOD Subscription Voice on Demand ), Free-On-Demand (FOD FOD - /fod/ [Abbreviation for "Finger of Death", originally a spell-name from fantasy gaming] To terminate with extreme prejudice and with no regard for other people. From MUDs where the wizard command "FOD " results in the immediate and total death of ), Long-Format Advertising (LFA LFA left frontoanterior (position of the fetus). LFA leukocyte functional antigen. ) and network-based Digital Video Recording (NDVR) have led to an explosion of on-demand content and the need to effectively manage that content. With the introduction of its MediaHawk(R) 4th Generation (4G) On-Demand Platform, Concurrent unveiled a technology solution that enables the broadband operator to manage and deliver more content than ever, with strong revenue- generating differentiators over satellite's one-way communication abilities. Technology Supporting Delivery of the Latest On-Demand Services As more forms of Video-On-Demand (VOD) enter the on-demand environment, more content arrives, more frequently, over more signal collection points - the "ingress An entrance. Contrast with "egress," which means exit. See ingress traffic. See also Ingres 2006. " of content. To successfully offer compelling VOD services to their customers, the broadband operator must be able to ingest new movies and other programming into the system at the same time content is being streamed out to requesting customers. At the show, Concurrent will highlight the ability of its MediaHawk 4G On-Demand Platform to uniquely separate storage, streaming and content ingest to meet the ever-expanding on-demand environment. Because storage and streaming rarely increase at identical rates, Concurrent designed its MediaHawk 4G Platform in a modular fashion, enabling the independent addition of storage or streaming as it is needed, so that systems can grow as needs grow. Taking that modular architecture a step further, Concurrent also separated the ingest of new content, meaning that broadcast television programming and other new content can be brought into the system without disrupting service to customers - and can be made available immediately. This unique and deployed feature of the Concurrent 4G Platform enables NDVR. Paving the Road to Everything-On-Demand At the show, Concurrent shares its vision of a world of Everything-On-Demand, which includes MOD, SVOD, FOD, LFA and NDVR, as well as future on-demand services. -- Live VOD Demonstration - Concurrent and Cox (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : COX) demonstrate the most recent launch of Cox Entertainment on Demand services for the Cox Motorola-based cable system in New Orleans, both in the Broadband Home and in Concurrent booth, #2733. -- Network-Based Digital Video Recording Technology - Network-based Digital Video Recording (NDVR), enabled by Concurrent's Real-Time Media(TM) (RTM (1) (RealTime Model) Refers to a system or architecture that performs operations in real time. See real time. (2) (Release/Released To M ) system, gives subscribers on-demand access to broadcast content, such as select sports, news and affiliate channel programming, shortly after they have been broadcast, with pause, rewind and fast-forward functionality. -- Concurrent BMSWeb Reports - An extension of the MediaHawk 4G On-Demand Platform, BMSWeb Reports is a real-time online information system providing critical information that cable operators need instantly and often about their VOD operation, content and usage. Operators can access BMSWeb Reports from anywhere in the world at any time about their network; orders and purchases; usage; and content and providers. Concurrent's 4G Platform is a proven foundation for the delivery of the latest on-demand services, including MOD, SVOD, FOD, LFA, NDVR and high-definition VOD (HDVOD), as well as exciting new on-demand applications and services. The Concurrent's MediaHawk 4G On-Demand Platform includes proven hardware, extensive software, integration expertise and world-class customer service. About Concurrent Concurrent (www.ccur.com) is a worldwide leader in providing digital VOD systems to the broadband industry and real-time computer systems for industry and government. Concurrent's VOD systems are utilized within the broadband cable, 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 , and IP-based markets. Within the digital cable market, Concurrent is a recognized leader, currently serving North America's major cable operators in 80 markets with over 5.2 million digital subscribers and 15.8 basic subscribers. Concurrent's proven technology provides a flexible, comprehensive, robust solution for HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. , DSL, and IP-based networks. The company's powerful and scalable VOD systems are based on open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced and are integrated with the leading broadband technologies. Concurrent is also a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software that focus on hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition, and industrial control systems for commercial and government markets. Concurrent has nearly four decades of experience in real-time technology and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. When used or incorporated by reference in this release, the words "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties which could affect our financial condition or results of operations include, without limitation: our ability to keep our customers satisfied; availability of video-on-demand content; delays or cancellations of customer orders; changes in product demand; economic conditions; various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions; uncertainties relating to the development and ownership of intellectual property; uncertainties relating to our ability and the ability of other companies to enforce their intellectual property rights; the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories; the limited operating history of our video-on-demand segment; the concentration of our customers; failure to effectively manage growth; delays in testing and introductions of new products; rapid technology changes; demand shifts from high-priced, proprietary real-time systems to low-priced, open server systems; system errors or failures; reliance on a limited number of suppliers; uncertainties associated with international business activities, including foreign regulations, trade controls, taxes, and currency fluctuations; the highly competitive environment in which we operate and predatory pricing pressures; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; the success of new products in both the VOD and ISD See IDD. divisions; the success of our new initiative in our CFSI CFSI Congressional Fire Services Institute CFSI Center for Financial Services Innovation CFSI Children's Film Society of India CFSI Comité Français de La Semoulerie Industrielle (French: French Committee of the Semolina Industry; Paris, France) subsidiary to penetrate opportunities with the U.S. government; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO group; capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. patterns by a limited customer base; and contract obligations that could impact revenue recognition. Other important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2003 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise. Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent, please contact Concurrent, 4375 River Green Parkway, Suite 100, 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 www.ccur.com. Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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