Concurrent Showcases Leading Video-On-Demand and Rich Streaming Media Solutions at ANGA Trade Fair in Germany.Business Editors/High Tech Writers ANGA ANGA Associazione Nazionale Giovani Agricoltori (Italian: National Association of Young Farmers; Italy) Cable 2002 Hall 13.1, Stand H14 ATLANTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002 Leader in North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Video-On-Demand to Demo Interactive Technologies for Broadband and Rich Streaming Media Applications 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 ), the leading provider of digital video solutions on demand, today announced its planned demonstrations for the ANGA Cable 2002 Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany April 23-25, Booth #H14. At this fourth annual ANGA Trade Fair, Concurrent will demonstrate the same systems and software that have been selected for 30 commercial broadband VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand deployments by AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Time Warner, Cox, Comcast, Cogeco, Mediacom and Blue Ridge Communications in North America
• • [ . Concurrent will showcase its MediaHawk(R) VOD System, which provides cable operators all the tools necessary to run their VOD business from end-to-end. A primary component of the system is the MediaHawk Video Server, which is a high-performance, scalable, digital video server that is capable of supporting 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, MPEG2, or MPEG4 digital video streams on HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. , 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 transport networks. Concurrent's MediaHawk VOD System also features the MediaHawk Business Management System (BMS BMS abbr. Bachelor of Marine Science ). The MediaHawk BMS includes a complete system for managing content, subscriber demographic information, transaction and usage analysis, billing, and order fulfillment. Concurrent's VOD technology enables subscribers to use a digital set-top box to instantly call up digital movies and other programming from a list that includes major movie titles and control their selected movie with VCR-like functionality including fast forward, pause, and rewind. Concurrent demonstrations planned for the trade fair include the MediaHawk Video Server and BMS integrated with bandwidth effective MPEG4 video streams and hybrid fiber coax (networking) Hybrid Fiber Coax - (HFC) A kind of physical connection used in networks for audio, video, and data. DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) is used in Europe and DOCSIS is used in N America. (HFC) cable, 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), and IP-streaming set-top boxes (STBs) from European suppliers Kreatel and Pace Micro Technologies. Additional demonstrations will include commercially deployed integrated end-to-end VOD solutions for the hospitality market. Organized by the ANGA Services GmbH in cooperation with the German Association of Engineers (ZVEI ZVEI Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie eV (German: electrical and electronic manufacturers' association) ), the ANGA Trade Fair for Cable, Satellite, and Multimedia is one of the most important German trade fairs for CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. operators. 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 broadband VOD and rich streaming media applications such as corporate training, education, hospitality, and digital video-to-the-home. Concurrent is also a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. Concurrent'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. Operating worldwide, Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Concurrent brings over 35 years of real-time experience to the broadband VOD and rich streaming media industries and has become a market leader. Today, Concurrent's worldwide broadband VOD and rich streaming media trials and deployments include: AOL 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. - 15 markets; Beijing Fengtai Cable - China; Blue Ridge Communications - Pennsylvania; Cogeco Cable - Quebec and Ontario, Canada; Comcast - 9 markets; Cox - 3 markets; Horizon.com - Singapore; Mediacom - one market; NXTV Inc. - 4 hotels; OLYMPUS Optical - Hamburg, Germany; Safari Technologies - 16 educational institutions throughout North America; Shanghai Telecom - China; and VOD Pty Ltd./TransAct - Australia. Certain statements made in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The words "believes," "expects," "estimates," 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 performance or results include, without limitation: - availability of VOD content; - performance over and capacity of networks such as DSL; - integration of products and services over different networks - 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 VOD segment; - the concentration of our customers; - system errors or failures; - reliance upon a limited number of suppliers; - failure to effectively manage growth; - delays in testing and introductions of new products; - rapid technology changes; - the highly competitive environment in which we operate; and - the entry of new, well-capitalized competitors into our markets and other risks and uncertainties. Other important risk factors are discussed in our Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2001 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. 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. Concurrent Computer Corporation, its logo, and MediaHawk are registered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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. |
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