Concurrent Teams with EGT to Integrate nDVR Applications; On-Demand Industry Leader to Integrate EGT Encoding Technology, Expanding Network-Based Digital Video Recording Capability.ATLANTA -- Concurrent (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 a partnership with EGT EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature EGT Equal Gain Transmission EGT Estimated Ground Time EGT Equivalent Granular Thickness (numerical cale for roadway evaluation) EGT Enhanced Ground Testing EGT EndGame Tournaments LLC , Inc. to demonstrate interoperability of Concurrent's widely deployed MediaHawk(TM) On-Demand Platform and EGT's line of MPEG-2 Encoders, providing expanded options for network-based digital video recording (nDVR) and time-shifted television applications. Broadband system operators deploying Concurrent's popular Real-Time Media products can now offer their customers the industry's highest performance MPEG encoding MPEG encoding is the process of capturing (digitizing) or converting (re-encoding) video and/or audio to one of several MPEG video and/or audio standards (codecs) for distribution (Internet, LAN) or for archiving to optical disc (CD, DVD). technology. Concurrent's Real-Time Media products, successfully deployed in over 30 markets, enable subscriber access to a wide variety of real-time content, including local sports, news and affiliate channel programming shortly after broadcast. The Real-Time Media solution greatly expands the functionality of the typical video-on-demand (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) product offering, providing subscribers with even more popular content and viewing options. Concurrent's Real Time Media product is an optional component to Concurrent's flagship MediaHawk On-Demand platform, the industry standard in VOD. Over 3,000 MediaHawk servers are deployed in 24 countries around the world. "Time shifted programming and nDVR capabilities represent the future of video-on-demand. Our partnership with EGT is an example of Concurrent's commitment to integrate our systems with the industry's technology leaders, offering service providers the latest in performance for their evolving networks." said Gary Trimm, 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. "Highly reliable, cost effective MPEG encoding solutions such as those offered by EGT are truly an enabling technology that is required for advanced on-demand applications." "EGT is at the forefront of developing next generation encoding, grooming and transport technologies for digital video," said Greg Nicholson, CEO of EGT. "Through integrating with Concurrent, we are aligned with a market leader in next-generation video services and applications." EGT's encoders utilize innovative pre-processing and pre-filtering that help to produce the highest-quality coded video at the lowest bit rates, enabling operators to maximize existing bandwidth while delivering the highest customer satisfaction. EGT's cost-effective encoders are programmable and upgradeable, with new capabilities requiring only a simple download and not a physical replacement of equipment. When physical changes at the headend are required, EGT's use of standardized hot-swappable compact PCI cards means that upgrades are as simple as adding or replacing the cards, eliminating the need for large-scale replacement of entire encoder units. About Concurrent Concurrent (www.ccur.com) is a global leader in providing digital on-demand systems to the broadband industry and real-time computer systems for industry and government. Concurrent's VOD systems are widely deployed worldwide by major broadband operators and provide a flexible, comprehensive, robust solution which is utilized within the domestic and international 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. 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 process control for commercial and government markets. Concurrent has nearly four decades of experience in high performance, on-demand, mission-critical solutions and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, Asia, and Australia. About EGT EGT Inc., delivers the world's best digital video experience, helping today's leading multiple system operators (MSOs), IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. operators, broadcasters, content providers, satellite and telecommunications companies deliver more value-added services and new revenue streams using existing networks. Today's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and international MSOs rely on EGT's technology as a cost-effective, flexible solution for delivering the best video experience in the world, featuring more channels of content, more video on demand bandwidth, and more efficient analog-to-digital conversions within existing networks. Headquartered in Atlanta, with offices Denver and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , EGT is privately owned and backed by industry-leading investors. For more information call (404) 591-4800 or visit at www.egtinc.com. Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and development and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our products, release schedules, and product development. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet release schedules, customer demands, accomplish development goals, integrate our products, and deploy integrated solutions. 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 Sept. 2, 2005 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. Concurrent Computer Corporation Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . 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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