Concurrent Wins $1.3 Million Contract from Sensis Corporation for Egyptian AN/TPS-59 Radar Program.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000 Five Power Hawk Systems to Upgrade Post-Detection Radar Data Processors for Egyptian Air Defense Program 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 ) announced today that Sensis Corporation Sensis Corporation is a private company based in Syracuse, NY. Sensis specializes in radar and passive sensors for airport surveillance and air defense. Sensis is the prime contractor for the ASDE-X air traffic control system which is used by the FAA at 34 US airports. purchased five Power Hawk 640(TM) integrated real-time computer systems and software for the Egyptian military's AN/TPS-59 Radar Upgrade Program. The contract is valued at $1.3 million. Sensis received a sub-contract to upgrade the Egyptian radars from Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. Corporation through the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps (USMC) Separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy (see U.S. Navy), charged with providing marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air in connection with . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Sensis AN/TPS-59 Contracts Manager Dave Bordonaro, "Our first experience with Concurrent, the purchase of eleven systems for the U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-59 Program, resulted in a successful deployment and a satisfied customer, so we have a high degree of confidence in Concurrent's ability to provide a comprehensive solution for this program." He added, "Concurrent's excellent customer support, along with its technological superiority, were the deciding factors in our decision to go with Power Hawk." The Power Hawk systems will be used to upgrade the capabilities of five AN/TPS-59 battlefield radars for the Egyptian Air Defense Program. The systems, which will comprise the post-detection processors, are part of an upgrade that will reduce the size of the radar installation from two shelters to one, and improve mobility, maintenance, and supportability. The Power Hawk systems will enable the AN/TPS-59 radars to identify an object and determine the appropriate response to the threat. Sensis was seeking a complete hardware and software solution that would incorporate the latest processor technology. A major consideration for Sensis in choosing Concurrent was a previous purchase of Concurrent systems for the successful 1994 deployment of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Marine Corps' own AN/TPS-59 radar program. The integrated Power Hawk systems purchased by Sensis includes PowerMAX OS(TM), Concurrent's UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (R)-based, standards-compliant real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. and the NightStar(TM) tool set, which is designed to facilitate rapid and cost-effective development. The Power Hawk computer system is a PowerPC(TM) microprocessor cluster system used primarily for real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. acquisition, simulation, and process control applications. The Power Hawk is scalable to accommodate up to 15 CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. modules in one chassis. About the Companies Sensis Corporation, headquartered in DeWitt, New York DeWitt is a town in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 24,071. The town is named after Moses DeWitt. The Town of DeWitt is located east of the City of Syracuse and borders the city on its east side. , provides products and services designed to increase tactical capabilities through advanced radar detection and surveillance integration products for air defense and air traffic management radar systems. Sensis Air Defense Systems focuses on theater missile defense, tactical data distribution and integration, real time distributed simulation products, and complete radar system upgrade solutions. Sensis Air Traffic Systems develops surveillance sensors and information systems that increase aviation safety, capacity, and efficiency through improved situational awareness. For more information on Sensis Corporation and its products and services, visit www.sensis.com. Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of high-performance computer systems, software, and servers. Concurrent is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's 30-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 and embedded applications. Concurrent'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 industries. Operating in 32 countries worldwide, Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent Computer Corporation, please contact Concurrent Computer Corporation, 4375 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at 877/978-7363 or 678/258-4000, or fax 678/258-4300. Readers can also access information through the company's web site at http://www.ccur.com. Concurrent Computer Corporation is a registered trademark and Power Hawk, PowerMAX OS, and NightStar are trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. 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