Concurrent and Everstream Introduce Comprehensive Operational Intelligence Monitoring Technology at SCTE 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Cable-Tec Expo 2003 ATLANTA & CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2003 Operational Intelligence Diagnoses VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand Platform and Networking Equipment to Save Operators Time and Money 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, and Everstream, Inc., creators of enterprise systems for the Video-On-Demand (VOD) industry, today announced an innovative and comprehensive solution for monitoring the full operation of VOD. Operational Intelligence Software Introduced Known as Operational Intelligence, this landmark monitoring software developed by Everstream and integrated with Concurrent's MediaHawk(R) Broadband VOD Platform enables cable operators to quickly identify, diagnose and resolve operational issues before they impact the users' on-demand viewing experience. The companies' integration and co-marketing efforts of this comprehensive monitoring technology solution provides operators with a valuable tool in their efforts to deliver exceptional on-demand services to their customers. "Working with Everstream, who has been a pioneer in the development of impressive and effective solutions for the cable industry, we addressed the cable operator's need for comprehensive monitoring technology that is extensive enough to get to the root cause of errors, so the on-demand experience is superior and operationally efficient," said Concurrent's Chief Technology Officer Bob Chism. "Our Operational Intelligence software goes well beyond the monitoring capability others offer, correlating real-time messages with data from device logs and databases, so errors can be detected and resolved immediately," said Everstream President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen McHale. At SCTE SCTE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SCTE Society of Cable Television Engineers SCTE Serial Clock Transmit External , Concurrent and Everstream are demonstrating the Operational Intelligence software on Everstream's S4 Platform, which is an enterprise scaleable application that supports multiple business modules for future growth. The S4 Platform has been fully integrated with the MediaHawk VOD Platform, which offers a proven foundation for the delivery of the latest on-demand services. These services are based on Concurrent's MediaHawk VOD Platform, including its proven hardware, extensive software, integration expertise and world-class customer service. Concurrent's comprehensive software suite includes business applications that support content management, aggregation and management of subscriber demographics, transaction and usage analysis, and billing and order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment . Last year, Concurrent entered into a strategic agreement with Everstream to license and co-market its patented advertising solutions for digital cable advertising. Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. into Concurrent's MediaHawk VOD Platform, Everstream's ad insertion software, S4 Campaign Director, manages and delivers advertising campaigns for cable operators, and will also be demonstrated at SCTE. About Everstream Everstream, based in Cleveland, Ohio "Cleveland" redirects here. For the Cleveland metropolitan area, see . For other uses, see Cleveland (disambiguation). Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. , provides solutions that enable cable and satellite networks. Everstream has provided enterprise software and engineering services for the world's largest cable operators, iTV and media companies. Whether through our S4 product line or through contracted services, our focus is on enabling cross-platform operability Operability is the ability to keep a system in a functioning and operating condition. In a computing systems environment with multiple systems this includes the ability of products, systems and business processes to work together to accomplish a common task such as finding and between cable operators' on-demand and iTV system technologies, their business back-office and their media content partners. About Concurrent Concurrent Computer Corporation (www.ccur.com) is a worldwide leader in high-performance computer systems, software and servers. Concurrent's XSTREME Division is a worldwide market leader in providing digital VOD systems to the broadband industry. This market includes broadband VOD and rich streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. 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 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 35 years of experience and is providing these best of breed solutions through its 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. Concurrent is a leader in the VOD market, serving eight major cable operators in 58 markets with over 3.6 million digital subscribers. Concurrent's proven technology provides one of the most flexible, comprehensive solutions for 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 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 broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. . Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " within the meaning of the federal securities laws. When used or incorporated by reference in this release, 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 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. 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: 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 Real-time systems Computer systems in which the computer is required to perform its tasks within the time restraints of some process or simultaneously with the system it is assisting. 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; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; and the valuation of equity investments and collectibility of notes receivable, including but not limited to our equity and debt investment in Thirdspace. 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 25, 2002 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 Computer Corporation, please contact Concurrent Computer Corporation, 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 http://www.ccur.com. Concurrent Computer Corporation, its logo and MediaHawk 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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