Concurrent iHawk Chosen for Unmanned Combat Aircraft Vehicle Simulation by Leading Italian Aerospace Company Alenia Aeronautica.ATLANTA -- Concurrent's Real-Time Linux(R)-Based Platform to Serve as Alenia's Next Generation UCAV UCAV Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle UCAV Uninhabited Combat Air Vehicle UCAV Uninhabited Combat Aerial Vehicle Simulation Host and Image Generation (IG) Systems Concurrent Computer Corporation 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 ), Integrated Solutions Division (ISD See IDD. ), today announced that Alenia Aeronautica/Finmeccanica has purchased Concurrent's iHawk(TM) Intel(R)-Xeon(R) graphics systems powered by RedHawk(TM) Linux(R) for their next generation COTS (Commercial-Off-the-Shelf)-based Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle The Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) or "combat drones" is the name of a new class of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). They differ from ordinary UAVs, because they are designed to deliver weapons (attack targets) – possibly with a great degree of autonomy. (UCAV) simulation platform. Alenia Aeronautica plans to use the high-performance iHawk(TM) multiprocessor systems as the real-time host and graphics system for the visual system for their next generation UCAV simulator. To reduce engineering time and labor costs, Alenia will utilize Concurrent's Linux based, NightStar(TM) tool kit, a standards-based set of real-time software development tools that enable system builders to maximize productivity in real-time application development. NightStar tools are specifically designed to allow integrators to intelligently identify problems early in the project life cycle - and correct them faster. According to Warren Neuburger, Concurrent ISD president, "We are extremely pleased to be selected by Alenia Aeronautica, a recognized leader in the aerospace industry with a long-standing tradition of technology innovation." Neuburger added, "Alenia Aeronautica's engineering success in UCAV applications and its use of COTS-based products, including RedHawk real-time Linux as an alternative to more costly proprietary IG (Image Generation) solutions, is truly ground breaking." iHawk systems are powered by one to eight Intel Pentium(R) Xeon processors, up to 4 GB of memory, and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output in rackmount and tower enclosures. iHawks are true symmetric multiprocessors that run a single copy of Concurrent's RedHawk Linux 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. . In image generation applications, the iHawk 860 can be configured with a variety of NVIDIA(R) dual-monitor capable AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. (Accelerated Graphics Port See AGP. (hardware, graphics) Accelerated Graphics Port - (AGP) A bus specification by Intel which gives low-cost 3D graphics cards faster access to main memory on personal computers than the usual PCI bus. ) and PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect See PCI. (hardware) Peripheral Component Interconnect - (PCI) A standard for connecting peripherals to a personal computer, designed by Intel and released around Autumn 1993. PCI is supported by most major manufacturers including Apple Computer. ) graphics controllers. Combined with popular 3D visualization software such as OpenGL(R), OpenSceneGraph, Vega Prime(TM) and GL Studio(TM), the iHawk is the ideal COTS based imaging platform for today's simulation, imaging and modeling applications. RedHawk Linux provides fast response to external events, optimized interprocess communication, and high I/O throughput needed for time-critical applications. RedHawk Linux, compatible with the popular Red Hat distribution, has gained acceptance as a leading real-time Linux operating system for high-performance, mission-critical applications by customers throughout the world. Concurrent recently delivered the industry's first real-time Linux for the AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Opteron(TM) processor for the development of next-generation, 64-bit real-time applications. About Alenia Aeronautica Alenia Aeronautica (www.alenia-aeronautica.it) is the Italian leader in aeronautics and an important player in European aerospace. A 1.18 billion Euro company with full system integration capabilities and high R&D investment, it designs and builds high performance combat aircraft, military and commercial transport aircraft and advanced structures for military and commercial aircraft. Through its subsidiary Aeronavali, it offers modification and maintenance advanced services. Alenia Aeronautica also has significant participation in Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company leader in the design and manufacturing of leading edge trainers. Alenia Aeronautica has strong relationships with the world's key aerospace players and participates in leading programs including Eurofighter Typhoon, A380, 7E7, C-27J Spartan, JSF (JavaServerFaces) A standard framework of components for building rich user interfaces for Java applications. JavaServer Faces run on the server, but are displayed on the client. JSF - JavaServer Faces and ATR ATR Achilles tendon reflex, see Ankle reflex . Its broad systems and process integration competencies make it a valued partner of industry leaders including Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Airbus, EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study , Dassault and BAE Systems. It is committed to global service and product support. The company leverages the skills of its parent Finmeccanica Group, a key aerospace player and national leader in advanced technologies. This helps Alenia Aeronautica expand the know-how developed in 90 years of activity. Based on its sound experience in aircraft integration, the Company has also developed the capability of designing and operating Flight/Mission Simulators and Training systems. In fact, since 1961, all development programmes have been supported by extensive use of proprietary engineering Flight Simulators. These systems are developed in the Company's Simulation, Training Aids and 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 Laboratory, located in Torino and Caselle (Italy). About Concurrent Since 1966, Concurrent Computer Corporation (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has been a premier provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's Integrated Solutions Division focuses on strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition, industrial systems, and software. Concurrent's Video-On-Demand Division is a recognized leader in the digital cable market, serving North America's major cable operators in 80 markets with over 5.2 million digital subscribers and 15.8 million 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 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. Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout 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," 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: 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; 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, 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, its logo, RedHawk, iHawk and NightStar are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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