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Concurrent iHawk Selected for Wind Tunnel Test System by Leading Korean Engineering Firm Daewoo E&C.


ATLANTA -- Concurrent's Turnkey Real-Time Linux(R)-based Solution Provides 256 Channels of High-Speed Data Acquisition and Analysis

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: CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ), Integrated Solutions Division (ISD See IDD. ), today announced that Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd has purchased a Concurrent iHawk(TM) Intel(R)-Xeon(R) multiprocessor powered by RedHawk(TM) Linux for their next generation wind tunnel wind tunnel, apparatus for studying the interaction between a solid body and an airstream. A wind tunnel simulates the conditions of an aircraft in flight by causing a high-speed stream of air to flow past a model of the aircraft (or part of an aircraft) being tested.  data acquisition and analysis test system. Daewoo E&C will use the high-performance iHawk as a 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.

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 collection system to measure and evaluate wind pressure on large industrial plant structures.

The iHawk turnkey solution includes Concurrent data acquisition and control software and pressure management application software developed by Concurrent Nippon Corporation, Concurrent's Japanese subsidiary. The dual-processor iHawk contains 256 analog-to-digital data acquisition channels linked to micro-differential pressure sensors and amplifiers for simultaneous sampling of wind data.

Concurrent iHawk systems are powered by one to eight Intel Xeon processors, up to 32 GB of memory, and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS.

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 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. .

RedHawk Linux provides fast response to external events, optimized interprocess communication See IPC. , 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 operating system (OS)

Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs.
 for high-performance, simulation, data acquisition and industrial control applications throughout the world.

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 Warren Neuburger, Concurrent ISD president, "We are very pleased that our iHawk was selected by Daewoo for their latest wind tunnel data acquisition application." Neuburger added, "Daewoo is one of many Concurrent customers that have seamlessly migrated from our previous-generation proprietary platforms to our new COTS-based iHawk."

"For years we have relied on Concurrent systems for wind tunnel testing to improve our engineering designs," said Mr. Han-Young Kim, of Daewoo E&C. "We choose Concurrent because they offer a total solution including sensor amplifiers and pressure measurement software. Concurrent's next-generation iHawk will allow us to quickly take advantage of advanced technology without reengineering."

About Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd

Founded in 1973, Daewoo E&C is one of the largest engineering and construction companies in Korea. With strong commercial competitiveness, extensive technical expertise and more than 3,500 professional staff, Daewoo E&C has become a world leader in the core business fields of power plants, petrochemical plants, LNG LNG (liquefied natural gas): see under natural gas.  facilities, high-rise buildings and large-scale civil projects.

For the last several years Daewoo E&C has exceeded most of the other leading Korean construction companies in key commercial indicators such as total amount of new contracts, operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
, net profits, amount of public works, and the number of residential apartments built. Daewoo E&C also has a healthy balance sheet with total assets over $4 billion US dollars.

Daewoo's worldwide experience covers more than 30 countries over five continents. With support from 28 branch offices and subsidiaries in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and America, Daewoo is currently executing 30 overseas projects. With innovation and creativity, Daewoo E&C remains focused on providing best value to its customers and clients in Korea and all around the world.

About Concurrent

Since 1966, Concurrent (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Duluth, 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, information technology, and software. Within the digital cable market, Concurrent is a recognized leader, currently serving nine of the largest network operators in 87 markets, surpassing 16.6 million basic subscribers and 5.5 million digital subscribers. Concurrent's proven technology provides a flexible, comprehensive, robust solution for HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax.
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, DSL DSL
 in full Digital Subscriber Line

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, 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," "anticipates," 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: our ability to keep our customers satisfied; 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 and predatory pricing pressures; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; the success of new products in both the VOD See video-on-demand.

VoD - video on demand
 and ISD divisions; the success of our new initiative to penetrate opportunities with the U.S. government; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO group; capital spending capital spending

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 patterns by a limited customer base; and contract obligations that could impact revenue recognition.

Other important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K Form 10-K

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Form 10-K

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 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 7, 2004 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 Computer Corporation, its logo, iHawk and RedHawk 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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