Cox Communications Selects Concurrent Computer Corporation for Initial Deployment of Video-On-Demand Services.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2000 Atlanta-based Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :COX) and 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 ) today announced that Cox Communications has selected Concurrent's Video-On-Demand (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) hardware and software for its initial deployment of VOD for residential customers. Cox will introduce VOD services in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , allowing customers to instantly view digital movies, with features like fast-forward, rewind, and pause. With the initial deployment already underway, the service is now being tested in employee homes and will be available for a limited number of San Diego customers later this year. "The selection of Concurrent as the vendor for our initial deployment of VOD was based on an exhaustive RFP (Request For Proposal) A document that invites a vendor to submit a bid for hardware, software and/or services. It may provide a general or very detailed specification of the system. 1. (business) RFP - Request for Proposal. 2. process," said John Hildebrand, Director of Multimedia Technology for Cox Communications. "We selected Concurrent based on its technology, applications, implementation, and quality. We are excited to take this important step toward offering our customers a full range of interactive services." Steve Nussrallah, President and 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 Computer Corporation, said: "We are extremely pleased to have been selected by Cox Communications for its initial deployment of VOD. We are committed to helping Cox successfully launch VOD services in San Diego and look forward to future deployments." Concurrent's MediaHawk(TM) VOD System is a scalable, fully integrated, end-to-end VOD solution based on Concurrent's MediaHawk Video Server and BackOffice Software. The MediaHawk technology includes complete system management and control capabilities. About the Companies Cox Communications, (NYSE:COX) serves approximately 6 million customers nationwide, making it the nation's fifth largest cable television company. A full-service provider of telecommunications products, Cox offers an array of services, including Cox Cable; advanced digital video programming services under the Cox Digital Cable brand; local and long distance telephone services under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; high-speed Internet access via Cox@Home, Road Runner and Cox Express; advanced digital video programming services under the Cox Digital Cable brand; and commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Cox is an investor in telecommunications companies including Sprint PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. and Excite@Home, as well as programming networks including Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Outdoor Life, and Speedvision. More information about Cox Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.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 Computer Corporation'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 MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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