Diamond Visionics Joins Concurrent's Channel Partner Program.ATLANTA -- Partnership Enables Diamond Visionics to Resell Concurrent's ImaGen(TM) Image Generation (IG) System for PC-based Visual Simulation 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 ), Integrated Solutions Division, a leading provider of integrated computer solutions Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) is a computer software company headquartered in Bedford, MA. They provide Graphic User Interface (GUI) development tools and professional services for UNIX and Linux platforms. for mission-critical applications, today announced that Diamond Visionics has become an authorized reseller of its ImaGen(TM) Visual Servers and iHawk(TM)-related products through membership in Concurrent's Channel Partner Program. By joining this new program, Diamond Visionics will be able to offer its customers an integrated image generation solution using Concurrent's ImaGen(TM) Visual Server and Diamond Visionics' image generation software products. This integrated solution will provide customers with a proven and reliable hardware platform using the latest in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) graphics engines and dynamically generated image databases. Concurrent recently unveiled its distinctive Channel Partner Program to broaden its sales reach through the development of worldwide indirect sales channels. The Channel Partner Program is structured to offer partners a path to grow their business together with Concurrent and enjoy increased revenue and benefit opportunities. The program provides a framework of sales, marketing, engineering and training benefits designed to integrate Concurrent products with Channel Partner hardware and software products. Concurrent iHawk and ImaGen COTS platforms, featuring the RedHawk(TM) Linux(R) 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. , enable partners to respond to a broader set of specific market needs faster, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and service. "Our overall objective in establishing membership in the Channel Partner Program is to merge Diamond Visionics' technology with Concurrent's integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. and hardware. The program will allow us to co-develop an extremely reliable, deterministic platform for simulation display," said Graham Upton Graham Upton is the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, and has been since September 1997. He is currently under active votes of no-confidence from the Students' Union and the staff unions. , vice president of Business Development for Diamond Visionics. "We are pleased to team with Diamond Visionics to offer our customers a virtual one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for completely integrated Linux-based PC-IG solutions. This partnership will increase customer satisfaction while meeting the challenges associated with rapidly changing technology," said Warren Neuburger, president of Concurrent's Integrated Solutions Division. ImaGen Visual Server (PC-IG) Concurrent's ImaGen visual servers features the latest, industry-standard COTS components from leading graphics suppliers, ensuring that application developers will have access to the best possible image generation solutions. ImaGen servers are available with multiple Intel(R) Xeon(TM) or 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. (R) Opteron processors in a range of tower or rackmount enclosures. ImaGen can be configured with a choice of powerful dual-monitor-capable graphics controllers such as those offered by NVIDIA, ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. and 3DLabs. Loaded with popular 3D visualization software like MultiGen-Paradigm's Vega Prime, DiSTI's GL Studio(TM), and OpenGL, ImaGen is the most flexible high-performance Linux-based graphics platform available today. ImaGen servers are powered by Concurrent's RedHawk Linux real-time operating system. RedHawk Linux is also featured on Concurrent iHawk multiprocessors, the industry's leading Linux environment for deterministic, real-time applications. RedHawk is compatible with the popular Red Hat(R) Linux distribution The Linux operating system packaged for customers for a fee. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and technical support. . About Diamond Visionics Founded in 1996, Diamond Visionics (www.diamondvisionics.com), based in Vestal vestal (vĕs`təl), in Roman religion, priestess of Vesta. The vestals were first two, then four, then six in number. While still little girls, they were chosen from prominent Roman families to serve for 30 (originally 5) years, during which , NY, is a small business made up of highly skilled and innovative individuals who represent a formidable knowledge base in the research, analysis and design of simulation technologies. This technology is applied across a broad range of needs from training and simulation to medical and homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . Diamond Visionics has expertise and products in the three elements of visual systems - Image Generators, Databases, and Display systems. About Concurrent Since 1966, Concurrent (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Duluth, Georgia Duluth is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and a suburb of Atlanta located in the Metro Atlanta area. Unincorporated portions of northeast Fulton County and Forsyth County also have Duluth as a mailing address, though this area is technically outside city limits. , has been a premier provider of high-performance, on-demand, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's Integrated Solutions Division (ISD See IDD. ) 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 (VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand ) Division is a recognized leader in the digital cable market, with VOD systems deployed worldwide by major broadband operators. Its proven technology is based on open standards and provides a flexible, comprehensive and 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 has nearly four decades of real-time technology experience and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in 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; the failure of supplied components; 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 and ISD divisions; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO Group; capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. 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 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 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, its logo, ImaGen, iHawk and RedHawk are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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