FlightSafety International Awards $2.8 Million Contract to Concurrent Computer Corporation.FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1999-- -- Leading Pilot Training Provider Purchases 33 Night Hawk(R) Real-Time Computer 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 ) announced today that the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Simulation Systems Division of FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRKA NYSE: BRKB Divisions FlightSafety, the world's leading provider of aviation training, was acquired by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA, NYSE: BRKB) is a conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. , Inc. in 1998. The Simulation Systems Division is a leading designer and builder of full-flight aircraft simulators used to train pilots in both commercial and military aviation. The Division has used Concurrent Night Hawk systems in the development of training simulators for numerous aircraft, including the Boeing 737-700, Boeing 777, Boeing 717, Embraer 145, Sikorsky S-76, Learjet 45 and Learjet 60, Hawker 800, Canadair Regional Jet, and Gulfstream V The Gulfstream V and G-V SP are business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. They are also used by the US military under the designation C-37A.[1] The G500 and G550 are improved versions. . The newly purchased Night Hawk systems are also designated for use in these and other flight simulator flight simulator, device providing a controlled environment in which a flight trainee can experience conditions approximating those of actual flight. A simulator generally consists of an enclosure housing a working replica of the interior of the cockpit of an systems. Concurrent's high-performance Night Hawk real-time computer system offers symmetric multiprocessing, a powerful 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. , and compliance with industry and international standards. It is designed to support up to eight CPUs, allowing near-linear performance increases as processors are added to the system. "FlightSafety has remained a valued Concurrent customer for many years. By continuing to purchase Concurrent's real-time systems, FlightSafety can use its existing applications, thereby saving time and money," said Dan Dunleavy, President, Real-Time, Concurrent Computer Corporation. He added, "Concurrent is constantly upgrading its products, so that FlightSafety and other long-term customers can benefit from the most cutting-edge technology in conjunction with systems that have proven their reliability for over 30 years." "FlightSafety Simulation Systems Division is a global leader in aircraft simulation technology. Pilots must receive rigorous preparation for every conceivable situation since the safety of passengers and crew depends on their reactions. To achieve that objective, we use the highest quality aviation training tools and provide the highest possible level of training," said John Slish, Product Information Manager, Simulation Systems Division, FlightSafety International. Headquartered at New York's LaGuardia Airport, FlightSafety trains over 55,000 pilots and aviation personnel each year. FlightSafety's Simulation Systems Division, a pioneering developer of new simulators, has received FAA certification for more different types of advanced flight simulators than any other company in the world. Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software to commercial and government markets. The company's real-time market focuses on strategic business areas that include industrial systems; software and embedded applications; data acquisition; and simulation. Concurrent is also one of the leaders in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the residential entertainment, 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, 2101 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 666-4544, fax (954) 977-5580. Readers can also access information through the company's web site at http://www.ccur.com. Night Hawk is a registered trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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