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Hamilton Sundstrand Purchases $5 Million of Concurrent Computer Corporation Real-Time Systems for Critical Aircraft Testing.


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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2001

- Aerospace Leader Chooses Concurrent for Test Stands -

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 (Nasdaq:CCUR CCUR Center for Crops Utilization Research ), announced today that Hamilton Sundstrand Hamilton Sundstrand, is a global corporation that manufactuers and supports aerospace and industrial products for worldwide markets. It was formed from the merger of Hamilton Standard and Sundstrand Corporation in 1999.  has purchased Concurrent's new Power Hawk(TM) series 700 closely-coupled systems for its hardware-in-the-loop testing of aircraft power subsystems. The value of the total contract, including production and development systems and engineering and training services, will exceed $5 million.

Hamilton Sundstrand intends to implement a fully integrated, turnkey See turnkey system.  test stand to support its product lines using the Concurrent-supplied test stands. A subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE NYSE

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), Hamilton Sundstrand is among the largest global suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. The company designs and manufactures aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft, and is a major supplier for international space programs. Application requirements for its hardware-in-the-loop testing of aircraft power subsystems include real-time simulation, custom engineering, and packaging that will support each phase of the testing process.

Hamilton Sundstrand said it chose the Concurrent systems for many reasons, including Concurrent's history of success with other United Technologies divisions and Concurrent's proven ability to provide complex solutions and engineering support for mission-critical avionics avionics (ā'vēŏn`ĭks), electronic instruments used in air or space flight; also the design and production of such instruments. Early planes had few instruments, but as aviation and aircraft became more complex, so did instrumentation.  applications. Concurrent was able to win the customer's trust in the company's ability to provide quality test stand devices and was also able to reference past successes with other similar complex systems.

"We are proud to be selected by Hamilton Sundstrand for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to delivering our newest, most powerful Power Hawk systems to Hamilton Sundstrand," stated Paul Meyer
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, president Real-Time Division, Concurrent Computer. He noted, "This sale demonstrates that Concurrent is more than a `computer supplier;' - it is also a partner that provides unique engineering solutions for the avionics marketplace."

About The Companies

Hamilton Sundstrand, the Aerospace Power Company,(TM) is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut Windsor Locks is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,043. A July 1, 2002 Census estimate put the town's population at 12,237. . Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated systems solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It is also a major supplier for global space programs.

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 In-flight entertainment (IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight. After World War II commercial aviation flights became a daily event in which entertainment was requested by passengers to help the time pass.  industries. Concurrent is also a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's 30-year-old Real-Time business focuses on strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition, industrial systems, and software. Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , 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, 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 http://www.ccur.com.

Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo are registered trademarks and Power Hawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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