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Thursday June 10, 11:22 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Boeing Purchases Four MediaHawk
Video Server Solutions for Digital
Debrief and Analysis Systems for Over
$2.6 Million
Simulation and Training Program Enhanced by Video-On-Demand
Technology
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1999-- Concurrent Computer
Corporation (Nasdaq:CCUR - news) announced today that The Boeing Company's Aerospace Support
business recently purchased four MediaHawk(tm) Video Servers as debrief systems for use in the
United Kingdom's WAH-64 Apache Longbow Helicopter Training Program. The total purchase order
is for $2.6 million. Concurrent's long-time customer, Boeing, will now be able to take advantage of
Concurrent's hot new technology, Video-On-Demand (VOD), integrating it into its cutting-edge,
real-time simulation and training debrief systems.
Concurrent's MediaHawk debrief system can simultaneously record the actions of one crew in a
simulator while playing back the events of a previous session for a second crew. With the MediaHawk,
instructors can ''mark'' certain events with hand-held controllers and play back those events in any
sequence desired. These debrief systems can accommodate multiple channels, or streams, each of
which is completely independent and interactive. Users are able to select, play, stop, and pause on each
digital video stream independently with prompt and predictable response times. Furthermore, these
video streams are delivered with no degradation to performance or video quality regardless of the
number of digital video streams concurrently supported. By implementing Concurrent's innovative
technology, variable-bit-rate encoded data can be supported to deliver improved and consistent video
quality, and reduce content storage requirements and costs. MediaHawk can be incorporated into
existing training systems and can be configured to support one or more simulators.
The MediaHawk debrief system records cockpit video, aircraft multi-function display video, sensor
video, and several audio channels. A recording of simulator network data is coupled with the multiple
video streams, and this data may be used at the debrief to recreate a visual (stealth) view of the
exercise area. While a debrief is in progress, the instructor may review the recorded video data
alongside the visual recreation of the simulated virtual environment. The recreated stealth view can be
used to review any event from any perspective, thus delivering a highly detailed yet easily understood
debrief of the most complex situations.
This is the latest sale of Concurrent's debrief systems among traditional real-time customers, thus
demonstrating a growing demand to combine state-of-the-art VOD technology with traditional
simulation and training systems. Other debrief customers include STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH; a
German company that was contracted to develop tank simulators for the German Army; Thomson
Training & Simulation, which used the system in the British Army's Lynx multi-role helicopter
simulator; and Aer Lingus.
''This is a significant project for us,'' said Mike McGaugh, Boeing's Program Manager. ''The WAH-64
Apache is one of the most technologically advanced combat helicopters in production today, and as
such it requires highly-trained flight crews to fully exploit its capabilities. Therefore, we were extremely
selective in the choice of a training system to use in conjunction with our simulation facilities.
Concurrent's 12-channel debrief system allows us to provide effective training while promoting
efficient use of simulator resources.''
''We are seeing growing demand from our large, real-time customer base to incorporate VOD
technology in training and simulation projects,'' said Corky Siegel, Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer, and President, Concurrent Computer Corporation. ''Incorporating the MediaHawk
into a debrief system creates a new industry standard for debriefing systems. I am pleased that Boeing,
one of our largest and oldest customers, is setting the trend for both the military and civilian simulation
and training markets.''
Concurrent Computer Corporation, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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; simulation; and vibration control.
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.
MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other names, products, and
services are trademarks of their respective holders.
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