Million dollar contract and does not even ripple the water??????????
Concurrent Computer Corporation Receives $1 Million
Contract for Hardware and Software From STN Atlas
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 1998--Concurrent Computer
Corporation (NASDAQ:CCUR - news) announced today that STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH
purchased 16 Concurrent MAXIONS and real-time software for simulation training programs.
STN purchased Concurrent's real-time, multiprocessing the MAXIONs and real-time software to
simulate tank combat environments. The MAXIONs will be networked to twelve simulators along a
DIS FDDI network. Operational sequences, different weather conditions, the display of targets and
effects, as well as the training scenario will be processed by the Concurrent systems in real-time.
''As a result of many years of experience, we are one of the world's leading manufacturers in the
field of training and special simulation for civil and military purposes,'' said Wolfgang Herrnberger,
Head of the Procurement Office, STN Atlas. ''We strive to offer our customers complete training
concepts. Concurrent's integrated hardware and software solutions help us meet that goal. In
addition, we depend on Concurrent's development strategy to help us reach competitive solutions in
view of the rapidly changing simulation market.''
''Long-time Concurrent customers, such as STN Atlas, are adding more real-time software and
tools to their purchases when they come to us for hardware solutions,'' said Corky Siegel, Chairman
of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Concurrent Computer Corporation. ''Sales of
Concurrent's software are gaining momentum as our customers discover that Concurrent not only
develops great hardware, but also designs some of the best real-time software and packaged tools
available today.''
STN Atlas Elektronik, headquartered in Bremen, Germany, is a leading company in the field of
electronics and systems technology. Company divisions include Naval and Simulation Systems,
Marine Electronics, and Land and Airborne Systems.
Concurrent Computer Corporation, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the 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 simulation; data acquisition; instrumentation and process control; software; and vibration
control. Concurrent is also one of the leaders in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This
market includes the hospitality, residential, corporate training, 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
ccur.com.
MAXION is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Contact:
Concurrent Computer Corporation
Andrea Smith (Media)
954/973-5342 or asmith@mail.ccur.com
or
Beth Alonzo (Analysts/Investors)
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