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To: Nimbus who wrote (9540)	6/15/1999 8:26:00 AM
From: ENOTS	Respond to of 21142

read this TM it is called a SALE! Tuesday June 15, 8:02 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Concurrent Computer Corporation Announces CATV Order for Video-On-Demand Hardware and Software to Support a Live Customer Trial/Deployment System Deployment of Video-On-Demand Services to Cable Subscribers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999-- Concurrent Computer Corporation announced today that a top 10 U.S. Cable TV Operator has selected its MediaHawk(TM) Video Server and BackOffice Software Suite for a system trial/deployment. This system trial provides a test of an end-to-end integrated system featuring Concurrent's MediaHawk Video Server and BackOffice Software, Scientific-Atlanta's broadband digital head-end system, and the Scientific-Atlanta Explorer® 2000 digital set-top box. Deployment is planned after trial completion. Concurrent offered a complete end-to-end software solution for customers, including billing, content management, royalty payments, etc. PRASARA Technologies of Orlando, Florida, one of Concurrent's partners, provided design and support services for many of these software solutions. These technical features were fundamental requirements for making the customer's application work. Furthermore, the customer's existing network required Concurrent to develop a customized solution. Concurrent's engineering personnel worked with the customer's technical personnel to develop a unique configuration of Concurrent's video servers to provide a solution that would work with the existing system network. The ability of Concurrent to offer customized engineering support was instrumental in making this project come to fruition. E. Courtney Siegel, Chief Executive Officer, Concurrent Computer Corporation, commented, ''This sale has tremendous significance to our company and the CATV industry. It confirms our belief that the Concurrent Video Server offers a superior technology and is available to meet the CATV industry's desire to deploy this VOD technology to assist its digital system deployment.'' Concurrent Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:CCUR - news; ccur.com), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a leading supplier 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 ccur.com. MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. Explorer is a registered trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.