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To: cksla who wrote (5783)	10/29/1998 4:20:00 PM
From: bob	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 8581

robert, I believe this announcement today by CCUR may important to us: Thursday October 29, 1:46 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release General Instrument and Concurrent Computer Corporation Agree To Integrate End-to-End Video-On-Demand System Integrated System Offers Cable Subscribers Wide Range of Interactive Services FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1998-- Concurrent Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:CCUR - news) and General Instrument Corporation (NYSE:GIC - news) announced today that they have agreed to offer an integrated end-to-end Video-On-Demand (VOD) system based upon the GI interactive digital cable network system, GI digital set-top terminals, and Concurrent's MediaHawk(tm) Video Server. GI is the leading supplier of interactive digital set-top terminals to the cable industry with over 2 million delivered. GI's digital interactive terminals (the DCT-1000/1200, DCT-2000, and DCT-5000+) offer cable system operators a rich feature set that includes real-time RF back-channel command and control, MPEG-2 digital video, and Dolby AC3 digital audio. In addition, cable operators can seamlessly integrate GI's digital set-top terminals with GI's large installed base of analog cable systems. By integrating GI's digital and interactive digital set-top terminals with Concurrent's MediaHawk Video Servers, cable operators can offer their subscribers a wide range of innovative and entertaining applications. These new applications include VOD, interactive program guides, Internet access, email, community information services, and electronic commerce applications. GI has deployed digital systems passing over 28 million households in North America. ''The combination of the MediaHawk Video Server and GI's interactive digital cable network system and set-top terminals provides the cable industry with a cost-effective solution which completely addresses technical and operational requirements,'' said E. Courtney Siegel, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Concurrent Computer Corporation. ''In addition, GI is the leading supplier to the cable industry with the largest installed base of digital interactive systems and consumer set-top terminals. Our completely integrated VOD solution can be deployed to that already significant and rapidly growing customer base,'' he added. ''This agreement is another demonstration of GI's continuing commitment to provide our customers with innovative and entertaining interactive digital services. The ability to deliver true interactive video-on-demand is among the most highly desired and eagerly awaited of these services,'' said Denton Kanouff, Vice President, Marketing for General Instrument's Digital Network Systems. He further commented, ''Our relationship with Concurrent Computer Corporation allows us to provide cable system operators with another choice for providing cost-effective video-on-demand as well as other revenue-producing interactive digital services. The relationship enables a complete solution for cable system operators.'' Concurrent Computer Corporation, (Nasdaq:CCUR - news; WWW.CCUR.COM), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a leading supplier in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the residential, corporate training, 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. General Instrument Corporation (NYSE:GIC - news) is a leading worldwide provider of integrated and interactive broadband access solutions, teaming with its business partners to lead the convergence of the Internet, telecommunications and video entertainment industries. MediaHawk is a trademark of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other products or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Cap