Company Press Release
Automotive Supplier Continental Teves
Purchases $280K Concurrent
Computer Corporation Real-Time
System for Driving Simulator
Concurrent's TurboHawk(tm) to Test Brake System Controllers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1999-- Concurrent Computer Corporation
(Nasdaq:CCUR - news) announced today that Continental Teves, a leader in safety and comfort
systems to major car manufacturers, recently purchased an 8-processor TurboHawk system. The
system, which includes Concurrent's PowerWorks(tm) Integrated Development Environment, will be
used in the Continental Teves Auburn, Michigan development center to provide man-in-the-loop
simulations. Continental Teves is currently developing advanced vehicle dynamics stability systems by
integrating the driver with vehicle dynamics models, suspension models, and powertrain models.
Continental Teves ranks first in the world in the production of disk brakes and second in anti-locking
brake systems. Its Electronic Stability Program (ESP), an interactive, high-tech safety system,
significantly increases drivers' chances of avoiding potential crashes. By comparing the driver's intent
with reality 150 times per second, the system responds faster than a human can.
''Lives depend on the responsiveness and predictability of our braking systems,'' said Scott Cheney,
Simulation Engineer, Continental Teves. ''The hard, real-time determinism of the Concurrent system
allows us to confidently predict brake system response to critical driving conditions as well as over the
entire spectrum of situations that drivers may potentially encounter.''
According to Corky Siegel, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President, Concurrent Computer
Corporation, ''Concurrent has a long history of providing complete solutions to automotive industry
giants. Because our real-time systems support the most demanding applications, automobile and original
equipment manufacturers know they can simulate their controllers in real-time, reducing time to market
and costly prototypes.''
About the Companies
Continental Teves, with headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, is one of the world's largest
automotive suppliers. Approximately one-half of its sales are derived from its business in the fields of
anti-locking brakes, traction-control systems, and the ESP. Its replacement business accounts for just
under 10% of its total sales. Continental Teves also maintains development facilities in Frankfurt and
Detroit and manufacturing facilities in Europe, South America, Asia, and the United States.
Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), 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, 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.
TurboHawk and PowerWorks are trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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