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Major Projects Victoria Selects Concurrent's iHawk-Based Control Syst
Major Projects Victoria Selects Concurrent's iHawk-Based Control Systems for The Australian Synchrotron Project Concurrent's iHawk(TM) Powered by RedHawk(TM) Real-Time Linux(R) Delivers the Guaranteed Response for Time-Sensitive, Mission-Critical, Data Acquisition and Control Application
Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR), a leading provider of integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that its Australian subsidiary has delivered the first of multiple iHawk(TM) systems to Major Projects Victoria for the Australian Synchrotron Project (ASP). iHawk, powered by Concurrent's RedHawk(TM) real-time Linux(R), was selected for its highly deterministic response and high performance capabilities to respond to ASP's data acquisition and I/O control (IOC) system requirements. These high performance and distributed IOCs will provide the foundation control system for the synchrotron light beam storage ring.
A synchrotron is a powerful machine (about the size of a football field), which uses beams of light a million times brighter than sunlight to probe the physical structure of materials down to the level of atoms and molecules. Synchrotrons are essential tools for research and development in many industries, including: biotechnology and drug design; advanced manufacturing; and medical research and diagnosis; as well as meeting requirements for the Australian Defence Force to extend the life of engine components and provide improved ceramic coatings in military jet engines. The Australian synchrotron will act as an essential new tool for groundbreaking scientific and industrial research.
After an extensive review and selection process, Concurrent was chosen as the preferred supplier due to the company's ability to fully comply with all aspects of the strict commercial requirements and detailed technical specification, while meeting the budgetary requirements, as a condition of the evaluation criteria.
The main application control software specified by the ASP is the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), which is an open-source set of software tools, libraries and applications developed collaboratively by scientific organizations around the world and used to create distributed real-time control systems for scientific instruments such as particle accelerators, telescopes and other large scientific equipment.
Concurrent's RedHawk real-time Linux operating system is a key component to the solution. Concurrent has successfully ported the EPICS IOC software to make use of RedHawk's facilities, which has improved the performance of the core EPICS components. Concurrent's Special Systems Group was able to meet the exact technical requirements using industry best-in-class, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, complemented by enhanced Linux drivers for all proposed I/O boards, to ensure reliable real-time performance. Concurrent will also provide custom EPICS drivers and support for all I/O.
"Deterministic response time and high precision control is pivotal to the operation of the Australian synchrotron," said Richard Farnsworth, Lead Control Systems Engineer for the ASP. "Concurrent's commitment to high performance, mission-critical solutions is evidenced by the company's history of real-time application successes, and its RedHawk Linux platform clearly demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed the strict technical standards required by the operation."
"The Australian synchrotron project represents enormous potential for innovative advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences and advanced manufacturing for researchers and the creation of a leading national science facility in Melbourne, Victoria." said Warren Neuburger, Concurrent Chief Operating Officer. "Concurrent's RedHawk Linux delivers deterministic response time that customers around the globe trust and depend on, and we are proud that Major Projects Victoria has chosen Concurrent to play a key role in this milestone science infrastructure project."
The Australian Synchrotron is scheduled to open in 2007.
Concurrent's RedHawk Real-Time Linux
Concurrent's RedHawk Linux is an industry-standard, POSIX-compliant, real-time version of the open source Linux operating system. RedHawk Linux, compatible with the popular Red Hat(R) Linux distribution, provides high I/O throughput, guaranteed fast response to external events, and optimized interprocess communication. RedHawk is an ideal Linux environment for the complex real-time applications found in simulation, data acquisition, and industrial systems control. RedHawk Linux user-level commands, utilities and system administration are standard Red Hat. RedHawk achieves real-time performance by replacing the Red Hat kernel with a multithreaded, fully-preemptable kernel with low-latency enhancements. RedHawk's true symmetric multiprocessing support includes load-balancing and CPU shielding to maximize determinism and real-time performance in mission-critical solutions.
About The Australian Synchrotron Project
The State Government of Victoria in Australia has taken the initiative to construct Australia's first Synchrotron Project, located at Clayton, Melbourne. The synchrotron will have a 25-year operational life and is scheduled to open in March 2007. Major Projects Victoria has been tasked by the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) under the provisions of the Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994, to build the Synchrotron on behalf of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. The Victorian Government has committed $157.2 million to the project. For more information, go to www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au.
About Concurrent
Since 1966, Concurrent (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, has been a premier provider of solutions that fulfill real-time expectations for commercial and government markets. The company's high performance computing solutions and software are utilized in strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, process control, and data acquisition. Concurrent is also a recognized leader in the digital cable market, with video-on-demand systems deployed worldwide by major broadband operators. Its proven technology is based on open standards and provides a flexible, comprehensive and robust solution for HFC, DSL, and IP-based networks. Concurrent has nearly four decades of experience in high-performance, on-demand, mission-critical solutions and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. When used or incorporated by reference in this release, the words "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties which could affect our financial condition or results of operations include, without limitation: our ability to keep our customers satisfied; availability of video-on-demand content; delays or cancellations of customer orders; changes in product demand; economic conditions; various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions; uncertainties relating to the development and ownership of intellectual property; uncertainties relating to our ability and the ability of other companies to enforce their intellectual property rights; the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories; the concentration of our customers; failure to effectively manage change; delays in testing and introductions of new products; rapid technology changes; system errors or failures; reliance on a limited number of suppliers; uncertainties associated with international business activities, including foreign regulations, trade controls, taxes, and currency fluctuations; the highly competitive environment in which we operate and predatory pricing pressures; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; the success of new products in both the VOD and ISD divisions; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO Group; capital spending patterns by a limited customer base; and obligations that could impact revenue recognition.
Other important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 7, 2004 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.
Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent, please contact Concurrent, 4375 River Green Parkway, Suite 100, Duluth, GA 30096. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (877) 978-7363, fax (678) 258-4199. Readers can also access information through the company's Web site at www.ccur.com.
Concurrent Computer Corporation, its logo, iHawk, and RedHawk are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Business Editors
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2005--
Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR), a leading provider of integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that its Australian subsidiary has delivered the first of multiple iHawk(TM) systems to Major Projects Victoria for the Australian Synchrotron Project (ASP). iHawk, powered by Concurrent's RedHawk(TM) real-time Linux(R), was selected for its highly deterministic response and high performance capabilities to respond to ASP's data acquisition and I/O control (IOC) system requirements. These high performance and distributed IOCs will provide the foundation control system for the synchrotron light beam storage ring.
A synchrotron is a powerful machine (about the size of a football field), which uses beams of light a million times brighter than sunlight to probe the physical structure of materials down to the level of atoms and molecules. Synchrotrons are essential tools for research and development in many industries, including: biotechnology and drug design; advanced manufacturing; and medical research and diagnosis; as well as meeting requirements for the Australian Defence Force to extend the life of engine components and provide improved ceramic coatings in military jet engines. The Australian synchrotron will act as an essential new tool for groundbreaking scientific and industrial research.
After an extensive review and selection process, Concurrent was chosen as the preferred supplier due to the company's ability to fully comply with all aspects of the strict commercial requirements and detailed technical specification, while meeting the budgetary requirements, as a condition of the evaluation criteria.
The main application control software specified by the ASP is the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), which is an open-source set of software tools, libraries and applications developed collaboratively by scientific organizations around the world and used to create distributed real-time control systems for scientific instruments such as particle accelerators, telescopes and other large scientific equipment.
Concurrent's RedHawk real-time Linux operating system is a key component to the solution. Concurrent has successfully ported the EPICS IOC software to make use of RedHawk's facilities, which has improved the performance of the core EPICS components. Concurrent's Special Systems Group was able to meet the exact technical requirements using industry best-in-class, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, complemented by enhanced Linux drivers for all proposed I/O boards, to ensure reliable real-time performance. Concurrent will also provide custom EPICS drivers and support for all I/O.
"Deterministic response time and high precision control is pivotal to the operation of the Australian synchrotron," said Richard Farnsworth, Lead Control Systems Engineer for the ASP. "Concurrent's commitment to high performance, mission-critical solutions is evidenced by the company's history of real-time application successes, and its RedHawk Linux platform clearly demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed the strict technical standards required by the operation."
"The Australian synchrotron project represents enormous potential for innovative advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences and advanced manufacturing for researchers and the creation of a leading national science facility in Melbourne, Victoria." said Warren Neuburger, Concurrent Chief Operating Officer. "Concurrent's RedHawk Linux delivers deterministic response time that customers around the globe trust and depend on, and we are proud that Major Projects Victoria has chosen Concurrent to play a key role in this milestone science infrastructure project."
The Australian Synchrotron is scheduled to open in 2007.
Concurrent's RedHawk Real-Time Linux
Concurrent's RedHawk Linux is an industry-standard, POSIX-compliant, real-time version of the open source Linux operating system. RedHawk Linux, compatible with the popular Red Hat(R) Linux distribution, provides high I/O throughput, guaranteed fast response to external events, and optimized interprocess communication. RedHawk is an ideal Linux environment for the complex real-time applications found in simulation, data acquisition, and industrial systems control. RedHawk Linux user-level commands, utilities and system administration are standard Red Hat. RedHawk achieves real-time performance by replacing the Red Hat kernel with a multithreaded, fully-preemptable kernel with low-latency enhancements. RedHawk's true symmetric multiprocessing support includes load-balancing and CPU shielding to maximize determinism and real-time performance in mission-critical solutions.
About The Australian Synchrotron Project
The State Government of Victoria in Australia has taken the initiative to construct Australia's first Synchrotron Project, located at Clayton, Melbourne. The synchrotron will have a 25-year operational life and is scheduled to open in March 2007. Major Projects Victoria has been tasked by the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) under the provisions of the Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994, to build the Synchrotron on behalf of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. The Victorian Government has committed $157.2 million to the project. For more information, go to www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au.
About Concurrent
Since 1966, Concurrent (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, has been a premier provider of solutions that fulfill real-time expectations for commercial and government markets. The company's high performance computing solutions and software are utilized in strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, process control, and data acquisition. Concurrent is also a recognized leader in the digital cable market, with video-on-demand systems deployed worldwide by major broadband operators. Its proven technology is based on open standards and provides a flexible, comprehensive and robust solution for HFC, DSL, and IP-based networks. Concurrent has nearly four decades of experience in high-performance, on-demand, mission-critical solutions and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. When used or incorporated by reference in this release, the words "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties which could affect our financial condition or results of operations include, without limitation: our ability to keep our customers satisfied; availability of video-on-demand content; delays or cancellations of customer orders; changes in product demand; economic conditions; various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions; uncertainties relating to the development and ownership of intellectual property; uncertainties relating to our ability and the ability of other companies to enforce their intellectual property rights; the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories; the concentration of our customers; failure to effectively manage change; delays in testing and introductions of new products; rapid technology changes; system errors or failures; reliance on a limited number of suppliers; uncertainties associated with international business activities, including foreign regulations, trade controls, taxes, and currency fluctuations; the highly competitive environment in which we operate and predatory pricing pressures; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; the success of new products in both the VOD and ISD divisions; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO Group; capital spending patterns by a limited customer base; and obligations that could impact revenue recognition.
Other important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 7, 2004 and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.
Note to Editors: For additional company or product information from Concurrent, please contact Concurrent, 4375 River Green Parkway, Suite 100, Duluth, GA 30096. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (877) 978-7363, fax (678) 258-4199. Readers can also access information through the company's Web site at www.ccur.com.
Concurrent Computer Corporation, its logo, iHawk, and RedHawk are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Concurrent, Duluth Laurie Sillay Lahr, 678-258-4000 laurie.sillay.lahr@ccur.com
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