(DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 28, 2005)-- Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a leading
provider of integrated computer solutions for mission-critical
applications, today announced that Lockheed Martin Space Systems
has selected Concurrent's RedHawk(TM) Linux operating system for
their United States Army Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
program.
Lockheed Martin's selection of Concurrent technology is expected
to serve as a launchpad for additional international partnerships
in winning and executing global programs for global defense and
civil government markets.
Lockheed Martin will use RedHawk real-time Linux in hardware-in-the-loop
(HIL) simulation testing of strategic missile defense subsystems.
HIL simulation is a critical product development process that provides
for thorough testing of components in a virtual environment in
which other subsystems are replaced by mathematical models. Components
to be tested are inserted into a closed loop that is reproducible,
systematic, fast and more reliable than actual bench testing.
Lockheed Martin selected RedHawk for the THAAD program due to
the precision and guaranteed response time of Concurrent's RedHawk
Linux real-time operating system. Only RedHawk Linux was able to
ensure the high frame rates required in their HIL simulation without
frame overruns, thereby ensuring the highest quality of system
test.
Lockheed Martin also uses Concurrent's NightStar(TM) Tool Kit
to reduce engineering time and labor costs. NightStar, a graphical
user interface-based set of real-time software development tools,
enables system builders to maximize productivity in application
development. NightStar tools are specifically designed to allow
integrators to intelligently identify problems early in the project
life cycle - and correct them faster.
"We are honored to be chosen repeatedly by Lockheed Martin
Space Systems," said Warren Neuburger, Concurrent COO. "Lockheed
Martin is at the forefront of the aerospace and defense industry
with a long history of technological excellence. We are pleased
to contribute to Lockheed Martin's engineering success through
its use of RedHawk Linux and other off-the-shelf components-based
products such as the iHawk."
Concurrent iHawk systems are powered by as many as eight Intel
Xeon(TM) or AMD Opteron(R) processors and up to 64 GB of memory
in rack mount and tower enclosures. iHawks are true symmetric multiprocessors
that run a single copy of RedHawk Linux. Configurable with a wide
range of commercially available components, the iHawk is an increasing
popular platform for today's simulation, data acquisition, and
process control solutions.
RedHawk Linux provides fast response to external events, optimized
inter-process communication, and high I/O throughput needed for
time-critical applications. RedHawk Linux, compatible with the
popular Red Hat system, has gained acceptance as a leading real-time
Linux operating system for high-performance applications by customers
throughout the world. RedHawk Linux guarantees that a user application
can respond to an external event in less than 30 microseconds on
a dedicated processor.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, headquartered in Denver,
Colo., is one of the major operating units of Lockheed Martin
Corporation. Space Systems designs, develops, tests, manufactures
and operates a variety of advanced technology systems for military,
civil and commercial customers. Chief products include a full-range
of space launch systems, including heavy-lift capability, ground
systems, remote sensing and communications satellites for commercial
and government customers, advanced space observatories and interplanetary
spacecraft, fleet ballistic missiles and missile defense systems.
About Concurrent
Concurrent (www.ccur.com) is a global leader in providing digital
on-demand systems to the broadband industry and real-time computer
systems for industry and government. Concurrent's VOD systems
are widely deployed worldwide by major broadband operators and
provide a flexible, comprehensive, robust solution which is utilized
within the domestic and international broadband cable, DSL, and
IP-based markets. The company's powerful and scalable VOD systems
are based on open standards and are integrated with the leading
broadband technologies. Concurrent is also a leading provider
of high performance, real-time computer systems, solutions, and
software that focus on hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop
simulation, data acquisition and process control for commercial
and government markets. 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.
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