Posted on 11/29/2005 8:06:45 AM PST by Salo
November 28, 2005 08:47 AM US Eastern Timezone
Lockheed Martin Selects Concurrent's RedHawk Linux for THAAD Missile Defense Program; Concurrent's Real-Time Linux System Supports Mission-Critical Missile Defense Testing
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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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Important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 2, 2005 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.
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Pings.
Imagine a Beowolf cluster of these ( c )Slashdot.
Showing the "blue screen of death" would surely bring down incoming missiles!
Hey, I'm for ANYTHING that will help THAAD actually hit something. Patriot and Standard missiles are doing great, but THAAD needs all the help it can get.
I have an investment in Concurrent (CCUR).
It's a very cheap stock that has not been a great performer but may have a good future.
I have an investment in Concurrent (CCUR).
It's a very cheap stock that has not been a great performer but may have a good future.
The reason is mostly their other business. They are one of the two top suppliers of the servers and software for what I believe is the future of TV- Video on Demand.
Sorry. Don't know how that double happened.
Mmmmm, up to 11 PCI slots in 32b, 64b, or express. That's a lot of DAQ hardware.
Is that the old CNCR (concur) technologies? I made a pot load of money shorting that one. We used to call it "sinker" (cnqr). It was WONDERFULLY overpriced at about 43 dollars. I rode it down to almost 7. Looks like it is doing better these days.
No. Not the same company.
This is Concurrent Computer (spun off from a whole series of companies going back decades )which has also had several bad years but I'm betting it's not a bad speculation at current prices.
I believe a lot in video on demand as the future of TV and hope this company gets its share in server and software sales.
Its "Real Time" division sells these mission critical applications. They had news today about another win concerning helicopter trainers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051129/20051129005046.html?.v=1
But as usually perverse, the stock is down- so far- on the news.
It's a strange frustrating investment but with some huge potential and persistent takeover rumors.
True, but it had a nice little run the last few weeks. Seems to be a case of "Buy the rumor, sell the news." These penny stocks can drive you crazy with the price action. What is really amusing is to watch someone hawking technical analysis try and announce on these things. I am pretty heavily in a couple of biopharmas (mcet and pphm) and I get a chuckle out of these clowns announcing "support" at 60 cents or "resistance" at a dollar twenty, when 20 million dollars could buy either company, or both. It is all raw spec down at these levels.
Red Hawk, what is that, another free copy of Red Hat? So the Chinese can rip a free copy over the internet, and rename it "Red Flag" too then huh.
Lockheed Martin is Chinese? Or did you mean to say "An American company can use it to build better products to defend our nation"?
...just like every other day. *ROTFLOL!!*
*LOL* Good one. This just ain't ol' Buzzy's day, is it? Hehehehehehe!
LOL
it's NEVER Buzzy's day LOL
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