Diamond Visionics Joins Concurrent's Channel Partner Program

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    ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--

    Partnership Enables Diamond Visionics to Resell Concurrent's ImaGen(TM) Image Generation (IG) System for PC-based Visual Simulation

    Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR), Integrated Solutions Division, a leading provider of integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that Diamond Visionics has become an authorized reseller of its ImaGen(TM) Visual Servers and iHawk(TM)-related products through membership in Concurrent's Channel Partner Program. By joining this new program, Diamond Visionics will be able to offer its customers an integrated image generation solution using Concurrent's ImaGen(TM) Visual Server and Diamond Visionics' image generation software products. This integrated solution will provide customers with a proven and reliable hardware platform using the latest in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) graphics engines and dynamically generated image databases.
    Concurrent recently unveiled its distinctive Channel Partner Program to broaden its sales reach through the development of worldwide indirect sales channels. The Channel Partner Program is structured to offer partners a path to grow their business together with Concurrent and enjoy increased revenue and benefit opportunities. The program provides a framework of sales, marketing, engineering and training benefits designed to integrate Concurrent products with Channel Partner hardware and software products. Concurrent iHawk and ImaGen COTS platforms, featuring the RedHawk(TM) Linux(R) real-time operating system, enable partners to respond to a broader set of specific market needs faster, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and service.
    "Our overall objective in establishing membership in the Channel Partner Program is to merge Diamond Visionics' technology with Concurrent's integrated software and hardware. The program will allow us to co-develop an extremely reliable, deterministic platform for simulation display," said Graham Upton, vice president of Business Development for Diamond Visionics.
    "We are pleased to team with Diamond Visionics to offer our customers a virtual one-stop shop for completely integrated Linux-based PC-IG solutions. This partnership will increase customer satisfaction while meeting the challenges associated with rapidly changing technology," said Warren Neuburger, president of Concurrent's Integrated Solutions Division.

    ImaGen Visual Server (PC-IG)

    Concurrent's ImaGen visual servers features the latest, industry-standard COTS components from leading graphics suppliers, ensuring that application developers will have access to the best possible image generation solutions. ImaGen servers are available with multiple Intel(R) Xeon(TM) or AMD(R) Opteron processors in a range of tower or rackmount enclosures. ImaGen can be configured with a choice of powerful dual-monitor-capable graphics controllers such as those offered by NVIDIA, ATI and 3DLabs. Loaded with popular 3D visualization software like MultiGen-Paradigm's Vega Prime, DiSTI's GL Studio(TM), and OpenGL, ImaGen is the most flexible high-performance Linux-based graphics platform available today.
    ImaGen servers are powered by Concurrent's RedHawk Linux real-time operating system. RedHawk Linux is also featured on Concurrent iHawk multiprocessors, the industry's leading Linux environment for deterministic, real-time applications. RedHawk is compatible with the popular Red Hat(R) Linux distribution.

    About Diamond Visionics

    Founded in 1996, Diamond Visionics (www.diamondvisionics.com), based in Vestal, NY, is a small business made up of highly skilled and innovative individuals who represent a formidable knowledge base in the research, analysis and design of simulation technologies. This technology is applied across a broad range of needs from training and simulation to medical and homeland security. Diamond Visionics has expertise and products in the three elements of visual systems - Image Generators, Databases, and Display systems.

    About Concurrent

    Since 1966, Concurrent (www.ccur.com), headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, has been a premier provider of high-performance, on-demand, real-time computer systems, solutions, and software for commercial and government markets. The company's Integrated Solutions Division (ISD) focuses on strategic market areas that include hardware-in-the-loop and man-in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition, industrial systems, and software. Concurrent's Video-On-Demand (VOD) Division is a recognized leader in the digital cable market, with VOD 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 real-time technology experience and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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    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, its logo, ImaGen, iHawk and RedHawk are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Concurrent Laurie Sillay Lahr, 678-258-4000 laurie.sillay.lahr@ccur.com or Channel Partner Program Contact Concurrent Mary Phillips, 954-973-5029 mary.phillips@ccur.com

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