arsenal research Selects Concurrent's Real-Time Linux Software for Testing of Electric Systems for Automotives; Concurrent's Real-Time Linux Replaces MS Windows for Dramatically Improved Performance

Business Wire, August 31, 2006

DULUTH, Ga. -- Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a leading provider of time-critical Linux(R) operating systems and integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that arsenal research has selected Concurrent's real-time Linux software and NightStar(TM) development tools for use in their hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS) for the automotive industry. This HILS system will be presented for the first time at the Fifth International Modelica Conference to be held at arsenal research in Vienna, Austria on September 4th - 5th, 2006.

While providing a simulation environment for modeling and simulation of electric systems for automotive applications, arsenal research utilizes different Modelica libraries, taking into account mechanical, electrical and thermal components and systems. (Modelica is a modelling language for modelling, simulation and programming of physical and technical systems and processes.) The testing infrastructure is complemented by a brand-new highly dynamic HILS drive test bed, which has a maximum power of 100kW, maximum speed of 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm. It is suitable for testing electric drives and powertrains of hybrid electric vehicles. By swapping out Microsoft's Windows(R) operating system for Concurrent's real-time software, arsenal research will be able to provide dramatically improved processing speed.

"Concurrent's real-time Linux systems offer the deterministic response that we need," said Arno Ebner, project manager at arsenal research. "We were looking for a system that will allow us to reach a simulation cycle of at least 500 microseconds, ideally even faster, and Concurrent was able to meet our speed requirements."

"We are honored to be chosen for this new program by arsenal research and are confident that our real time solutions are the perfect fit for their HILS," said Warren Neuburger, chief operations officer of Concurrent. "Our real-time Linux software has proven to be the fastest in the industry. Concurrent is the only company to offer real-time Linux solutions designed for use with both major Linux distributions, Red Hat(TM) and SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Server 10."

Concurrent's RedHawk Linux and SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Real Time operating systems, NightStar Tools and iHawk multi-processing systems are all being used by arsenal research. Configurable with a wide range of commercially available components, these products are the ideal platforms for today's simulation, data acquisition, process control and other mission-critical applications. Concurrent's proven real-time technology eliminates spikes in latency ensuring consistent performance and stability.

Concurrent's RedHawk Linux and SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Real Time operating systems offer support for 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures (Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron), guaranteed interrupt response time of less than 30 microseconds, high-resolution timer support for enhanced scheduling, user-level control of hyperthreading, and processor shielding, all within a single programming environment API.

NightStar is an integrated set of debugging and development tools especially valuable for developing complex, time-critical Linux platform applications. Available on either the RedHawk Linux or SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Real Time operating systems, NightStar sets itself apart from other debuggers by allowing developers to run their programs at application speed, so they can experience their application's real behavior. The NightStar suite includes the NightView(TM) source-level debugger, the NightTrace(TM) event analyzer, the NightProbe(TM) data monitor, the NightSim scheduler and the NightTune(TM) system and application tuner.

Concurrent's commercial-off-the-shelf iHawk systems are powered by up to eight Intel Xeon 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 a real-time Linux operating system.

About arsenal research

arsenal research is an application-oriented research and development company offering a wide range of services in the fields of mobility and energy: its portfolio ranges from state-of-the-art methods of applied research and development such as computer simulation and artificial intelligence to high quality measurement and test engineering. Its activity is characterized by R&D and testing services for major enterprises, operators of infrastructure, service enterprises, and high-tech SMEs. Through its position in the national and international innovation system and its defined research programs, arsenal research is a strong technology partner for enterprises.

arsenal research is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Austrian Research Centres (ARC), 49.54% of which is owned by a business consortium and 50.56% by the Republic of Austria. arsenal research has currently 175 employees. For more information, please visit www.arsenal.ac.at

About Concurrent

Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software and solutions for commercial and government markets. For 40 years Concurrent's best-of-breed products have enabled a range of time-critical solutions including: modeling and simulation, high speed data acquisition, visual imaging, low latency transaction processing and on-demand television. Concurrent's on-demand television applications are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver video-on-demand (VOD). Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has products actively deployed in more than 24 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit www.ccur.com.