Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Thu, November 20, 2008
Wed, November 19, 2008 
ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Concurrent (Nasdaq: CCUR), a worldwide leader in real-time Linux®-based computing technologies, announced today the addition of tiered asset management (TAM) as part of a major software release for its MediaHawk line of streaming video servers. Developed to accommodate multi-tier storage architectures such as those deployed at the Tampa and Orlando divisions of Bright House Networks, TAM takes into account the performance characteristics of the available storage when making content placement decisions. With the introduction of high performance storage, such as solid state drives, and lower cost media, such as SATA drives, it is increasingly important for the system to prioritize placement based on the usage profile for each content asset as well as the I/O bandwidth rates for each media type.
"The addition of TAM provides another level of flexibility and scalability to our MediaHawk Content Delivery System," said James Brickmeier, vice president, product line management, Concurrent. "This latest technological enhancement to an already-proven platform ensures that our customers can add new technology such as our MediaCache™ 1000 solid state arrays to existing complexes and make the best use of its unique performance capabilities. As we migrate towards regional and national VOD architectures, with ever increasing storage requirements, intelligent management of content will be essential to keep storage costs low and maintain a high quality of service."
TAM was developed as part of the ongoing partnership between Bright House Networks and Concurrent, and represents continued enhancement and support for the cable operator's Start Over deployments.
"From the beginning, Concurrent was an integral part of the development of Start Over," stated Jeff Chen, senior vice president, Advanced Technology, Bright House Networks. "The TAM enhancement brings a new level of efficiency to the product and allows us to proactively address customer viewing needs." Bright House Networks in Tampa is currently the largest Start Over deployment in the world, and used Concurrent's MediaHawk on-demand platform to launch the service this past January.
TAM will be available starting in first quarter of next year for all MH 4500 and MH 4000 models of Concurrent's servers upgraded with the applicable software release.
About Concurrent
Concurrent (Nasdaq: CCUR) is a leading provider of real-time Linux-based computing technologies for commercial and government markets. Industries served include cable and telecommunications providers, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive manufacturers and financial institutions. For over 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 products are utilized by major service providers in the cable and IPTV industries to deliver, monitor and measure video-on-demand (VOD) and other interactive television applications, and support over 32 million digital subscribers worldwide. Concurrent is a global company with regional offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has products actively deployed in more than 26 countries. Concurrent's products and services are recognized for being uniquely flexible, comprehensive, robust and reliable. For more information, please visit [ www.ccur.com ].
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