Japan's Largest HFC Cable Service Provider Launches On-Demand Service

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    Serving over 1.6 Million TV Subscribers with over 7 Million Homes Passed, J-Com Broadband Selects Concurrent to Bring on-Demand to Japan

    Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR) today announced that Jupiter Telecommunications (J-COM Broadband), the largest broadband and hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cable service provider in Japan with over 1.6 million J-COM TV subscribing households and over 7 million homes passed, has successfully launched commercial on-demand services powered by Concurrent's MediaHawk(R) On-Demand Platform.
    The Japanese market has enthusiastically embraced advanced digital television services with J-COM Broadband installing over 240,000 digital set-top boxes (STBs) within approximately one year after the announcement of digital services. Based on Concurrent's MediaHawk On-Demand Platform, on-demand services have been initially launched in the Tokyo area, with expansion of services planned for all digital STBs in Kansai, Kyushu and Sapporo within six months. In the launch of on-demand services, subscribers have access to more than 1,100 titles of Premium On Demand and Monthly On Demand programming including Japanese and Hollywood movies; children's programming; educational and self-improvement content; karaoke; and music videos. Subscribers also have access to Free On Demand, including local area and local government access programming.
    "J-COM subscribers have come to expect superior products, and they are embracing video-on-demand and advanced on-demand services," said Shunzo Yamaguchi SVP, Engineering, Director of J-COM Broadband. "Concurrent is a recognized and respected industry leader with an established presence in Japan, and we launched these services with confidence that their on-demand solution provides us with the best platform as we introduce advanced digital services and move toward a nationwide deployment."
    "Launching commercial services with a respected leader like J-COM represents a significant milestone for us in the Asia-Pacific market and clearly broadens Concurrent's commitment to successful on-demand growth to other parts of the globe," said Gary Trimm, Concurrent President and CEO. "J-COM is undoubtedly a digital services pioneer in Japan, and we're excited to be a part of their aggressive rollout of on-demand services in the Japanese market."
    Concurrent's MediaHawk On-Demand Platform is the only platform in the industry to completely separate streaming, storage and content ingest for three-dimensional scalability, and is a proven foundation for the delivery of the latest on-demand services, including Movies-On-Demand (MOD), Subscription VOD (SVOD), Free-On-Demand (FOD), Long-Format Advertising (LFA), Network-based Digital Video Recording (NDVR) and high-definition VOD (HDVOD), as well as exciting new on-demand applications and services. The Concurrent On-Demand Platform includes its proven hardware, extensive software, integration expertise and world-class customer service.

    About J-COM Broadband

    Established in 1995, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J-COM Broadband) is Japan's largest multiple system operator based on the number of subscribing customers, serving 1,905,900 subscribing households (as of December 31, 2004) in the Hokkaido, Kanto, Kansai and Kyushu regions. Based in Tokyo, J-COM Broadband provides cable television, high-speed Internet access and telephony services to customers across Japan. The number of serviceable households "homes passed" in J-COM Broadband franchises in Hokkaido, Kanto, Kansai and Kyushu is approximately 7 million (as of December 31, 2004). J-COM Broadband's principal beneficial shareholders are Liberty Media Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (as of December 31, 2004). For more information, visit J-COM Broadband's website at http://www.jcom.co.jp/corporate/english.html.

    About Concurrent

    Concurrent Computer Corporation (www.ccur.com) is a global leader in providing digital VOD systems to the broadband industry and real-time computer systems for industry and government. Concurrent's VOD systems are utilized within the domestic and international broadband cable, DSL, and IP-based markets and are widely deployed worldwide by major broadband operators. Concurrent's proven technology is based on open standards and provides a flexible, comprehensive, robust solution for HFC, DSL, and IP-based networks. 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 industrial control systems for commercial and government markets. Concurrent has nearly four decades of experience in real-time technology experience and provides its best of breed solutions through offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

    Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. When used or incorporated by reference in this release, the words "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties which could affect our financial condition or results of operations include, without limitation: our ability to keep our customers satisfied; availability of video-on-demand content; delays or cancellations of customer orders; changes in product demand; economic conditions; various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions; uncertainties relating to the development and ownership of intellectual property; uncertainties relating to our ability and the ability of other companies to enforce their intellectual property rights; the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories; the concentration of our customers; failure to effectively manage change; delays in testing and introductions of new products; rapid technology changes; system errors or failures; reliance on a limited number of suppliers; uncertainties associated with international business activities, including foreign regulations, trade controls, taxes, and currency fluctuations; the highly competitive environment in which we operate and predatory pricing pressures; failure to effectively service the installed base; the entry of new well-capitalized competitors into our markets; the success of new products in both the VOD and ISD divisions; the availability of Linux software in light of issues raised by SCO Group; capital spending patterns by a limited customer base; and obligations that could impact revenue recognition.
    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 Computer Corporation, its logo and MediaHawk are registered and unregistered trademarks of Concurrent Computer Corporation. 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

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