Concurrent Computer Corp of Oceanport, New Jersey, has upgraded its Maxion real-time multiprocessors with 200MHz R4400s RISCs, claiming a 33% performance hike, and will offer eight-way configurations from mid-1995 with 91 input-output slots. Systems range from $27,495 to $121,000 US list for base system configurations. Upgrades from four-way Maxions will be available. The firm also plans a Maxion/ATR multiprocessor system with ruggedised packaging, to be used in military aircraft and other vehicles for electronic warfare and battlefield management applications. And version 1.1 of its Max/OS real-time Unix using Unix System V.4.2 MP will be ready next month.
