Concurrent Technology unveil their latest VME board

Concurrent Technologies Plc (AIM: CNC), a leading developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge computer solutions utilized in high-performance markets by prominent OEMs worldwide, announces the introduction of Rhea. This latest addition to its VME range of embedded processor boards coincides with the launch of Intel’s newest Atom processor.

The Rhea VME single board computer leverages the latest technology, providing customers with a straightforward and cost-effective upgrade option. Despite VME no longer being at the forefront of technology, it remains a widely adopted standard in various industries such as industrial, research, semiconductor process control, transport, medical, and defense. Many organizations have built their platforms around this standard, making the ability to upgrade computing capability within the VME environment crucial for efficiency in terms of both time and cost. With Rhea, customers can easily replace their existing boards with the new one, fitting seamlessly into the same slot.

By maintaining support for the VME standard, Concurrent Technologies addresses the requirements of its customers while extending the revenue-generating lifecycle of its VME product family, which has been a focus of investment for over two decades.

Rhea boasts a diverse array of input and output interfaces essential for its intended applications. Additionally, it offers customers access to the latest security features, presenting a valuable upgrade pathway at a time when sourcing up-to-date VME computer boards from major vendors is increasingly challenging.