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Concurrent launches Eir, its first Intel® Panther Lake-based 3U OpenVPX processor board, and opens early access for next-generation SOSA® aligned secure VPX cards

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FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE UNTIL 10 MARCH 2026

Eir available to order now; Hermes II and Magni II open for early access; Caelus VME card coming soon

Concurrent, a leader in embedded computing solutions, today announced a new family of rugged embedded compute cards based on Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 3) (previously called Panther Lake).

The launch is led by Eir, a new 3U OpenVPX processor board available in air‑cooled and conduction‑cooled variants and available to order now. Concurrent also announced Hermes II and Magni II, two SOSA® aligned 3U VPX cards featuring a Secure Enclave implemented with a security FPGA, with early access now open ahead of shipping. A next‑generation VME processor card, Caelus, was also announced as coming soon.

Designed for critical infrastructure and defence platforms, the new family supports applications including mission computing, sensor processing and high‑bandwidth data ingest, AI‑assisted edge analytics, and long‑life platform refresh programmes.

Eir (3U OpenVPX) — available to order now

Eir is a 3U VPX processor board designed as a unified upgrade path for non‑SOSA 3U VPX processor deployments, helping programs modernise performance while maintaining a familiar VPX approach.

Highlights:

  • Based on Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 3) (previously called Panther Lake)

  • Air‑cooled (+70°C) and conduction‑cooled (+85°C card edge) variants

  • PCIe data and expansion planes, plus additional PCIe connectivity for I/O

·       Ethernet control plane

·       XMC or front‑panel I/O module options

·       +5V or +12V power input options

Typical use cases: platform refresh for deployed VPX systems, mission computer upgrades, and rugged edge processing where thermal headroom matters.

Product page: https://concurrent.tech/products/eir

Get in touch to talk to a member of the team to find out more: www.concurrent.tech/contact

Hermes II (3U VPX, SOSA aligned I/O‑intensive) — early access open; shipping soon

Hermes II is a SOSA aligned I/O‑intensive 3U VPX processor designed for sensitive mission computing and high‑bandwidth sensing applications, with security engineered into the product.

Highlights

  • 16‑core Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 3) (previously called Panther Lake)

  • 100GBASE‑KR4 data plane

  • Control plane options including TSN support

  • Secure Enclave using a security FPGA, with security features designed to reduce interception risk

  • Storage options up to 3.84TB, with FIPS 140‑3 compliant option

Typical use cases: sensor fusion gateways, radar/EO‑IR ingest and distribution, and deterministic mission networking at the edge.

Product page: https://concurrent.tech/products/hermes-ii

Book a pre‑launch call for early access: www.concurrent.tech/contact

 

Magni II (3U VPX, SOSA aligned compute‑intensive) — early access open; shipping soon

Magni II is a SOSA aligned compute‑intensive 3U VPX processor designed for demanding edge compute workloads, including AI‑enabled processing.

Highlights:

  • 16‑core Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 3) (previously called Panther Lake)

  • Gen5 + Gen4 expansion plane connectivity

  • Secure Enclave using a security FPGA

  • Software support including Linux BSPs, plus OpenVINO and oneAPI support

  • Storage options up to 3.84TB, with FIPS 140‑3 compliant option

Typical use cases: on‑platform AI inferencing, real‑time image/video analytics, autonomy compute, and heterogeneous processing at the tactical edge.

Product page: https://concurrent.tech/products/magni-ii

Book a pre‑launch call for early access: www.concurrent.tech/contact

Caelus (VME) — coming soon

Caelus is a next‑generation VME processor card designed to deliver improved performance while supporting the long‑life expectations of deployed platforms.

Highlights:

  • 16‑core Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 3) (previously called Panther Lake)

  • Availability expected until at least 2035, with repair support to 2040 for customers with extended support contracts

  • Backplane compatibility retained with VP B7x/msd

  • Busless option planned for non‑VMEbus applications

Typical use cases: life‑extension and performance uplift for long‑running VME programmes in defence, aerospace and test environments.

Find out more: https://concurrent.tech/products/caelus

Get in touch

To discuss requirements, request early access, or book a pre‑launch call with a member of the team, please get in touch: www.concurrent.tech/contact

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 About Concurrent

Concurrent develops and manufactures a wide range of system-oriented solutions and high-performance computer products based primarily on Intel® processor technology, for use in critical embedded applications. Designed for long life-cycle use in the most challenging environments, our products are trusted by leading integrators across Defence, Security, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Transportation, Medical, and Industrial markets. Our UK-orientated operations are coordinated via our Centre of Excellence in Colchester and Primary Design Centre in Theale, with systems design and integration based in Los Angeles, CA and US support in Woburn, MA.

 

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