ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a
world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, today announced that it has been awarded $7.7 million in additional funding to provide the
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) with field support services for its
communications infrastructure. The U.S. Army Project Manager for
the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (PM WIN-T) Commercial
Satellite Terminal Program (CSTP) is managing these procurements
through the Army's $5 billion
World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle.
As part of the TCS TotalCom™ portfolio, Integrated
Global Support (IGS) field service personnel provide technical
assistance for communications from core technical control
facilities and data/security centers to the network edge at remote
operations. IGS provides Integrated Logistics Support, Product
Lifecycle Management, TotalCom field support and training for a
broad range of government customers.
"The USMC requires adaptable and flexible communications
solutions, and the additional TCS resources provided will enable
the USMC to enhance that adaptability," said Michael Bristol, senior vice president and
general manager of government solutions at TCS.
TCS has established a proven track record for more than two
decades as a trusted provider of communication technology solutions
to solve the government's toughest technical challenges, under
conditions that demand the highest level of reliability,
availability and security. To ensure mission continuity, TCS
TotalCom offers deployable, highly secure communication solutions
and complete end-to-end managed services for converged (IP-based)
voice, video and data solutions to organizations requiring seamless
and secure connectivity between fixed sites and remote
operations.
About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a
world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market
leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location
and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of
new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications
for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social
applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world
use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives.
Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise,
professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite
solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in
Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains
technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn
more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit
www.telecomsys.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this
news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based
upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect
would cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated. Risks include without limitation the possibility that
the contract will not be fully funded, and those detailed from time
to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2010, and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2012.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise the information in this press release, whether as
a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or
otherwise.
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