ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:
TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile
communication technology, today announced that it has partnered
with Direct Technology, a leading provider of 9-1-1 reporting
solutions, to expand the functionality of its GEM9-1-1™ product to
include the Emergency Call Tracking System (ECaTS). As SMS9-1-1 is
deployed nationwide to meet the recent Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) SMS9-1-1 Mandate, this partnership will support
the growing public safety requirement for robust SMS9-1-1 reporting
capabilities.
News Facts:
- The FCC is considering regulatory action that would require
carriers to implement technology to allow customers to send text
messages to 9-1-1 in areas where public safety answering points
(PSAPs) are prepared to receive the texts. In an emergency
situation where the caller is hearing impaired, in noise-sensitive
situations or when networks are congested with voice calls,
SMS9-1-1 allows rapid communication with public safety dispatchers
via text.
- With the SMS9-1-1 solution provided by TCS, ECaTS enables 9-1-1
and public safety providers to access real-time statistics and
easily create fully customizable reports.
- ECaTS solutions are vendor neutral and fully compatible with
existing infrastructure and technologies, providing an
uninterrupted, consistent public safety reporting service.
- TCS' GEM9-1-1 is an ideal solution for PSAPs transitioning to
Next Generation 9-1-1 and who have added, or intend to add an IP
infrastructure, providing an easy-to-deploy, streamlined SMS9-1-1
solution with minimal training.
Supporting Quotes:
- TCS Safety and Security Group Vice President of Business
Development Kent Hellebust said:
"As SMS9-1-1 technology is deployed nationwide, PSAPs will require
comprehensive reporting solutions to gather statistics and compile
information that will help them with analyzing trends and improving
emergency response. It is imperative that intelligent platforms
such as ECaTS are available to decision makers to help them
implement 9-1-1 organizational accountability and truly comprehend
the impact of new technologies across their jurisdictions. TCS'
decision to team with Direct Technology, the market leader, will
enable us to offer our customers the best technology in PSAP
reporting."
- Direct Technology President Fred
Michanie said: "It is estimated that about 70 percent of
current 9-1-1 calls today are placed from wireless phones, and over
the coming years, there will be increasingly more frequent SMS9-1-1
contact with emergency dispatchers. Extending ECaTS reporting to
support TCS GEM9-1-1 will provide PSAPs with a reliable and fully
customizable solution for universal reporting. We are proud to work
with TCS, a long-time pioneer of wireless 9-1-1 solutions and the
catalyst of change in the adoption of this technology."
Supporting Resources:
- TCS GEM9-1-1
- TCS Public Safety Solutions
- Press Release: TeleCommunication Systems Announces Support for
FCC, Carriers' Commitment to Implement Text to 9-1-1 Technology
Nationwide
- Video: TCS CTO Drew Morin discusses Frederick County, Maryland
SMS9-1-1 deployment
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, follow TCS@TeleComSys on Twitter or like TCS on
Facebook.
About Direct Technology
Direct Technology provides ECaTS, a Business Intelligence and
analytics platform developed exclusively for the 9-1-1 industry. A
number of states, counties and individual PSAPs have adopted ECaTS
to provide secure, real-time analytics and Public Safety
Intelligence with one simple click. We are proud to be the catalyst
of change in the adoption of this technology and continue to pursue
the utilization of methodologies and tools that will make 9-1-1
more streamlined, effective, and cohesive. For more information,
visit www.ecats911.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 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,
2012 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
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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